Bent Axle

As stated above we have had this issue for 11 years.  We replace our tires at 5 year intervals with one set having 24,000+ miles on them after 5 years (Hartland tire load range "C").  It was observable that there was slightly more wear on the inside of the tire but there was plenty of tread left, there were no worries as far as safety was concerned even after 5 years and 24,000+ miles.

We have had a slight bent axle on our 177 for 11 years on the slide side.  Yes, there is some additional wear on the inside tread but after 5 years (when they are replaced) there is still plenty of tread left, even on the inside of the tire.  Traveling over 43,000 miles with this condition, I don't worry about it.

Unfortunately F/R continues to make Rpods with axle connection points about a foot or so away from the end of the axle. If you hit a bump or pothole, it leaves the unsupported last foot or so to absorb the full shock of it. Funny thing is, they also build surveyor campers too. Those have the connection point at the absolute end of the axle. Why the heck do they do things like that. 

Just wondering,....I hear a lot about the weak axles in the R-Pod and that they may become slightly bent causing a slight (top-in) cambering of the wheels. My question is,....is there anything unsafe about using it with a slightly bent axle? If it still tows fine, what is the down side??