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    Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 9:56am
I am a new r-pod 180 owner. I will not be using it for the next 6 months. I have covered it with a breathable cover but was wondering should I leave the stabilizers up or down? Thanks!
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 10:16am
IMHO, it makes no difference. The frame and tires don't really care. In the fine print it adds four more ground contact points for ants and pests but who's counting. Just be sure to chock the wheels if there's any incline.
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Posts: 4517 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 3:50pm
We have never used the stabilizers during winter storage. I agree with Charlie, it really doesnt matter.
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Posts: 1447 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Nov 2016 at 9:09pm
I put them down, but we do some winter camping and the pod is, essentially, in the back yard, so we're in and out for one reason or another fairly often.  The stabilzers are a good idea in our situation, but if your pod is in dead storage for months it may not matter -- unless it's exposed to potential strong winds.  Then, in my opinion, they're cheap insurance.

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