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    Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 7:13pm
Thanks I looked into that but have decided not to go that route.
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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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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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Posts: 6285 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Posts: 316 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post 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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They do not want the axle back.
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post 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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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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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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