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StephenH 
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
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 Topic: Have You Done Any Mods?Posted: 30 Jul 2017 at 8:07pm |
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I don't think so. The 'Pods have a wide stance since the wheels are placed on the outside of the body. We've towed on extended trips (just retuirned from one of over 3,000 miles), and we have risers. The only time I had problems was this past December when we hit ice with a strong 40 mpg gusting cross-wind. Risers or no risers would not have made a difference in that case.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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RoyToy
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Posted: 30 Jul 2017 at 7:52pm |
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Do risers seem to have any effect on trailer sway or control?
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mcarter
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Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 3:03pm |
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I also went with Save - A- Jacks, easy to install rear stabilizers at campsite.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Leo B
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Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 2:17pm |
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Agree with SephenH and Lostagain. I have had the back end drag and damage the rear jacks on our 171 when we started. Went into a minimart in Maryland that had drainage ditches along their parking lot perimeter. ouch!!! Next move we did was put on the risors. no problems after that.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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lostagain
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Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 8:47am |
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I agree with StephenH, use the risers. They improve overall ground clearance, reduce the risk of dragging the back of the trailer when you go over driveways or other obstructions, and improve the geometry of the trailer vis-a-vi the TV.
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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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StephenH
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Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 9:21pm |
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Go for the risers. We have them on our 2016 179. If Forest River thought it safe to add them at the factory, you should be okay with having them installed after market.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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RoyToy
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Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 8:46pm |
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Our Pod is not the Hood River Edition and does not have risers on it either Thank You
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RoyToy
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Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 8:43pm |
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Thanks for your reply. I got two opinions on axle risers from two dealers. One said to try what we have then add. Second said risers would effect towing and suspension and not to add. It's a shame to have this problem with the Pilot- cause it is our go-to vehicle!
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 8:36pm |
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There is something wrong there for sure. We have a R-179, and the receiver on the F-150 is a little over 19", and we're also using the E2 hitch (the 600). The drop on our hitch does not look like that, nor does it drop like that. Is yours the Hood River Edition?
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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PilotPodder
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Joined: 04 May 2016 Location: Portage, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 305 |
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Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 8:16pm |
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RoyToy,
Your pictures show exactly what I was dealing with on my Pilot and my 2016 171, which also rode low to the ground like yours does. The only real solution is to get the axle risers or a 2017 or newer Rpod. Forest River added 15" tires and a higher clearance to the 2017s. This is one of the reasons I decided to upgrade to the 2017 179. I was able to sell my 171 for a very good price on RV Trader, but it still cost a good bit to do the upgrade (new truck aside). As far as your question about the axle risers, I believe my dealer discouraged me from going that route, and I also may have read some posts. I think it would be worth asking your dealer about it and also searching for aftermarket options. Have a great time in West Michigan. I think Michigan has some of the best parks for trailer camping. All the best! |
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