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    Posted: 23 Oct 2020 at 3:42pm
Frame attachments look fine I’m in touch with Lippert customer service and will keep the forum posted.

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The axle torsion arms are independent, they only extend into the axle tube a short distance at each end and are embedded in rubber, which is what flexed under load. So, it seems unlikely that there would be simultaneous failures of the torsion arms at both ends. If you haven't already, take a close look at the axle to frame attachments and at the frame rails themselves in that area. We have had a couple of failures reported on the forum in those. Let us know what you find. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Oct 2020 at 1:14pm
No, but please keep us posted as to what you find out.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Oct 2020 at 11:43am
Yesterday while driving my 2015 R-Pod 179 to winter storage I heard a loud bang (like a shotgun going off) I stopped and could see no visible damage. However when I resumed driving I notice the trailer had no bounce. After jacking the trailer on both sides I determined their was limited downward movement of the torsion bars. I assume a broken torsion axle. Anyone experience this? 
 
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