R-pod Owners Forum : Tire Jack http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Tire Jack Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:38:35 +0000 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:41:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13374 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Tire Jack : thanks1 I got a short bottle jack... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129262#129262 Author: Colt
Subject: 13374
Posted: 12 Feb 2020 at 3:41pm

thanks1  I got a short bottle jack with threaded piston and stuck it in my storage.  Maybe i won't need it.  ]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:41:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129262#129262 Tire Jack : The jack from my Highlander works... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129145#129145 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13374
Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 7:25am

The jack from my Highlander works great for the rpod. It has no problem lifting it, the Highlander axle load rating is higher than the trailer axle max load, so I’m nowhere near overloading the jack. It is designed with a slot to accept the vertical flange on the rocker panel of the suv so it slides over the vertical flange on the axle to frame mount on the trailer. This makes for a very secure strong connection, it would be difficult for the trailer to slip off the jack or to put too much load on the trailer axle or frame. Of course, for safety, leave the trailer hitched to the TV while changing a tire. ]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:25:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129145#129145 Tire Jack : Bottle jack. Run the flat tire... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129143#129143 Author: furpod
Subject: 13374
Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 7:15am

Bottle jack. Run the flat tire up on a couple legos if needed. Place jack, change tire, lower trailer. Light(ish) small foot print, inexpensive. Mine was about $15 a "while back" I think they are near $20 now.]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:15:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129143#129143 Tire Jack : We got this jack and it's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129140#129140 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13374
Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 10:45pm

We got this jack and it's easy to use and has plenty of lifting power.  https://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-aluminum-rapid-pump-racing-floor-jack-64545.html  Slips into tight spaces quite nicely.  Since it's good for 3000# it can lift one side or the other just fine.  In fact, I used it to jack up my new trailer on each side and stuck the Sherline underneath and got a weight measurement at each wheel along with the tongue.  Later I went to a scale and found it was reasonably accurate.  ]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:45:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129140#129140 Tire Jack : This is the one I have. It is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129139#129139 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13374
Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 10:16pm

This is the one I have. It is more compact than a floor jack yet strong enough to lift our RPod.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HyperTough-2-Ton-Hydraulic-Trolley-Jack/33348135
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Subject: 13374
Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 9:28pm

I tried to use both a bottle jack and my truck jack. Neither worked when we had a flat tire on our pod-the jacks were too tall to fit under the axle. We bought a floor jack from Harbor Freight for about $75 dollars that fits in the front storage compartment of the 179. It works perfectly, as I have found from personal experience.
Vann
]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:28:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129137#129137 Tire Jack : Originally posted by StephenHDon't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129130#129130 Author: TheBum
Subject: 13374
Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 3:33pm

Originally posted by StephenH

Don't count on an auto or small SUV scissors jack to work. I bent the one from my 2016 Ford Escape when I tried to use it. I got a hydraulic trolley jack (small floor jack) to use since it fits under better than a bottle jack and can lift high enough to ensure the tires clear the ground when needed without having to brace and add blocks to raise the RPod higher.


I've thought about picking up a floor jack at Harbor Freight, but I don't think I'd have room for it while traveling (I tow with an SUV, not a pickup). It would be good for greasing bearings at the storage facility though. The bottle jack is much more portable.

BTW, I tried it once with the scissor jack from our now-deceased Highlander and couldn't budge it once the slack was gone.]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:33:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129130#129130 Tire Jack : Don't count on an auto or... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129125#129125 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13374
Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 2:40pm

Don't count on an auto or small SUV scissors jack to work. I bent the one from my 2016 Ford Escape when I tried to use it. I got a hydraulic trolley jack (small floor jack) to use since it fits under better than a bottle jack and can lift high enough to ensure the tires clear the ground when needed without having to brace and add blocks to raise the RPod higher.]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:40:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129125#129125 Tire Jack : The scissor jack in the Tacoma... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129122#129122 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13374
Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 12:30pm

The scissor jack in the Tacoma works just fine! I have no reason to carry another. Most OEM truck jacks work fine. Check yours and see... Who knows, you may wish to upgrade that one!]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:30:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129122#129122 Tire Jack : I have a hydraulic bottle jack.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129119#129119 Author: TheBum
Subject: 13374
Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 11:56am

I have a hydraulic bottle jack. I also have a jack stand for when I can't get enough height with the bottle jack alone: the jack stand is used to hold the trailer up while re-blocking the bottle jack.]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:56:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129119#129119 Tire Jack : What do you use for a tire jack... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129118#129118 Author: Colt
Subject: 13374
Posted: 04 Feb 2020 at 11:52am

What do you use for a tire jack on an R-Pod? My SUV has one, of course, and weight matters. Do common scissor jacks work? ]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:52:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13374&PID=129118#129118