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podsible dream 
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We just purchased a RP-171 (is it 'a' or 'an' RPod?) in a private sale - almost new, only two short camping trips on it. It has a sway control setup that I don't see the need for behind the truck. But it has no risers, which I can see the need for after scraping the sway unit's connectors on several bumps and into the driveway. There are no dealers nearby in Central NJ, but there is a competent RV dealer just down the road who has done lights and wiring for my other utility trailer for me. Are there specific riser sets for the pods, or can I go to my local guy and ask to purchase generic ones to have them installed? Looking forward to sleeping off the ground... and fixing up our new home away!!!
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profmagickb
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Posted: 03 Dec 2010 at 3:16pm |
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congrats on the purchase, youre gonna love it.
I don't know if there are generic risers but you should be able to order them, and have your local guy put em on. They are merely a piece of metal that sits between the axle and trailer frame. Mine were $200 installed. Certainly would be easy enough to fabricate some too.
Got this pic off the internet, so you can see what you need.
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Posted: 03 Dec 2010 at 3:29pm |
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Thanks for the quick reply. I'll talk to the RV dealer down the road and see what we can do.
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Posted: 03 Dec 2010 at 5:47pm |
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Congrats on your new Pod. We too have a 171 and are very happy with it.
Happy trails. . . . . . . |
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Posted: 03 Dec 2010 at 7:44pm |
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I installed the lift kit available from Forest River. I had my local dealer install them while I waited. I'm very glad I did. No more scraping!
I also flipped my hitch over to raise the hitch height.
Lark F-150 R 171
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Posted: 04 Dec 2010 at 3:16pm |
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congrats and enjoy your purchase!
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Posted: 04 Dec 2010 at 4:55pm |
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Congratulations on your purchase!
I ordered my axle risers from Forest River and had my local Camping World install them. Solved the problem of scraping my driveway every time I pulled out! Enjoy! Betsy |
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Posted: 04 Dec 2010 at 5:41pm |
Oh yeah, I would say a R-pod, one would use an when preceeding a word begining with a vowel.
Would you like an apple or a banana. However, I do not have a degree in english, so I may be wrong.
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Posted: 04 Dec 2010 at 6:06pm |
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However, we often use "an" when speaking when the consonant on the noun has a sound that sounds like a vowel. Like an are-pod...
Me neither, I am a biologist by training.
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Posted: 04 Dec 2010 at 8:01pm |
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touche, now that I say it aloud I think you are correct. My analytical mind was just seeing an R.
my degree is in physics.
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