When did they start beast mode suspension?
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Topic: When did they start beast mode suspension?
Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Subject: When did they start beast mode suspension?
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2023 at 12:16pm
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So we are on our summer trip and encountered a day with nothing planned. We decided to visit some RV dealers to see what was available if we decide to upgrade. The first dealer showed us a R-POD 202 which I noticed has "beast mode" suspension. I noticed they offer this on the 196 as well as the 202. This appears to be a solution to some of the bent axle issues. ------------- Enjoy Life!! |
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2023 at 3:04pm
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New available item (beast mode) on 2023 models. ------------- 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." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2023 at 3:36pm
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I hope a stronger frame goes along with the "Beast Mode" suspension. Otherwise, what will happen is that there will be reports of bent frames instead of bent axles. I can tell you that a bent frame is no fun. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2023 at 9:56am
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Really all they need to do is make the frame wider. This would solve both the bent axle as well as the sagging floor problems. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2023 at 10:34am
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If they made the frame wider, they would need to install more cross-braces to support the floor. Otherwise, the floor in the middle would sag easier than it does already. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2023 at 3:07pm
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What exactly is "beast mode suspension"? I looked at the Forest River and RPod sites and did not see any mention. Thanks Travel often and safe Vann Thanks ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2023 at 9:55pm
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The Curt Beast Mode Suspension is an axle-less design allowing for complete independent movement of single or tandem axle wheels. The nitrogen-filled shocks, along with the racing-inspired coil springs, "deliver a towing experience like nothing else currently in today’s market," claims Curt company advertisers.
------------- 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." |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2023 at 9:17am
Sure. That would be assumed. The sagging floor issue I'm talking about is the outside walls pushing down on the outside. There are lightweight ways to support the floor in the center without going crazy. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2023 at 9:18am
That would require some serious beefing up to the frame where it attaches. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2023 at 11:13am
Not only the frame but the entire coach and everything in it. If FR puts that on an Rpod, it is signalling this trailer can go anywhere and that's exactly what folks who buy them will try to do. ------------- Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2023 at 11:26am
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I thought that was what the No Boundaries line was supposed to be for. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |