Rear Stabilizers
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Topic: Rear Stabilizers
Posted By: cody91
Subject: Rear Stabilizers
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 4:18pm
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I have an Rpod 178 and I had to remove the rear stabilizers because they were hitting the ground when I would try to leave my driveway. I've been using the Camco aluminum stack jacks as a solution but I've been searching for other solutions that may be more convenient. I recently say this RV Stabilizer in Camping World and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with using it on an RPOD? Both good and bad. Thanks,
Cody |
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 4:58pm
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Looks like it would work fine as long as you can get it properly attached to the POD. I'm guessing that you already have risers? Another option that may be kind of a pain but you may be able to stop just a foot short of where the stabilizers hit and then place a couple of planks in front of the POD tires to raise the whole POD as you pull out and reverse it for going in. Good Luck!
------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:24pm
I also wonder , do you have the axle riser kit? It's cheap, and solves the problem of dragging the stabilizers. I also used to scrape my driveway, and the campgrounds I go to usually have enough pitch or holes on them that the stabilizers sued to get whacked. All that went away after getting I installed the risers. But that being said, I like the stabilizer you found on that website , it looks very clever. ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:51pm
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Assuming you do have the axle risers, I have two options that I think are better. The item you linked to looks really flimsy to me. My older pod didn't come with front stabilizers. So I always carried around a set of automotive jack stands. Heavy steel and they really made it rock-solid. Plus you can use them with the car or truck if you are rotating your tires. Another option, you can buy RV casters that attach to the rear of the frame. You may be able to find some large enough that you can keep your original stabs in place. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: ArthroPod
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 8:04pm
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There is another option. It is called a Save a Jack which allows the stabilizer to be removed and replaced at will. ------------- 177 toad with Ford 150 |
Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 9:39pm
| I do have the risers. The save a jack seems like a rather expensive option. I'm sticking with the Camco stack jacks until I can find a better option. |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 11:38am
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You have the risers already, and drag getting out of your driveway, then you driveway is much steeper than mine. I played with the idea of somehow making the stabilizers detachable from the frame, and installing them when needed. But after lifting, my issues went away. I would still like to see the detachable stabilizers as an option though. I would also love to see a cheap air suspension option that would lift the Pod when traveling under 20mph, and lower it above 45mph. That would be slick. ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 12:44pm
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I had a Subaru back in the 90's like that. I could push a button and raise it a few inches. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 1:48pm
I can see it now: Low - Ri - Der !  ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 2:01pm
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You could make it dance like those cars out west...
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2014 at 4:16pm
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How high is your hitch? If the back end is scraping maybe you could lower the front end 2 or 3 inches? It isn't common for the rear to drag, especially with risers. If it only happens in a place or two you might be able to modify or avoid those places but if it happens often your hitch might be too high. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2014 at 9:02am
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Tars, I think the hitch is round 18 inches high. I thought about lowering it also but it's a pain to adjust the height on my WDH and torque it tight (400ft/lbs) again. The only time it drags is when I back up into my driveway. It seems my driveway has a very peculiar incline that causes the rear stabilzers to hit the ground. Thanks for the suggestion. Cody
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Posted By: MoggerPod
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2014 at 9:40am
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I replaced the rear stabilizers with BAL C-jacks. With the optional crossmember, these are easy to install, tuck up against the frame much better, and are more stable than the scissor type jacks.
------------- Brad & Laura B. Durango, CO 2014 RP177HRE |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2014 at 11:38am
If that's the case then the idea of laying a couple or three 2x6"s at the vertex of the road and your driveway might be the cure. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2014 at 11:50am
Low-pod-er? ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2014 at 10:35am
I see the min frame height for these is 14 inches. I don't know if you have that much in a Pod. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: coledj
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2014 at 6:19pm
| I removed my rear jacks and welded a slide pocket. works great |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2014 at 7:54pm
Got Pics??? ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: coledj
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2014 at 8:04pm
| will try and post tomorrow |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2014 at 8:18pm
Good deal... ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: coledj
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2014 at 5:12pm
  
I am not good at posting photos if this wont open PM me and I will send to your email or phone Thanks |
Posted By: coledj
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2014 at 5:17pm
| 3/4in angle 2 pices 1/4 flat steel total size about 4 1/2 in. use an angle grinder with cutoff wheel to narrow the top of jack so it will slide into the pocket. don't forget to put the jacks away when you tear down. these work great for me Dennis |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2014 at 7:32pm
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I like. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2014 at 8:37pm
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Clever and solid solution to the rear jack clearance problem. Thanks for sharing this. ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: RoyToy
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2017 at 7:42pm
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We just had a WDH (Fastway e2 hitch trunnion style) installed on our 2011 Honda Pilot and 2015 179 pod. They had to use a longer shank in order to get the ball down far enough to level it out with the pod. But the clearance between the bottom of the WDH and ground is low and concerns us. I am guessing this is why folks have used the lift kits. Can someone tell us what kits you used and did you install them and how high did it lift the trailer? Thanks
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