R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Have You Done Any Mods?
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Have You Done Any Mods?
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 1112131415 52>
Poll Question: Have you done any mods to your R-Pod?
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
687 [81.40%]
10 [1.18%]
135 [16.00%]
10 [1.18%]
2 [0.24%]
You can not vote in this poll

Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
RoyToy View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 05 Apr 2017
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 22 		Post Options Post Options   Quote RoyToy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Have You Done Any Mods?
    Posted: 31 Jul 2017 at 9:33am
Thank You  We are trying to be safe and get this right!  Also.... Loving the Pod!
Back to Top
lostagain View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 06 Sep 2016
Location: Quaker Hill, CT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2595 		Post Options Post Options   Quote lostagain Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jul 2017 at 9:57pm
I noticed no difference in stability with risers.  
Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost
Back to Top
StephenH View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Nov 2015
Location: Wake Forest, NC
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6487 		Post Options Post Options   Quote StephenH Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jul 2017 at 8:07pm
I don't think so. The 'Pods have a wide stance since the wheels are placed on the outside of the body. We've towed  on extended trips (just retuirned from one of over 3,000 miles), and we have risers. The only time I had problems was this past December when we hit ice with a strong 40 mpg gusting cross-wind. Risers or no risers would not have made a difference in that case.
StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
Back to Top
RoyToy View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 05 Apr 2017
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 22 		Post Options Post Options   Quote RoyToy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jul 2017 at 7:52pm
Do risers seem to have any effect on trailer sway or control?
Back to Top
mcarter View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 07 Apr 2016
Location: Greenbrier, TN
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 3419 		Post Options Post Options   Quote mcarter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 3:03pm
I also went with Save - A- Jacks, easy to install rear stabilizers at campsite.
Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
Back to Top
Leo B View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lyndonville, VT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4519 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Leo B Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 2:17pm
Agree with SephenH and Lostagain. I have had the back end drag and damage the rear jacks on our 171 when we started. Went into a minimart in  Maryland that had drainage ditches along their parking lot perimeter. ouch!!! Next move we did was put on the risors. no problems after that.
Leo & Melissa Bachand
2025 Ford Transit Camper van
2017 Ford F150
Previously owner
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
Back to Top
lostagain View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 06 Sep 2016
Location: Quaker Hill, CT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2595 		Post Options Post Options   Quote lostagain Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jul 2017 at 8:47am
I agree with StephenH, use the risers.  They improve overall ground clearance, reduce the risk of dragging the back of the trailer when you go over driveways or other obstructions, and improve the geometry of the trailer vis-a-vi the TV.  
Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost
Back to Top
StephenH View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Nov 2015
Location: Wake Forest, NC
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6487 		Post Options Post Options   Quote StephenH Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 9:21pm
Go for the risers. We have them on our 2016 179. If Forest River thought it safe to add them at the factory, you should be okay with having them installed after market.
StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
Back to Top
RoyToy View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 05 Apr 2017
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 22 		Post Options Post Options   Quote RoyToy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 8:46pm
Our Pod is not the Hood River Edition and does not have risers on it either  Thank You
Back to Top
RoyToy View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 05 Apr 2017
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 22 		Post Options Post Options   Quote RoyToy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jul 2017 at 8:43pm
Thanks for your reply.  I got two opinions on axle risers from two dealers. One said to try what we have then add.  Second said risers would effect towing and suspension and not to add. It's a shame to have this problem with the Pilot- cause it is our go-to vehicle! 
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 1112131415 52>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz