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Poll Question: How many have axle risers on your Pods?
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    Posted: 26 Sep 2011 at 6:50pm
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Originally posted by Bridge707

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
 
Yes, my hitch had to be changed.  The dealer did that for me after installing the risers.
Well that's something I hadn't considered but it makes sense.  I had a 2 ' drop on my hitch but had  to buy one with a 3&1/4" drop when we bought a new tv. Maybe I will be able to use the original. Ermm
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Our risers actually pitched the pod to just the right angle behind the Dakota, so no hitch change was needed.
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Originally posted by Bridge707

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
 
Yes, my hitch had to be changed.  The dealer did that for me after installing the risers.
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We have talked about adding them and so far no problems. It seems to make sense to add them before you have a problem and break something. I will probably add them this fall. Clark
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Ours came with stabilizers, but otherwise I would have added them myself.
 
The only thing I don't like about them is that it makes the end of the Rdome that attaches to the camper not able to be staked to the ground as it raises that side of it up as well.
 
Nothing some bungee cords can't fix but I wish there were Rdomes made for units with risers.  Big smile
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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.

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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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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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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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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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