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Poll Question: How many have axle risers on your Pods?
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    Posted: 24 Sep 2011 at 8:06pm
Originally posted by psaman

I am thinking again of installing axle risers on our 177; which had me wondering, just how many of you out there actually have them? I am aware of most of the pros and cons and for me it comes down to getting a better tank flush at some of the parks we stay at.

Personally I don't think it really helps with the flush..we are (the-pods) still low to the ground in relation to dump "hole".  Your only 2" higher than before with risers...one of the tricks to better flushing is use more water, and don't dump unless your about 3/4 full...If your going to leave and want to dump...just fill the tank a little more and gravity will assist.

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We had the risers put on our 171 before towing it off of the RV dealer's lot.  It cost us another 2 weeks of waiting to take the camper home and a missed opportunity to camp, but it was the best decision we made.  As I followed behind my husband in our car, and watched him tow the camper out of the driveway, there's not doubt in my mind that the camper would have bottomed out...and badly had we not had the risers on.  Same thing would have happened when we backed it into our driveway at home.
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I ordered my from the factory with it installed.  Actually I was the first one to get the riser at Couches RV.  Love it!

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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   We waited 2 years before we added them. We have had no regret, the positives are greater than what ever negatives there may be in our opinion. I would recommend getting them.   David
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I am thinking again of installing axle risers on our 177; which had me wondering, just how many of you out there actually have them? I am aware of most of the pros and cons and for me it comes down to getting a better tank flush at some of the parks we stay at.
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