ground clearance - Event Date: 05 May 2013 - 27 Aug 2013

Thanks for the report, Moe.  I am a few days behind you in installing my risers.  I am confused about making a reference mark to be sure the axle is correctly aligned.  Doesn't it have to be properly aligned for the bolts to line up with the holes?  Just asking.

Bob

I negotiated the risers into the purchase of my 2014 RP178 and agree with those who think they should be standard on all units. Wish they would offer an R Dome that was built for and R Pod with risers! 

I would like to get even more clearance than what the risers provide.  What have others done to get more clearance? Has anyone put bigger tires on their R Pod?  It looks like it could take bigger ones.  

Where would one go to learn what the process is to remove the sewage drain tube? Also, what is the process for draining the black water once the sewage tube is removed?  

If you do get larger tires, remember you'll need 2" of additional outer diameter to get 1" of additional height.  I've considered it.

When I removed the factory sewage hose tube I started using a large plastic tool box to hold the hose.  That rode in the pod and was the first thing out the door when we got to camp.  The box stayed outside until we left.  I was careful to keep the outside clean so I wasn't worried about spreading germs.  I've had the risers for a while but didn't bother putting the old tube back on since it wasn't long enough to hold my hose and connectors.  Recently I added a much longer one:  http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3588&KW=PN=1&title=mounted-a-long-sewer-hose-tube-and-cleaned-up

All you need to do to remove the factory tube is to take out 4 small bolts.

Originally posted by SteveC Where would one go to learn what the process is to remove the sewage drain tube? Also, what is the process for draining the black water once the sewage tube is removed?

I think when someone suggested removing the sewer tube to gain extra clearance that they were talking about the white tube strapped under the tongue that stores the flexible tubing that runs between your black and grey drains and the dumping station.  The permanent drain plumbing on the pod is close enough to the axle that it usually isn't a problem for ground clearance.

TT

   I like the original low-rider height of the POD, easier for Mother Goose to get in and out of once I moved the step higher. Also moved the sewer hose tube to between the propane tank and the battery box, then trimmed up the tube on the tongue jack a couple of inches to just below the holes on the sides of it.    
   This all made for better clearance and have not had any problems since. One thing to remember as you travel is to watch for the rises or dips as you enter or leave gas stations, parking lots or pulling onto or off the road, always take these at an angle, do not go straight over the dip or rise as you will scrape the rear of the POD. Goose