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Plantguy
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Topic: 179 Axle Issues Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 2:09pm |
Good question. There is a sticker on the axle with all the details. I am told the Dexter axle is better. I am now just looking in to a replacement. When I find the correct axle I will post.
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MDPaddlersPod
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Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 12:04pm |
How do you tell which axle you have, and which is better? I have a 2017 179.
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2002 Silverado1500
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David and Danette
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Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 2:07pm |
Originally posted by Plantguy
Hi David and Danette,If you had a new axle put on your 179, I would really appreciate the specifications of the axle. Like manufacturer, vin number, anything at all that would help me find the correct axle for my 179. Thanks for any help. Ken |
I am sorry you misunderstood my post regarding a axle replacement. We had a r-pod 171 sold it after 5 years and bought a V-Cross Vibe. It was the Vibe that had the bent axle that was replaced. The axle maybe the same as a r-pod's, they look the same but measurements could be different.
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019)
2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014)
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Plantguy
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Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 1:44pm |
Hi David and Danette, If you had a new axle put on your 179, I would really appreciate the specifications of the axle. Like manufacturer, vin number, anything at all that would help me find the correct axle for my 179. Thanks for any help. Ken
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Plantguy
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Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 11:56am |
I just got 2 more bent axle replies today. Maybe there is a weak axle issue. Not to be harsh nor argumentative , but are you supporting FR's do nothing policy?
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Plantguy
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Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 11:48am |
Thanks for the feedback. Now, what to do?
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krkees
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Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 9:24am |
I ended up selling my 176 after replacing my axle, and getting a LANCE. I was not impressed with FR's service on more than one issue. But spending $850 to replace an bad axle is ridiculous beyond words when the unit was 2 years old. Never hit a dip, speed bump, pot hole or anything. Never overloaded it and was very well taken care of. This crap they push on you, that you must have hit something is B.S. My axle was bent to where there was outside wear on the tire, meaning it was tweaked the opposite direction a pot hole or hitting anything would have bent it. I'm happy with my Lance 1995. Good luck!
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Gregm
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Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 8:04am |
I also have a bent axle on my 2014 171 and never travel with my tanks full or carry much other weight since our trips are usually 4 days or less
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Bill-GA
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Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 9:24pm |
I'm another bent axle recipient! I have a 2010 176T and noticed the obvious after returning from the Northeast last summer. $500 + $100 shipping + installation charge I'm back on the road. I tried to discuss a higher rated axle with FR ..... No help from FR.
I saw some info on this forum (?) by a savvy owner who upgraded to 5000# + by himself but it seemed beyond my capability.
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Bill & Bev
13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa'
2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out)
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Keith-N-Dar
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Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 8:33pm |
Three isn't many on this forum. One is enough, but your grievance is not stronger by trying to make it seem like it is common.
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