R-pod Owners Forum : Camber http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Camber Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 23:26:21 +0000 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 06:21:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13855 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Camber : Just an add to check. If the string... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13855&PID=134779#134779 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13855
Posted: 02 Aug 2020 at 6:21am

Just an add to check. If the string method seems to check fine, the bend may be on the outbound portion of the axle. Fixes listed for that as well. 

While there, inspect everything. Bearings, shaft wear, frame mount... 
]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 06:21:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13855&PID=134779#134779 Camber : I have a 178, there is NOT a noticeable... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13855&PID=134759#134759 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13855
Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 5:31pm

I have a 178, there is NOT a noticeable camber. If you do see that - refer back to the bent axle reference.]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:31:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13855&PID=134759#134759 Camber : Negative camber can be an indication... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13855&PID=134754#134754 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13855
Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 4:07pm

Negative camber can be an indication of a bent axle, a not uncommon issue on rpods. To confirm one way or another, run a string line along the bottom of the axle from one side to the other. Measure the gap in the center. It should be around 3/16 inch IIRC. If the axle is flat or the gap is smaller than 1/8 then its bent. There are many threads on this topic, fixes, and reinforcements if you search this forum around 2018 or so. ]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2020 16:07:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13855&PID=134754#134754 Camber : The driver's side (or slide... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13855&PID=134747#134747 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13855
Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 3:13pm

The driver's side (or slide side if you prefer) is heavier than the other side. This will cause the whole trailer to list to the port side (left side to land lubbers); especially when the slide is out. On our 179 (which has a bigger slide out) the amount of lean is not all that much, but it is noticeable.

First check that the tires on both sides are properly inflated, as this will affect the lean somewhat. 

However, there should not be any noticeable camber. The wheels on both sides should be almost parallel to the sides of the Rpod.
 
]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:13:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13855&PID=134747#134747 Camber : Is it me or does the driver-side... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13855&PID=134745#134745 Author: alandlearned
Subject: 13855
Posted: 01 Aug 2020 at 3:03pm

Is it me or does the driver-side wheel/tire on an r-pod 178 have a natural negative camber? I've been thinking maybe the driver-side is heavier due to the kitchen slide out. If this is in fact a problem/issue how can it be corrected? Thanks to all who read this and reply.

Al and Val ConfusedConfused
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