podmod: Front Stabilizing Jacks |
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Outbound
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Posted: 11 Jul 2010 at 1:19pm |
As Lee said, no. There are electrical lines, propane lines and a few ground points in the way (see my first post in this thread). However, it is possible to mount the stabilizers lengthwise on the r-pod. This would leave the end of the jacks (where you place the crank) sticking out the front of the r-pod about 3". I chose not to do this and installed the jacks on an angle so that everything remained hidden.
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Craig :: 2008 Mazda Tribute :: 2009 r-pod 171, The Johnnie Ray
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Butterfly_Lee
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Because of the electrical and lp line they can't go on the same way the back ones are installed. Lee Sorry about the delay ...must have missed this post. |
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PodPatrol
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Are they placed that way in front because of the tongue ???
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catken
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It appears that the front stabilizers were put on at a angle unlike the rear. Is there anyway that they can be installed similar to the rear. KEN
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There was never any doubt in my mind that you could do it!! Great job.
Becky
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Outbound
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Great job, Lee!
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Craig :: 2008 Mazda Tribute :: 2009 r-pod 171, The Johnnie Ray
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yizit
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You are my idol Lee....great job.
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Former owner of 2009 Rpod 172
Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek 190P Conversion Van |
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Great Job !!!
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Butterfly_Lee
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It's taken six months to find the right set of stabilizers and have the time to install. (www.domar.com) I had two friends to hold the stabilizer in place (JACK and Jack) and six self tapping bolts later, the stabilizers were installed. Had to remove the foot and then screw back on to do the front bolts. BEFORE During AFTER Of course I picked the Sunniest day and got a little sunburn (never fails). Anyway for those who didn't get front stabilizers, these were 19.99 a piece and I also got the foot pad and wheel for the front from the same company. Lee |
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MacTx53
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Not sure if you would consider this maintenance or a mod, but...
Just a heads up on the factory installed stabilizer jacks. Our new 2010 / 172 "Harry Podder" came with four which was good. We hadn't expect four. Both front jacks had twisted off sheet metal screw heads, which was bad. I discovered this while getting ready to make the sewer hose container modification. I noticed the front of the jack was not touching the frame. So I took a closer look. On the curb side, one bolt head was missing and on the street side two bolt heads were missing. Now when I say missing, I mean that the sheet metal head was twisted of during the installation at the factory. For me the fix was not that big a deal. I removed the remainder of the sheet metal screws and enlarged the holes to accept a 5/16" bolt. A lock washer, and some Lok-Tite for good measure and it was a done deal. We'd put about 250+ miles getting it home from Corpus Christi and been another 500 miles on our first outing. Could have turned into a safety issue while traveling. Ya'll might want to make a point to crawl under check those stabilizer jack bolts. |
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