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offgrid 
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 Topic: Outriggers Forest River partsPosted: 29 Oct 2020 at 4:21pm |
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Y'all have convinced me, and the price is right. I think I'll order them. Is 4 the recommendation from FR?
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StephenH
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Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 4:02pm |
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I would add them as a precaution. Mine was starting to have a visible sag.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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JA-Pod
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Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 1:30pm |
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My 2017 179 does not have a sag, just adding as a precaution since they are installed on later models, i too expect to have this pod for awhile. It is a cheap fix from FR, they cost $3.43 each + shipping.
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John & Allison
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JR
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Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 9:41am |
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With all the talk about the outriggers I checked my 179 it's a 2019 model year and to my surprise I have 3 factory installed (welded on with screws into the exterior wall) outriggers one on either side of the wheel and one below the refrig (all are under the slideout). Nothing on the passenger side of the trailer.
I haven't noticed any sagging in the flooring.
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offgrid
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Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 9:24am |
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Good question. I have the same thoughts, no sag at this point in mine either. But it certainly can't hurt to add them, I'm leaning toward doing so.
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Pod People
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Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 9:00am |
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Stephen, JA-Pod,Offgrid and others-- do you think all of the 179's should add these outriggers proactively as a precaution even if there is no evidence of sag? I am happy to add them to our 179 if you think it is a good idea. I plan to keep ours for a long time. Thanks for your input Vann
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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 
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StephenH
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Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 9:27pm |
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Thanks John. It was a pleasure meeting you. I'm glad we could meet. Thanks for bringing one of the brackets by. It was good to compare mine with the factory version. I like mine better but the factory ones look to be more than adequate.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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JA-Pod
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Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 7:40pm |
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I had a great opportunity to meet with StephenH today (lives nearby in the Raleigh area). We discussed a bit about the outriggers and more of his mods, impressive! So with the help of offgrid and mjlrpod recommendations I will go with the backing plate with bolts through the frame, makes the most sense. I will post pics when the project is completed. thanks all for the discussion, this really helps to hear from a group of well versed and talented "engineers"
Cheers!
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John & Allison
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offgrid
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Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 2:22pm |
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StephenH
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Posted: 28 Oct 2020 at 1:26pm |
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If I do see it not holding, I will go with a backing plate and bolts. I used four screws per bracket. I expect that will be more than sufficient.
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StephenH
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