R-pod Owners Forum : Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 18:02:39 +0000 Mon, 16 May 2016 14:25:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7923 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : Comprehensive and collision have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=75182#75182 Author: TheBum
Subject: 7923
Posted: 16 May 2016 at 2:25pm

Comprehensive and collision have always been in the lower tier of premiums. Liability is typically the largest chunk.

We estimated our 179 at $18k.]]> Mon, 16 May 2016 14:25:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=75182#75182 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : We currently pay $ 74/year for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=75006#75006 Author: jato
Subject: 7923
Posted: 14 May 2016 at 2:56pm

We currently pay $ 74/year for collision and comprehensive through Pioneer State Mutual out of Lansing, MI.   This includes full replacement coverage.  ]]> Sat, 14 May 2016 14:56:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=75006#75006 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : Originally posted by birderdiane526Do... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74995#74995 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 7923
Posted: 14 May 2016 at 1:31pm

Originally posted by birderdiane526

Do these insurance plans that are mentioned here cover full replacement coverage? Just curious as the premiums noted seem low.

Thanks!

My agent asked what the current guesstimate value was on my 177.
I said $8000.
She said," Oh that's fine". And that was a few dollars more on my auto policy. I would suppose that if I wanted then to REPLACE the Pod , they could write a policy that would do so but it would cost a lot more.
]]> Sat, 14 May 2016 13:31:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74995#74995 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : Do these insurance plans that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74958#74958 Author: birderdiane526
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 10:57pm

Do these insurance plans that are mentioned here cover full replacement coverage? Just curious as the premiums noted seem low.

Thanks!]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 22:57:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74958#74958 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : An electric tongue jack does... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74948#74948 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 8:12pm

An electric tongue jack does the same thing as the manual version but it uses the trailer battery and does it all with the push of a button. A pretty good investment for less than $200 and an hour or so of installation. The 178 is one of the bigger/heavier RPODs so it will really help. When hooking up to the TV and using a WDH you have to raise and lower the tongue two times to couple up and two more times to uncouple. Half of those lifts you are also lifting the back end of the TV, hence the recommendation to get a jack rated at 3500#. The jack is also used to level the trailer front to back when you're setting up. I used the manual jack on our RP172 for a year, but went to the power jack when we moved to a larger trailer. Wouldn't be without it now.

BTW, if you're still considering a Highlander be sure it's the 3.5L AWD version with the factory installed tow package. The you'll have the necessary receiver, wiring, and transmission cooler. They're rated at 5000# towing vs 2000 for the smaller and non AWD versions. You'll still have to add a good brake controller.
]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 20:12:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74948#74948 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : An electric jack may be something... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74941#74941 Author: julieboyles
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 7:30pm

An electric jack may be something that I, too, need. Since I've not yet bought my 178 (researching TVs), can someone explain how this works. I'm new to trailering but like the idea of making things more manageable for a woman on her own (without a someone to do half of the work).]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 19:30:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74941#74941 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : Insurance.. I just went from a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74930#74930 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 6:15pm

 Insurance.. I just went from a stand alone Progressive policy at $243 a year to simply adding it to my AAA auto policy for an extra $26 with the same coverage.  Who knew....]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 18:15:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74930#74930 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : Originally posted by TheBumCollision... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74923#74923 Author: jstrenn
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 4:34pm

Originally posted by TheBum

Collision and comprehensive on my 179 is $54 per year. We also added some liability coverage to the combined policy.

I went with a Jack Quick 3000 electric jack. It's too soon to tell how reliable it will be, but it made it through its first trip without any issues.

Wow,  I might need to shop around...  I pay a little over $300 for a year for full coverage (comp, collision & liability while camping)  Liability is in case someone does something stupid and gets hurt and then try to sue me.  But that doesn't really cost much extra.
]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 16:34:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74923#74923 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : Welcome to the group! I agree... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74922#74922 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 4:12pm

Welcome to the group!  I agree on the insurance. We are planning to add the electric tongue jack in the very near future.]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 16:12:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74922#74922 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : Welcome to the forum and congratulations... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74914#74914 Author: Guests
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 2:31pm


Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your Pod!   

I agree that comprehensive insurance, at least for a while, is good. My main concern is hail damage. As Charlie mentions, as time goes on, the situation may be re-evaluated.

I can't help with the tongue jack. I use the "Armstrong" tongue jack.]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 14:31:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74914#74914 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : Collision and comprehensive on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74911#74911 Author: TheBum
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 2:03pm

Collision and comprehensive on my 179 is $54 per year. We also added some liability coverage to the combined policy.

I went with a Jack Quick 3000 electric jack. It's too soon to tell how reliable it will be, but it made it through its first trip without any issues.]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 14:03:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74911#74911 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : FWIW, My comprehensive on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74905#74905 Author: GLBCamper
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 1:12pm

FWIW, My comprehensive on the pod is about $125 ANNUALLY. I think that is a good deal.]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 13:12:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74905#74905 Electric Jacks & Comprehensive Insurance : The Atwood jack is a good choice.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7923&PID=74898#74898 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 12:29pm

The Atwood jack is a good choice. Get the 3500# version, less than $200. It will definitely make life easier, especially with a weight distributing hitch. You don't say what version of the Highlander you have, but experience says you  should have a  WDH.  The Barker is also a good unit, but I'm not sure if the round mounting plate will fit Pods. Someone with current experience will jump in.

Comprehensive insurance covers physical damage such as collision, falling trees, theft, etc. Liability is covered under your auto policy. Like any other insurance, if you can afford to deal with a loss the insurance policy is not financially a good deal. If you cannot afford to repair or replace a damaged Pod, or if you expect significant damage within a short time, insurance may be worthwhile. If the Pod is new you may want to carry insurance for a few years until depreciation takes over, than drop it.
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Subject: 7923
Posted: 13 May 2016 at 11:20am

Hi All,
  Help!  First time R.Pod owner!  Model 179!  

Question 1:  Anybody have suggestions for an electric jack preference w/average cost?  I'm a single women (strong) but want something to make my set up easier!  

Question 2:  Comprehensive Insurance - good idea or ?

Bobbi B
Central California - San Luis Obispo
Ms. Froggie - 2016 179 R.Pod
2006 Toyota Highlander
2008 Vespa

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