Finally got our R-pod 196

Looks that way and also it looks like they are still assembling the suspenders incorrectly, which is why they fail and need a belt.  What I mean by being assembled incorrectly is that there are 2 parts to the bracket 1) an L bracket mounted to the frame and 2) a round bracket that goes around the black pipe.  The round bracket should be installed on top of the L bracket and then the bolt installed to keep the 2 brackets together. The round bracket should not be supported by a bolt to the L bracket in my opinion.  With this change the L bracket is supporting the round bracket if it is mounted on top of the L bracket.  I have made that change with mine and have not experienced any more problems.  Hope this helps.

I think that the suspenders are beefy enough they just have to be put together the correct way.  Then you don't need a belt but it is always good to have a backup when dealing with black water.

I think that would work also but the suspenders as they now are assembled don't work and need a belt.  The suspenders are not the problem it's the assemble.  I have called customer service at Forest River and mentioned my concerns about this matter about 18 months ago but I guess it has fallen on deaf ears. 

Some bean counter said it was good enough. I brought this to the FR staff that was at the KY Mini-Mini. I'm tired of hearing something is "industry standard" when the thing is obviously a product of either poor design or poor execution or a combination of the two.

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