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cody91
Senior Member Joined: 12 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 184 |
Topic: Rear Stabilizers Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 4:18pm |
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. Thanks,
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 4:58pm |
Looks like it would work fine as long as you can get it properly attached to the POD. I'm guessing that you already have risers? Another option that may be kind of a pain but you may be able to stop just a foot short of where the stabilizers hit and then place a couple of planks in front of the POD tires to raise the whole POD as you pull out and reverse it for going in. Good Luck!
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:24pm |
I also wonder , do you have the axle riser kit? It's cheap, and solves the problem of dragging the stabilizers. I also used to scrape my driveway, and the campgrounds I go to usually have enough pitch or holes on them that the stabilizers sued to get whacked. All that went away after getting I installed the risers. But that being said, I like the stabilizer you found on that website , it looks very clever.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:51pm |
Assuming you do have the axle risers, I have two options that I think are better. The item you linked to looks really flimsy to me.
My older pod didn't come with front stabilizers. So I always carried around a set of automotive jack stands. Heavy steel and they really made it rock-solid. Plus you can use them with the car or truck if you are rotating your tires. Another option, you can buy RV casters that attach to the rear of the frame. You may be able to find some large enough that you can keep your original stabs in place.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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ArthroPod
Newbie Joined: 10 May 2014 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 8:04pm |
There is another option. It is called a Save a Jack which allows the stabilizer to be removed and replaced at will.
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177 toad with Ford 150
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cody91
Senior Member Joined: 12 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 184 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 9:39pm |
I do have the risers. The save a jack seems like a rather expensive option. I'm sticking with the Camco stack jacks until I can find a better option.
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 11:38am |
You have the risers already, and drag getting out of your driveway, then you driveway is much steeper than mine. I played with the idea of somehow making the stabilizers detachable from the frame, and installing them when needed. But after lifting, my issues went away. I would still like to see the detachable stabilizers as an option though.
I would also love to see a cheap air suspension option that would lift the Pod when traveling under 20mph, and lower it above 45mph. That would be slick.
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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 12:44pm |
I had a Subaru back in the 90's like that. I could push a button and raise it a few inches.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 1:48pm |
I can see it now: Low - Ri - Der !
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 2:01pm |
You could make it dance like those cars out west...
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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