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JA-Pod ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 May 2019 Location: Raleigh NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
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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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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417 |
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I would add them as a precaution. Mine was starting to have a visible sag.
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StephenH
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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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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JA-Pod ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 May 2019 Location: Raleigh NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
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When I ordered them that is what FR recommended. Also from my point of view each support should go directly under the slide roller there are 4 of them.
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John & Allison
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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OK thanks. I'll take a look and see. I want to keep the brackets away from the axle attachments to avoid compromising the frame, which is also pretty marginal structurally.
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Pod People ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088 |
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thanks for the info-I guess I need to get some also Vann
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Pod People ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088 |
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I just spoke with Amanda in the parts department (574-642-3119x4) and ordered 4 outriggers. For the record, the part number is F100140948 which is 1 outrigger and the complete screws/bolts for installation. They cost $3.43 each plus shipping. Thanks for all of the previous info. I'll post a picture when I get them installed. Vann
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JA-Pod ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 28 May 2019 Location: Raleigh NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
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I was able to install the 4 outriggers which I installed mostly under the rollers of the slide out. I had to carve away some of the aluminum channel using an Oscillating Multi tool so I could slip the end of the outrigger onto the channel, I considered sliding it under the channel but could not pry it up since it is very much integrated into the floor and wall, did not want to compromise the integrity of the floor/wall connection. I did add a backer plate which was suggested and added galvanized bolts, locking washers and nuts. I did not use the FR solution of long screws. I added caulk to the screw heads and will touch up with black paint. All in all I feel good about the outcome of the supports.
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offgrid ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
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Looks good. Did you consider letting the Al channel rest on the outrigger rather than removing it? Just wondering if that would have worked?
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417 |
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Setting on the channel would have left a gap between it and the floor of the slide-out. I cut my homemade outriggers so they would just fit to the inside of the channel. Instead of cutting the channel, the alternative would have been to put a shim between the floor and the outrigger. I would like to see how the factory installs them. Does anyone have a picture of a factory installed outrigger for reference?
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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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