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Originally posted by boater

Hi , Boater here , we just completed installing the Forest River supplied 4 inch Lippert Axle raise kit on our 2018 178 . Unit has 15 inch tires and Lipppert torsion axle . Just love the lift kit results ,, good clearance , and do not feel we need new step unit. ( have single step) . Of course had to have the sway control / hitch system we use re done to facilitate the raised height . Also I will add 4 inches of blocks/ pads under the 4 trailer stabilizer jacks just so they do not go down so far . After the initial kit cost from Forest River , the install was $250. re do sway bars $65 . Plan ahead however to find a dealer or service company to install the lift kit . Many are not familiar and will not do it . Took 2 weeks to get the kit from Forest River and they were extremely helpful .

We not feel we are ready for National forest campgrounds , boondocking and any gully’s for surprises that come our way .

In my opinion, all of the Pods should come with risers....best mod so far for us has been #1 - risers, #2 Solar, #3 - 6" Queen mattress.

2016 R-Pod 176T

It has been a while, but what do you mean that you Installed the tracks "... with #4 screws OUTSIDE the slide slots …" Did you drill new holes?

Carolyn

After owning our 177 for 8 years (as of 10/2018) we decided it was time to add the riser kit as it was getting bothersome to unbend the rear stabilizers on a somewhat regular basis. Purchased the kit from FR, cost was $ 150 including shipping. Instructions were straightforward and all I used was 2 good floor jacks and simple hand tools. Total time was just under 1 hour to do the job.

That being said we have noticed no difference in towing or gas mileage when using either our '13 Explorer or '11 F-150, both vehicles averaged 12 mpg which includes city, highway and a lot of mountain driving in the Rockies. Have not had any issues with either sway or wind drag; we use a simple Curt anti-sway bar, works well for us.

God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Originally posted by GlueGuy

Originally posted by Kahonu37

Do the Hood Rivers use a riser or are they built in?

Both, depending on model year. Early versions had a riser. Later versions they just clocked the torsion axle.

What is your clearance from ground to frame? We have the East Coast edition, 2018 with 15” tires an the torsion bar appears to be “clocked”. I believe our frame clearance is 18”, but I will recheck tomorrow.

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2018 179
2012 NISSAN XTERRA (retired 12/19)
2019 RAM 1500 WARLOCK (new)
A.R.E. V Series Topper
WDH Equalizer 600/6000

West coast HRE 180, built in 2018 with 2019 VIN. Factory installed axle risers. I don't know how to tell if the torsion suspension is clocked to add height. With trailer level, height to bottom of frame is 19.5 inches.

2018 R-pod 180 Hood River Edition

Grill Igniter with Spark Plug Wire