Axle Lifter Option
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Topic: Axle Lifter Option
Posted By: Footslogger03
Subject: Axle Lifter Option
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 11:08am
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Anyone here have the option that raises the R-Pod another 3" off ofmthe ground ? We live in Wyoming and some of the roads leading in/out of the campgrounds are a tad hilly and bumpy, to say the least. When we visited a dealer a week or so ago the salesman thought that the "Axle Lifter" option might be a good idea ...and I just wanted to get some frank feedback from other R-Pod owners. If it matters any, we are looking at the 177 model.
Thanks in advance, MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 11:55am
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The only way to go! if you search the forums on axle lifter you will find many tales of woe from folks before they got them installed. I heartily recommend them, they make even in and out of the driveway less nerve wracking. ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 12:05pm
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We have several threads on the risers, a quick search will bring them up. They can be ordered from FR for about $75, where most dealers want twice that or more just for the parts. Then add labor. If you have a good floor jack and some jack stands you can do it yourself in an hour or so. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 12:24pm
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YUP ...the dealer who mentioned them wanted $200 (installed)
Thanks for the tip ! MJ ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: ka9nyn
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 7:35pm
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Keep in mind, the risers only raise the coach, not the axle. So axle to ground will remain the same. I'm going to install them in a week. FYI... ------------- Dave & Rose RP177 "ECM-Pod" '08 Dodge RAM quad cab 5.7L 4WD "Rhino (re: F-4 Phantom)" Chamberlain, SD (Formerly: Rockford, IL) 2010 RP 177 |
Posted By: Hodge-PODge
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 7:42pm
But that still helps in regard to raising the stabiizers so they don't "sand" the pavement on uneven ground, right? My dealer ordered the risers for me and will install them next week. It is costing me a wee fortune, but I can't install them myself, and the menfolk around here are all way too busy for their own good - or should I say for MY own good.  ------------- 2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge 2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 11:35pm
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Welcome, ka9nyn. Hodge, yes, it raises everything else so you won't scrape your stabs. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 9:05am
How much is he charging you? If it's more that $100 installation charge, take it somewhere else.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: Footslogger03
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 9:12am
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If you order the lifters directly from FR do they come with illustrated install instructions ...or has anyone here ordered/installed them on their own and posted any instructions. I have a floor jack and stands and don't mind taking on projects like that if they are fairly straightforward but with something like that I wouldn't want to just wing it.
Thanks ... Mark J ------------- Livin' the Dream ...'Slogger |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 9:29am
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KA9NYN this is AA8TC. How copy? ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 9:31am
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Slogger, yes they come with a single sheet of instructions. And yes some one posted them and a step by step version of their own install experience. I had a local RV shop do mine and he said it went easy. Using my iPad I haven't been able to copy out the links, sorry. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: FISHTAIL
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2011 at 10:15pm
Yup. It's easy. See here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1920&title=axle-riser-diy - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1920&title=axle-riser-diy |