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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Topic: Torsion Axle Failure Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 7:13pm |
Thanks I looked into that but have decided not to go that route.
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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podwerkz
Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966 |
Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 7:23pm |
You might see if your local Forest River RV dealer can have the axle shipped along with the next load of smaller trailers that are typically shipped to the dealer on a step-deck.
Many years ago I had this done with a cargo trailer replacement axle and the shipping was free this way, they just add the axle to the shipment...this takes a bit longer (especially with the RV manufacturing delays we are seeing now) but might be doable in your area.
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r・pod 171 gone but not forgotten!
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Toyanvil
Senior Member Joined: 15 Feb 2019 Location: Bakersfield Online Status: Offline Posts: 157 |
Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 8:05pm |
It should be under warranty 11 years on torsion axles. http://www.lci1.com/axles go to the bottom of the page "downloads" and click on Axle warranty sheet
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 10:08pm |
The problem is the age of the axle. The warranty download says that it is as of January 1, 2017. Since this is a 2015 RPod, it may or may not apply. It would not hurt to contact LCI directly and find out.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 8:38am |
I have been in touch with Lippert again this morning here's the latest: My axle was manufactured on 09/21/2016 and came with a 1 year warranty. All axles manufactured on or after 01/01/2017 have an 11 year warranty. The cost of the new axles is $699.50 plus $300 for shipping. Lippert has agreed to provide the axle for free and I will pay only for shipping. I want to thank Lippert for good willing the axle and also for outstanding customer service they made everything easy and straight forward.
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 9:27am |
Just curious, does Lippert want your old axle back or is it yours to keep?
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 9:29am |
They do not want the axle back.
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 9:32am |
Ok, that's interesting. Kinda suggests that they already know. It would be great to learn what actually looks like it failed if you get a chance once you get it off the trailer.
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 29 Oct 2020 at 4:04pm |
When mine was replaced under warranty, they also did not want it back. They knew what the flaw was from the pictures I sent.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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ronahue
Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 14 Jan 2021 at 1:07pm |
Axle Update
Axle was installed yesterday by a free lance mechanic, a friend and myself total time 5.5 hours about 45 minutes on the axle the rest of the time removing tires brakes etc. and reinstalling. Mechanic charge me $160 I'm happy and ready to go.
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Ron & Sharon
2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
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