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    Posted: 20 Oct 2020 at 11:21am
I have a bent Axle on a 2020 rpid rp189
Forest river say of all the axles in the world I have to choose from theres are the only ones that will work.
Has anyone else changed there axles with a generic axle
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Posts: 473 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Apr 2018 at 5:43pm
Originally posted by CharlieM

I absolutely second the #5000 recommendation. The original axles, #3500 I think, were marginal on the larger Pods and led to bent axle problems (should have been dual axles anyway).

I sorta hesitate to put in my 2 cents worth, but this has been discussed before. 

I had a bent axle, after 'out of warranty' of course, not having gone over anything bad that I knew of, but of course knew that FR would just say, "you bent it." and I couldn't say, "no". 

As far as I can see, 3500 lb axles are 'industry standard' for all R-Pod class trailers. I could easily be wrong, it's just what I found when I investigated it awhile ago. If someone makes a trailer with a heavier one, it's a good reason to buy that trailer, everything else being equal.

If anybody ever starts a class-action lawsuit, I will not only eagerly, but happily join in, not that I think it ever will.
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I did remove it and it was in my book.    So mine says - Forest River, Surveyor - 37, DEX# 2049469, S/N 121897435, Capacity 3500 lbs. I do not have a dog in the fight about 5K axles, only can say I have had no issues with mine - Knock on Wood.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 6:50pm
sclayton,

I have a 2015 178, I recall the axle sticker was on it. I seem to recall removing it and putting it in my book, I will check tomorrow. Will pass that to you if I do have it. Give me some time to answer. Stand by.
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 2:45pm
I absolutely second the #5000 recommendation. The original axles, #3500 I think, were marginal on the larger Pods and led to bent axle problems (should have been dual axles anyway).
 
If you order a Dexter torsion axle you also have the option of specifying the downward angle. Increasing the angle above the original OEM angle can increase ground clearance and reduce the possibility of tire to fender contact. I hesitate to make a specific recommendation by remote control but I would consider 5 degrees more than the original. FR can tell you what was originally on your Pod if you give them the VIN. The question is will they. Others on this forum, possibly @furpod, may have some thoughts. It might be instructive to talk to the engineering folks at the Oregon RPOD factory about what axle they use on the Hood River models.

At least one other person on this forum has replaced the axle. Search the archives and PM them for ideas.
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Posts: 6 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 12:20pm
The dealer will be filling out the form. I was hoping someone with the same unit would have the info on their axle and I could use that.
I guess I'm just impatient and I think the dealer doing the build sheet will take forever.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 10:32am
Originally posted by sclayton

Would they have used both in 2014 on 178


It's possible. But, if you are ordering an axle, it doesn't matter what's on there now, only that you fill out the form properly and are accurate on your measurements.
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Would they have used both in 2014 on 178
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 10:11am
Originally posted by sclayton

Would all same make and model come with same axle?


FR has used both Lippert and Dexter axles.
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Posts: 6 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2018 at 9:24am
Would all same make and model come with same axle?
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