R-pod Owners Forum : New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172) http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172) Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 02:01:31 +0000 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:43:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8744 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172) : Thanks everyone for the advice.I've... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81906#81906 Author: lostagain
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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.


]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:43:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81906#81906 New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172) : You can get a drop hitch. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81904#81904 Author: furpod
Subject: 8744
Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 7:03pm

You can get a drop hitch.

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:03:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81904#81904 New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172) : If that doesn't do the trick... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81899#81899 Author: Shelpod
Subject: 8744
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.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81899#81899 New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172) : Welcome to the group!! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81898#81898 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8744
Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 5:53pm

Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 172!]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:53:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81898#81898 New to r-Pod (Used 2009 - 172) : Hello everyone. We just bought... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81896#81896 Author: lostagain
Subject: 8744
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.]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:26:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8744&PID=81896#81896