https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Wish List : Raise the low points - steps, drains etc Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:25:13 +0000 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:19:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=893 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8433#8433 Author: cane2
Subject: 893
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 6:19pm

I have not had any problems with the hight of pod as of yet. I would like to put a 2 step on instead of one. I would need a 5 inch drop for the first step not 7 like we have now. I have looked at many and so far have not found what i am looking for, also i cannot get down to look to see if they are welded on or bolt on .If bolted on then i would like to find a step that would have same bolt pattern. Just another mod i would like to make.]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:19:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8433#8433 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8419#8419 Author: yizit
Subject: 893
Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 12:33am

We have the risers and we think it looks just fine.  If I get a chance I'll post a picture.  Right now it's COLD outside.]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:33:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8419#8419 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8416#8416 Author: techntrek
Subject: 893
Posted: 05 Dec 2009 at 11:12pm

My only issue with the risers is how the fenders look once the wheels are lower.  If the fenders could be dropped, too, I might consider it.]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:12:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8416#8416 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8401#8401 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 893
Posted: 05 Dec 2009 at 10:41am

No measurable change in mpg with or without the risers! I installed the risers after a month of usage. My tow vehicle is a Jeep Liberty. I don't get very good mpg to begin with, driving the Jeep. I check my mpg via a ScanGauge II meter which has been calibrated to my vehicle.  Averaging calm/head/and tailwinds I loose about 8 mpg (at 55 mph) hauling my rPOD (with the holding tanks empty). I am sure larger vehicles would not have such a large drop in mileage. I hauled the Pod once with my full-sized Dodge pickup and found only a 2 mpg drop...the engine has more than twice the hp as my Jeep. I try to not to travel with partially filled/full waste tanks, and try to keep the clean water tank gallonage as low as possible.  I have only towed the pod once with nearly full tanks...that extra 600 lbs really made a difference in towing!
I don't think that raising the Pod just 4 inches makes much difference in wind resistance (even side winds)...but it made a big difference in campsite clearance and entering-leaving up a steep driveway.
I also found that my dump hose could just be laid on the ground without additional support.
The risers were a good investment.
]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:41:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8401#8401 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8400#8400 Author: PA Retiree
Subject: 893
Posted: 05 Dec 2009 at 7:08am

Any idea what effect the risers have on MPG?]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:08:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8400#8400 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8248#8248 Author: yizit
Subject: 893
Posted: 22 Nov 2009 at 11:00pm

I would suggest to anyone to just order the Pod with the risers.  Makes life a whole lot easier.  No more scraping the back on inclines or for those who like going on back trails, scraping the bottom.  The cost is very little if ordered with the risers.]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:00:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8248#8248 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8243#8243 Author: techntrek
Subject: 893
Posted: 22 Nov 2009 at 10:05pm

The 'pod sits fairly low w/o the risers.  A standard RV flip-out step is used on the 'pod, along with standard tongue jack, black/gray tank drain, and fresh water tank drain.  All of these things need to be raised.  If there isn't a removable step on the market, create one (the bracket on the standard step sits very low, I've already bent it once - come-along to the rescue).  Put the fresh water tank drain on the side, or at least find a plug that isn't 3 inches long.]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:05:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=893&PID=8243#8243