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    Posted: 30 May 2020 at 9:11am
When you only have one axle, you kinda want to try to remove as much risk as possible. If you suffer a blowout while driving, who knows what could happen. Even if the wheel well didn't get destroyed, who wants to sit on the side of the highway for 3 hours waiting for help. 
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+1. Good decision. 
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Posts: 6289 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 May 2020 at 7:55pm
I think you will be happy with that decision.
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Yikes! Yes, I meant Hood River Edition. I don't doubt anyone's research, but here's what the specs decal reads (photo attached, you may have to zoom in to read)
I've decided to replace two tires with ST that have a "D" rating, as many have suggested. I'm reminded of an old commercial with the quote something like "...you can pay me know or pay me more later..." Call it $200 piece of mind.

Thank you all for all the advice.
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Originally posted by Jenga Jack

I checked the"official sticker" on the side of trailer that lists all specifications for the 2014 R-Pod Forest River Edition and for tire specs it reads LT 235/75 R15. So the tires are original.
Did you mean Hood River Edition? For the 2014 model year, the Midwest edition came with 14" tires.

Unfortunately, the nearest Goodyear tire center is 4 hours away. There is a reputable tire center in town that has ST tires. They recommended ST 225/75 R15 at about $120 each for everything.
There is nothing wrong with Discount Tire if you have one near you. I got Carlisle LR-D tires from them and have been happy with them.

If the spare is in good shape, I'll replace bad one and limp along until next season. With Covid-19 we don't plan any trips longer than 50 miles one-way. Fingers crossed...
Not a good idea. You are better off replacing both tires that will be on the ground at the same time. If you can afford it, replace the spare also. Even though it may look new, it is of the same age as the others, and should also be replaced.
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 May 2020 at 3:39pm
Check the load range on the ST tire or tires you’re getting. I would recommend load range D.
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Be careful running two differently sized tires.  They may not track evenly.  If I were you, I'd get two new tires. 
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I checked the"official sticker" on the side of trailer that lists all specifications for the 2014 R-Pod Forest River Edition and for tire specs it reads LT 235/75 R15. So the tires are original.

Unfortunately, the nearest Goodyear tire center is 4 hours away. There is a reputable tire center in town that has ST tires. They recommended ST 225/75 R15 at about $120 each for everything.

If the spare is in good shape, I'll replace bad one and limp along until next season. With Covid-19 we don't plan any trips longer than 50 miles one-way. Fingers crossed...
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Posts: 3227 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 May 2020 at 12:36pm
Thank you offgrid for the clarification.  That is what I wanted to say but you definitely made it easier to understand and "see."
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 May 2020 at 10:14am
Originally posted by jato

  If they can place the jack as close to the tire as possible while lifting, you will be ok.  

If this was anything other than an rPod with its axle weakened by its inboard frame attachment, i'd agree with you. But in this case, jacking right under the axle to frame attachment point is better. 
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