How To Lift a Forest River R-Pod Trailer

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I need to lift my R-Pod for increased ground clearance. What do I need to do this?

asked by: BillyBob

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The correct lift kit to use on your Forest River R-Pod Trailer will depend on the year. If you have a post 2014 then you will need to use the Axle Riser Kit part # LC382741 for square shaped axles or part # LC270682 for diamond shaped axles as Forest River switched to Lippert Torsion Axles for the R-Pod in 2014. If you have a pre 2014 then you will need to use the Torflex Lift Kit part # K71-707-01 as Forest River used Dexter Torsion Axles before 2014.

I always recommend that you check the axle tag to make sure you indeed have a Lippert or Dexter torsion axle as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

According to my research, your 2010 Forest River R-Pod M-173 travel trailer came with Dexter Torflex axles. Therefore, in order to lift the trailer you would need to use one of the following depending on which axle you have. If you have a #9 (2,000…

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Answer 2

Thank you for providing all your axle information Orrie. I do see your 2014 Forest River R-Pod 177 does have the #10 Torflex which would use the Lift Kit #K71-707-01. This provides 2-5/8&quot; of additional ground clearance. You are not…

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I can tell you how to go about determining if a Lippert Axle Riser Kit will fit your trailer, but these are universal fits, and we don&#39;t have any way of knowing what specific axles are on any year, make, or model of trailer. So in order…

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The Axle Riser Kit - Single Square Torsion Axle part #LC382741 will lift both sides of the trailer frame up 3-1/2" to add clearance between the frame and the axle. To install the axle riser kit you want to raise the trailer one side at a…

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Answer 5

It depends on how much clearance you currently have around your wheels. Ideally, you should have 3 inches minimum clearance between your fender and your wheels and an inch minimum between your sidewall and trailer frame/wall. As your wheel size…

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Answer 6

It is certainly possible for any axle to wear out enough over time to need replacing. Since the suspension is built into a torsion axle if the suspension part was to wear out pretty much the only solution would be to replace the axle. If the…

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Answer 7

It looks like different year models of the Forest River R-Pod 195 had different fenders. If you have a full-fledged fender then the closest we have are the silver Fulton Single Axle Trailer Fenders w Top and Side Steps #F008595-2. It didn't…

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Answer 8

Since we know your R-Pod is newer than 2014 we know that your have the Lippert torsion style axles which means there are two different lift kits that will potentially fit. You will need to use the Axle Riser Kit part #LC382741 for square shaped…

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Answer 9

A galvanized steel fender like #CE17701G has a corrosion-resistant zinc coating applied to it, while a raw steel fender like #CE17720 does not. Both types can be painted, but it will be easier to paint the non-galvanized part. In either case the…

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Answer 10

If you are referring to a lift kit then we have 2 different options for you to choose from if you have a Dexter Torflex axle. If you have a #9 Torflex axle with a 2,000 lb capacity then you want part #K71-723-01. Should you have a #10 Torflex axle…

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Answer 11

I attached two pictures to this page that show the install instructions for the Pop and Lock Custom Tailgate Handle #PL8675 you referenced as well as an install video link that we shot that will walk you through the entire process!

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Answer 12

Thanks so much for the photos, and based on those, your 2018 Liberty Outdoors Little Guy Max travel trailer has a 3,500 lb Lippert square torsion axle, for which we do have the correct lift kit, which is the following: - Axle Riser Kit - Single…

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