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New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172)

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Topic: New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172)

Posted By: lostagain
Subject: New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172)
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 5:26pm

Hello everyone. We just bought a 2009 r-Pod 172. Towed it over one of the high passes of the Sierras and it did just great, as did our Dodge Dakota doing all the work.

Plan on lots of camping in the area around Carson City, NV, on weekend trips, mostly.

The trailer rides a little low in the back due to unavoidable hitch height. It's a little too close for comfort backing it into the driveway, so today I ordered an axle riser kit from Forest River, which I plan to install myself. Cost: $150+shipping. The local dealer wanted $400 for the parts. I'll report back once it's installed.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 5:53pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 172!

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: Shelpod
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 6:22pm

If that doesn't do the trick you may want to get a draw bar with more of a drop to it. The trailer should be level or slightly down in the front for better stability when towing. Welcome to the group.

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Pod: 2013 178
TV: 2014 Explorer Limited with tow package

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 7:03pm

You can get a drop hitch.

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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 7:43pm

Thanks everyone for the advice.

I've got a sway bar hitch that is at it lowest adjustment; provided by the dealer. I think I'll get enough lift to get the front slightly down with the risers. I also need the ground clearance for Forest Service roads. If that doesn't do it, it's back to the dealer for some sort of fix.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost