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    Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 3:13am
Thank you!
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Start looking around 18". That's where my 177 was - it had the axle risers. It may vary depending on suspension squat etc., but it's a good  place to start.
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If you have a smartphone it has a Compass app that will allow you to see the level by placing it on the frame of the Pod.
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It is a moving target. It depends on how much your TV sags and how much you correct with a WDH. Some TV sag will always remain.The end result should be towing the Pod level or slightly nose down. Close to level will allow you to stop overnight without disconnecting the Pod. When parked the refrigerator needs to be within +/- 3 degrees of level (Pod front to rear), but that becomes pretty obvious. 
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Even if it drops down a bit, wouldn't I still want to start about level?
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that is kind of a moving target.  You need to see how much your van drops down when you hitch up.  And how much stuff you have in the back of the van.
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Does anybody know the tongue height on new Rpods? I need to determine if I need to buy a riser or drop for my van's hitch.
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