Have You Done Any Mods?

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   Marv, no doubt there's a lot of conflicting information and opinions out there. Truth be told, if there had been a viable ST alternative besides the Westlakes, I would have gone that route. Never the less, the Flaken Wildpeaks performed just fine. They had about 5K miles on them when we sold the Rpod. In those miles, the 179 tracked true, never wallowed or showed any signs of instability or abnormal wear. I dutifully informed the buyer that it had LT tires and what the recommended inflation was since it was different than the stockers.

Poll Question: Have you done any mods to your R-Pod?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Yes	683	[81.41%]
No	10	[1.19%]
I will be	134	[15.97%]
Factory is good for me!	10	[1.19%]
What's an R-Pod? :-)	2	[0.24%]
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Linda&Gino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2017 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote Linda&Gino Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Have You Done Any Mods? Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 2:23pm
	Marv, no doubt there's a lot of conflicting information and opinions out there. Truth be told, if there had been a viable ST alternative besides the Westlakes, I would have gone that route. Never the less, the Flaken Wildpeaks performed just fine. They had about 5K miles on them when we sold the Rpod. In those miles, the 179 tracked true, never wallowed or showed any signs of instability or abnormal wear. I dutifully informed the buyer that it had LT tires and what the recommended inflation was since it was different than the stockers.
	gpokluda 2017 Rpod R179 SOLD! 2022 Escape 5.0 TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 EB3.5 Triumph T120 Bonneville

Marvin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 21 Jan 2023 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marvin Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 1:25pm
	Hi Linda& Gino, With dual axils you at least have a extra safety feature. Interesting what you heard. I can only tell what I heard from tow truck operators and the major Tire Repair in Indianapolis. What I failed to mention was it took me 3 tow/tire repair trucks before I found one that would change the different model/rating tire at 9pm on a Saturday. I was a Liability issue on their part if they changed it. Each told me horror stories of what they have seen including the Tire place that that I finally found, as well as 2 RV dealers that we stop at during our 7,000 mile trip. The tire dealer explained in detail why it was a bad idea and he spoke from experience... especially when he found out I was at cruising speed on major interstates and high Mt passes with no guard rails. You bring up a good point about what manufacture's recommend. If they recommend it then it might be ok for that model.
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lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Post Options Post Reply Quote lostagain Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 12:40pm
	+1 to Marvin's comment.
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Linda&Gino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2017 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote Linda&Gino Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 12:35pm
	Hi Marv. When I started researching replacement tires for our 179 a year ago, I wanted to stay with the same tire profile that was stock. We were a month from leaving in a ~4K mile trip and I didn't want to change what worked well for us in the past. After consulting with two independent tires shops that performed tires services for the majority of the RV dealers in Albuquerque, plus speaking directly with Forest River, I decided to go with the recommendation of all three, which was a 10 ply LT tire inflated to 65psi, which would give a higher load capacity than the stock Westlakes. Forest River uses LT tires on their Wolf Pup series as do other manufacturers including Airstream. There's a lot of info out there so folks need to make their own informed decisions. The point is moot for me as my new trailer is a tandem axle with a common ST tire size. That said, I will stay with ST tires on this rig.
	gpokluda 2017 Rpod R179 SOLD! 2022 Escape 5.0 TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 EB3.5 Triumph T120 Bonneville

Marvin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 21 Jan 2023 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marvin Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 9:42am
	I see a few people doing RV tire swaps. When I had a 8" eye bolt wreck my Off Road tire on a street, I wound up at the major tire shop in Indianapolis that does everything including Tractor Trailer rigs and big equipment and who have seen everything. Boy did I get a lecture on RV Trailer tires because off road tire came on my used RPod. Bottom line if you google: What is the difference between ST and LT tires? ST tires have some of the highest load ratings. This is one of the reasons they are designated for use on trailers. Truck and automobile tires do not have to withstand the weight and stress that is put on trailer tires. Venture Tip: Never substitute light truck (LT) or passenger (P) tires for trailer tires. https://venturetrailers.com › Resources Search for: What is the difference between LT and ST trailer tires? Are LT tires better for trailers? Is it OK to use truck tires on a trailer? Don't. Trailer tires and passenger car tires have different structures to respond to different stresses. Using a trailer tire on your car, or a car tire on your trailer, could lead to disastrous consequences. Passenger vehicles interact with the road through their tires. https://trailervalet.com › what-is-the-difference-between-tr... ALSO... you must use the same tires on each wheel. And good idea to on the spare as well in case you have to drive a long way like we did on a Sunday in the middle of nowhere on a cross country trip.
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gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 393	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 2023 at 8:32am
	For 2017 179 (sold) - dual batteries (grouo 24 12v flooded) - 1000 watt inverter with dedicated circuits - Additional shelf in pantry - 10" mattress - Battery monitor with smart shunt - in cabinet lighting - LT tires rather than ST - Weight distribution hitch Fastway E2 - Portable solar hardwired to battery bank (fused) - Coffee table rather than dinette table - Faucet with pull down sprayer - Cover for two burner stove top to use as extra counter space - Upgraded Dometic thermostat - Magnetic door latches - Rearview camera - TV swivel - Electric tongue jack
	Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650

Marvin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 21 Jan 2023 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marvin Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 2023 at 11:30pm
	I plan to do this mod. What size or pound lift cylinders did you use and what size was the bins. I assume you left the cushions on when lifting.
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ricardos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Dec 2019 Location: Belgium Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote ricardos Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 2022 at 5:48am
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	Really nice
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