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Poll Question: How many have axle risers on your Pods?
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    Posted: 26 Sep 2011 at 2:23pm
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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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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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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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.
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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We picked up Goofy today with the risers installed. We simply flipped the 2 inch drop giving it a 2 inch rise and it all worked out perfectly. My only regret on the risers is that I waited this long to put them on.
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Originally posted by Bridge707

We picked up Goofy today with the risers installed. We simply flipped the 2 inch drop giving it a 2 inch rise and it all worked out perfectly. My only regret on the risers is that I waited this long to put them on.
 
 
We flipped ours also.
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I was concerned that the jacks would scrape but that hasn't been a problem.  I had planned on having them installed when I had the spring maintenance done, but until I scrape I don't see the need. 

I had to lift the hose last time I dumped, but a couple of inches wouldn't have done it.  The park was made for the whales, and a guppy like an r-pod was just undersized.  The dumps were plumbed 8 inches above the ground!
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I've run into that multiple times, even with my risers.  I see now why so many campers have 6" less headroom but 6" more ground clearance than the pod.  I've considered getting a macerator which should solve this problem, but then I'm trading a big hose for a little hose and a pump, and I couldn't leave my gray tank open all the time unless I also took the big hose.  So lots more fiddle factor.

 
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I had risers installed before we picked ours up over a year ago.  As to dumping, with the risers I have never had a problem at any of the locations where we have camped.  I think I would have without risers.  (Sorry to disagree with you Lee).  As for the dome, I use bungee cords to connect the closest 2 connection points and wrap them around the foot of the stabilizer.  Then use a long tent spike for the next ones.  I have found this to be a very good solution. 
In short I would get them again.
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