R-pod Owners Forum : Flip Foot for jacks

R-pod Owners Forum : Flip Foot for jacks https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Flip Foot for jacks Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:59:36 +0000 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:22:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8192 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Flip Foot for jacks : The flip foot that came stock... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=78783#78783 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 8192
Posted: 11 Jul 2016 at 11:22am

The flip foot that came stock on the 2016's is wobbly. Fine 90% of the time, except for when you need to nudge the trailer 1/2" when trying to line up the the hitch to the ball. Instead of sliding, it wobbles like crazy. I end up having to overcompensate when nudging it, or I have to have another person help lift so I can center the hitch. And if you have the unfortunate event of the Pod popping off the ball while driving, like I did, it becomes like a big ice cream scoop digging into the pavement. It makes putting the foot up and down quick, but has a lot of major drawbacks IMHO.]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:22:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=78783#78783 Flip Foot for jacks : Dang phone correction https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77851#77851 Author: Westgl
Subject: 8192
Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 7:43pm

Dang phone correction ]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2016 19:43:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77851#77851 Flip Foot for jacks : Humm I noticed my flipflop was... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77850#77850 Author: Westgl
Subject: 8192
Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 7:42pm

Humm I noticed my flipflop was very tight the first few times I used it until it broke in now it's no problem
something to consider making sure you pick a good flat site may be important]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2016 19:42:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77850#77850 Flip Foot for jacks : Just returned from our first outing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77849#77849 Author: bmc1105
Subject: 8192
Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 7:35pm

Just returned from our first outing in our 2017 R-Pod 172. We recently traded up from the 2009 R-Pod. First time setting the camper up and guess what! I had to completely remove the flip foot in order to get the jack stand firmly set. The hitch assembly was too close to the ground and there was not enough room for the flipjack to turn down and become firmly seated on the ground. Taking the the unit back to the dealer next week to have the hitch reconfigured. So whether the flapjack locks is a good question, but first you must consider is it even going to be a viable option given the terrain and hitch height.]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2016 19:35:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77849#77849 Flip Foot for jacks : the flip foot is slotted on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77841#77841 Author: Westgl
Subject: 8192
Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 5:19pm

the flip foot is slotted on both sides so it locks into position, once the flip foot moves down far enough in the slot to lock up.

I tested it by pulling a little while still hooked up, it will not flip once jacked up and in that slot. Once you relieve pressure off of the flip foot by raising the jack then it move up the slot and out of the locked position, and presses against a collar that starts the flipping of the flip foot backwards toward the rear of the coach

]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:19:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77841#77841 Flip Foot for jacks : What I would really like is a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77448#77448 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8192
Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 2:28pm

What I would really like is a way to lock the trailer brakes when parked. The breakaway connector is not a viable option as it would then leave the brakes energized at all times which would neither be good for them nor the battery.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:28:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77448#77448 Flip Foot for jacks : Yes, of course the wheel chocks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77421#77421 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 8192
Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 5:58am

Yes, of course the wheel chocks will get used when camping. I was using the example of no chocks to get an idea of how rigid the foot is in a forward/backward state. On a level surface, the tongue tube alone on a block of wood will hold the camper. It is a rigid tube. I wanted to know if the foot had some mechanism for rigidity when it folds down.

Thanks to all.

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:58:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77421#77421 Flip Foot for jacks : I have the Husky Brute Super Foot.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77408#77408 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8192
Posted: 16 Jun 2016 at 10:00pm

I have the Husky Brute Super Foot. It does not have the automatic action of the Fastaway. I would have preferred to get the Fastaway, but the Husky works well also. I do get concerned that the pull pin might not hold, much as you have concerns about the Fastaway holding. I think both will be okay. I still chock the wheels though, even on level ground.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2016 22:00:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77408#77408 Flip Foot for jacks : That's what I was looking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77383#77383 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 8192
Posted: 16 Jun 2016 at 10:36am

That's what I was looking to hear I was concerned that the foot might have the capability of collapsing or moving when the load was applied to it . I just wanted to know and be assured that it is rigid thank you]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:36:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77383#77383 Flip Foot for jacks : From what I understand, when the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77378#77378 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8192
Posted: 16 Jun 2016 at 9:31am

From what I understand, when the foot is in position, it is "locked" as you say. My 179 did not come with one. When I called about it after seeing the brochure for the 2016 R-Pods stating that it was standard equipment, I was told that my 2016 R-Pod's serial number was 400 units prior to when they made it standard. i was quite disappointed that I actually got a 2015-1/2 R-Pod instead of the 2016. However, I ended up getting a Husky flip foot that is manually deployed and uses a heavy locking pin to switch from stowed to deployed. After shortening the extension tube, I have found that it works quite well on my driveway which, from its slope, would not have allowed the Fastaway flip foot to operate. I would have had to use a block and left the foot folded anyway.

The YouTube video I saw indicates that when the Fastaway foot deploys, the whole tube lowers into the foot until the through bolt seats at the bottom of the channel. This means that the tube is locked inside the foot, and should be quite stable. It should not only prevent side-to-side movement but also front-to-back movement. It should not collapse. However, I would still use wheel chocks, even on a "perfectly flat surface."
]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:31:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77378#77378 Flip Foot for jacks : I was looking at the Fastway... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8192&PID=77355#77355 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 8192
Posted: 15 Jun 2016 at 9:25pm

I was looking at the Fastway flip foot for the tongue jacks. I understand that it flips out of the way when raised up and automatically flips down when lowered...

BUT, can anyone tell me if it "locks" rigidly to the tongue jack tube when supporting the trailer weight? It looks like the tongue tube is "locked" inside a channel, that's great. BUT is it also locked from the front to back? If you were parked on a perfectly flat surface, and did NOT use wheel chocks (for example) and the jack was down on the ground supporting the trailer, could the trailer be rocked and would the foot fold or collapse? I can't tell from YouTube videos or online pics.

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