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    Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 4:16pm
How high is your hitch?  If the back end is scraping maybe you could lower the front end 2 or 3 inches?

It isn't common for the rear to drag, especially with risers.  If it only happens in a place or two you might be able to modify or avoid those places but if it happens often your hitch might be too high.

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Tars,

I think the hitch is round 18 inches high.  I thought about lowering it also but it's a pain to adjust the height on my WDH and torque it tight (400ft/lbs) again.  The only time it drags is when I back up into my driveway.  It seems my driveway has a very peculiar incline that causes the rear stabilzers to hit the ground.

Thanks for the suggestion.

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I replaced the rear stabilizers with BAL C-jacks. With the optional crossmember, these are easy to install, tuck up against the frame much better, and are more stable than the scissor type jacks.
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Originally posted by cody91

The only time it drags is when I back up into my driveway.  It seems my driveway has a very peculiar incline that causes the rear stabilzers to hit the ground.


If that's the case then the idea of laying a couple or three 2x6"s at the vertex of the road and your driveway might be the cure. 

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Originally posted by Luv2Q

I can see it now: Low - Ri - Der ! LOL

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Originally posted by cody91

I have an Rpod 178 and I had to remove the rear stabilizers because they were hitting the ground when I would try to leave my driveway.  I've been using the Camco aluminum stack jacks as a solution but I've been searching for other solutions that may be more convenient.
 
I recently say this RV Stabilizer in Camping World and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with using it on an RPOD?  Both good and bad.
 
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/universal-rv-stabilizer/34337
 
Thanks,

Cody

I see the min frame height for these is 14 inches. I don't know if you have that much in a Pod. 
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I removed my rear jacks and welded a slide pocket. works great
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I removed my rear jacks and welded a slide pocket. works great

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Good deal...Smile
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