Torsion axel issue?

I looked at the brackets when I was at the camper. They do not look bent and the hardware looks tight but I did not have the proper tools with me to verify. Trying to get an appt at our local rpod dealer.  Not looking good for our trip next week. Fingers crossed

My vote on the appearance is a fender that isn't exactly where it should be.  At least one of my wheels looks the same, and it isn't the wheel.

I have yet to jack it up. When I looked last night there was no evidence of rust around the axel. I as well want to get to the bottom of this.  I do not want to have to cancel my plans but it is a two and a half hr tow and I am not going to do that with what is acting as a solid axel. Still trying to get a hold of service. Argh.  

Originally posted by ToddLat I have yet to jack it up. When I looked last night there was no evidence of rust around the axel. I as well want to get to the bottom of this.  I do not want to have to cancel my plans but it is a two and a half hr tow and I am not going to do that with what is acting as a solid axel. Still trying to get a hold of service. Argh.

I am very familiar with both Dexter and Alko torsion axles and don't see how it could lock unless it was severely overloaded somehow and jammed in the up position, or the rubber shock element completely failed.

Have you had someone go in the trailer and jump up and down to confirm the axle is not operating?

On my 179 the tires are very supple with a fair amount of movement just walking around in the trailer.
I also notice a lot of tire sidewall flex when towing, much more than I've ever seen on other trailers even though I run the full 50 psi pressure.

     I am going to change this thread a little but the same subject. I read that a torsion axle has a shorter life span than a leaf spring axle. Does anyone know how short and what part fails?