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Old 12-03-2013, 07:23 PM   #1
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RP177 Axle riser

Just purchased 2014 RP177 used (not much), and I dont live close to a dealer to ask them.
FR lists as an option, an Axle riser @2o# I can guess at what it is, but how do I know if is equipped with one?
There is a sq. section of metal tube the size of the frame, welded between axle and frame.
The last owner didn't know.
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Old 12-03-2013, 11:58 PM   #2
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Any chance you can take and post pictures of what you have?
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Old 12-04-2013, 09:58 AM   #3
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riser

Thanks for the response.
I would post pic, but I am between computers that I can do that with, long story. [I]save in cloud and all that stuff that I need to figure out right?
I am not in any hurry and will get back to you when I can, Thanks Again.
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Old 12-04-2013, 10:28 AM   #4
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Those are risers


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Old 12-04-2013, 04:02 PM   #5
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Thanks, That's it!
I guess some thought the trailer rides to low??
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Old 12-05-2013, 09:37 AM   #6
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Thanks, That's it!
I guess some thought the trailer rides to low??
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Without risers you have a pretty easy chance of scraping your stabilizers in some places. Gas stations are horrid and lots have yanked a stabilizer off there at the dips before the road. Driveways, and semi unlevel campgrounds have also been notorious for bottoming out, scraping and, digging at times.

Plenty of folks don't have them and are fine, just takes an experienced tower who knows when and how to maneuver their rig for the most part.
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Old 12-05-2013, 12:15 PM   #7
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with the small size of the R-pod, some like to take them into off-road areas or boondock in areas without paved roads.
so the extra clearance helps with that.
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