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Topic: Do I want front stabilizers? Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 1:12pm |
We have the factory stabilizers and other than the time it takes
to deploy them, I have no problem with them. We use the Bal leveler, the hitch post, and the stabilizers to level and stabilize the Pod, and so far this combination works fine. I use a good quality level placed on the middle of the floor inside to get a true reading. I had placed a few small leveler bubbles on the tongue but wasn't getting a "true" level from front to back. With the level I had at home I got a really good reading. We will be carrying it with us come Spring campingtime !!! After leveling we deploy the stabilizers for stability. This method works great for us !!! |
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Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 1:07pm |
We have the front stabilizers on our new 177 and seem to make the unit very stable when parked. I haven't had any problems with them dragging and have gone through some entrances with big dips so I am happy with mine.
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Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 1:05pm |
The only thing wrong with them is you can't level your camper with them. Not even the ones on the back. They will bend. Spend the same amount and get leveling jacks from Harbor Freight. They look the same, work the same and are better.
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Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 12:43pm |
I have added front stabilizers (made by BAL) and do not have risers installed. They made the R-POD much more stable and I have had no problem with them catching on anything. No downside as far as I am concerned.
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Posted: 30 Oct 2009 at 11:43am |
The last time I was at my local dealer, I noticed that they had Bal Light Trailer Stabilizing Jacks in stock for $55/pair. Although I can live with my r-pod as-is (just the rear stabilizers), I thought that these might be a nice addition. But, I don't want to install them if they're just going to be an annoyance.
Can anyone think of a downside to adding front stabilizers? For those who have front stabilizers, either factory-installed or self-installed (and no risers): do you find that the front stabilizers catch on anything while trailering? I'd think that the rears would cause most of the problems, but I'd like some input from people with experience. |
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