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TIDALWAVE
Senior Member Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: MINNESOTA Online Status: Offline Posts: 315 |
Topic: New Owners Questions Posted: 30 Oct 2012 at 9:39am |
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Risers help to keep the Pod from scraping off the rear stabilizers in a rough campground but also if you go over an inclined driveway.
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 30 Oct 2012 at 9:02am | |||||
This thread gives some general information about location of framing/studs
Remember this is generic and may not be the same in your pod. Welcome aboard!
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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Seanl
Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 30 Oct 2012 at 7:16am | |||||
I am not sure what you are referring to here?
This thread has Forest River Rpod contacts in it. Susan Thornburg is the parts person. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2747&title=misc-forest-river-contacts-and-other-info
You can order them from Forest River or an Rpod Dealer. You will need the model year of your pod the model and the VIN as there are several different ones depending on the axle in your pod.
There was a general manual that came with the Rpod but it was not very specific there is a maintenance thread on the forum here http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723&title=creating-an-instruction-maintanence-manual
If the light was put on properly in the first place it should not have blown off. The tape they use on these is the same tape used in automotive applications to hold ground effects kits, body molding and such on. also the edges of the spoiler should have been screwed into the frame of the trailer. I would talk to forest river about this as you do need to have these lights it is a safety and and legal thing.
Hope that helps some
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Mikey
Newbie Joined: 13 Sep 2012 Location: Ventura, Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 30 Oct 2012 at 1:26am | |||||
Hello to all. I just purchased a 2011 177 and towed it home from Montana where I bought it.
My question (s ) are: 1. Where do you get something showing where the studs vertical /horizontal are ? 2. I also would like to know where to order parts or accessories. I have had no luck with Forrest River to my inquiries. 3. Where would I get the risers I have been reading about on the forum and installation instructions? 4. Is there any manuel or something to serve as a maintenance guide for the R-pod? I really like my Pod and plan to be up in the Eastern Sierra's to go fishing soon. I had a rear light spoiler installed as per the re-call. It was taped down with flimsy tape and blew off on my way home so I took it off. I couldn't believe anyone would expect it to hold when underway not to mention what the weather would do to the tape after a little time. Is this some kind of a legal issue if I leave it off? I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts and appreciate the Family type atmosphere you all have. Thank you, Mikey |
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Mikey
Newbie Joined: 13 Sep 2012 Location: Ventura, Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 30 Oct 2012 at 1:14am | |||||
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Jimgi3
Newbie Joined: 22 Oct 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 25 Oct 2012 at 7:54am | |||||
Wow, thanks everyone for such a warm welcome and so many responses! So, I'm getting a better picture about the gas mileage. I was surprised such a small trailer, compared to much of what is out there, would impact my mpg as much as it did....but, then again, I've never pulled a trailer before, so what do I know!? Thanks to you all, I know a little more.
We are going to borrow my folks big Ford Econoline Van....see how that feels. I'm a speed demon on the hwy. Usually drive 5-8 miles above posted speed...I know towing is a different reality! I'll have to learn a new way. Thanks again!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 10:05pm | |||||
Welcome Jimgi. I also recommend the risers, I went a while without them but scraped enough times that I'm glad I have them now. With our Sienna we got between 8 and 12 mpg depending on conditions - 8 with a headwind, and 12 with good conditions. So far with our Suburban I get 9.7 mpg every trip.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 9:51pm | |||||
Not much. I still put something under the far wheel when dumping which helps a little.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 9:18pm | |||||
Definitely
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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Iteach5th
Senior Member Joined: 25 Nov 2010 Location: Floral Park, NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 109 |
Posted: 24 Oct 2012 at 8:13pm | |||||
Those of you with risers, do you find it's easier to dump your black and grey tanks?
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"Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right"- Henry Ford
2011 RP-177 2009 Jeep Cherokee 1982 Coleman Redwood pup |
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