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When did they start beast mode suspension? - Event Date: 26 Jun 2023 |
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ArenaBlanca ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 Sep 2016 Location: Alamogordo, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 158 |
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So we are on our summer trip and encountered a day with nothing planned. We decided to visit some RV dealers to see what was available if we decide to upgrade. The first dealer showed us a R-POD 202 which I noticed has "beast mode" suspension. I noticed they offer this on the 196 as well as the 202. This appears to be a solution to some of the bent axle issues.
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jato ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3325 |
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New available item (beast mode) on 2023 models.
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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 hope a stronger frame goes along with the "Beast Mode" suspension. Otherwise, what will happen is that there will be reports of bent frames instead of bent axles. I can tell you that a bent frame is no fun.
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StephenH
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GlueGuy ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2702 |
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Really all they need to do is make the frame wider. This would solve both the bent axle as well as the sagging floor problems.
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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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If they made the frame wider, they would need to install more cross-braces to support the floor. Otherwise, the floor in the middle would sag easier than it does already.
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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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Pod People ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088 |
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What exactly is "beast mode suspension"? I looked at the Forest River and RPod sites and did not see any mention. Thanks Travel often and safe Vann Thanks
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jato ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3325 |
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The Curt Beast Mode Suspension is an axle-less design allowing for complete independent movement of single or tandem axle wheels. The nitrogen-filled shocks, along with the racing-inspired coil springs, "deliver a towing experience like nothing else currently in today’s market," claims Curt company advertisers.
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GlueGuy ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2702 |
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Sure. That would be assumed. The sagging floor issue I'm talking about is the outside walls pushing down on the outside. There are lightweight ways to support the floor in the center without going crazy.
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bp
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GlueGuy ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2702 |
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That would require some serious beefing up to the frame where it attaches.
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gpokluda ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 393 |
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Not only the frame but the entire coach and everything in it. If FR puts that on an Rpod, it is signalling this trailer can go anywhere and that's exactly what folks who buy them will try to do.
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