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Poll Question: How many have axle risers on your Pods?
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
65 [75.58%]
9 [10.47%]
11 [12.79%]
1 [1.16%]
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    Posted: 25 Sep 2011 at 12:43am
My bad...Just went out and measure 3.3/4"....

Don't get me wrong...I am happy I got them...Podterfly is more level when she is being towed instead of a backward slat (which is why the back stabilizer get scraped).   

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As can be seen it comes down to the individuals own wants and needs.

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We will not install them at this point. Our 13y.o. golden can/will just barley do the single step now, and that is only since I made a step cover that makes the step about double what it was size wise. He won't even attempt to climb into our 'stream, it's two steps. We have to lift him in and out of the Ex, not easy with a 95lb dog..
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It would seem that the overwhelming majority have them and are glad about it. Those that don't have them are for good reasons too. I think I will probably order them soon and thanks to an earlier post by FISHTAIL, will install them myself. Thanks to everyone that voted and replied!
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Posts: 571 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2011 at 8:03pm
Gotta say: I just spent two hours replacing the black water valve on the 171...somehow the handle got broken off the valve blade itself. Fortunately there is a clean out near a basement window and I could drain the tank using the hose thru the window. Replacing the valve was another story. The clearances are minimal, but having the extra 3.75 inches off the ground was a real advantage.
Not only that, but we don't need to worry about bottoming out on every coming and going....
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Posts: 539 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2011 at 8:13pm
Originally posted by TerryM

One way to get a better flush when you empty your tanks is to stop just short of where you need to be to empty.  Put a small wedge in front of the door side tire then pull up onto the wedge.  That will get you a better "empty".
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Great idea, Terry!  Can't wait to try that.
 
About the risers, I debated with myself about them off and on all summer.  Okay - I scraped the pavement a time or two and dug up a little dirt parking in the driveway.  No big deal, right?  But at the end of the summer, I had them installed and I'm glad I did.  It has given me peace of mind, and yeah, it does help a little bit at the dump station.
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Originally posted by furpod

We will not install them at this point. Our 13y.o. golden can/will just barley do the single step now, and that is only since I made a step cover that makes the step about double what it was size wise. He won't even attempt to climb into our 'stream, it's two steps. We have to lift him in and out of the Ex, not easy with a 95lb dog..

I have this problem as well.  My black lab is getting older and just can't jump in and out of the truck like he used to.  

The argument about leveling out the Pod just a bit more is compelling.  I do notice that there is a slight dip in the back due to the fact that the hitch is slightly higher than it should be by about 3 inches.

Maybe someday I will consider it, but not right now.  
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We installed ours this year and are pleased with the result.

I like the fact that the step is a bit higher.

They make dumping easier where we camp.

One thing we did was lower the fenders to compensate for the difference so the appearance remains the same.

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I currently tow with a 2 inch drop on my hitch. Those of you who have installed the risers did you have to change you hitch? I do not use a Weight Distribution unit. Any input would be appreciated we have had them installed while dealer was doing warranty work. Thanks
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Posts: 362 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Sep 2011 at 9:21am

Thanks, I might try something like that with my Bal leveler. I bought it a few months ago, but have not actually needed to use it since. [/QUOTE]

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Just included a Bal leveler with the sale of our old teardrop trailer. Worked great    ...but be certain you are willing (and able) to kneelmon the ground and crank that ratchet wrench - - it gets OLD fast ! Consider a set of those yellow leveling blocks.

Just sayin'    ....

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