Happy ending. Checked all bolts. ok. checked for any movement of risers. ok. measured both fenders
from the rear.ok. measured wheel rims (horn) to frame forward and aft on both wheels. ok
Used carpenters level to check trailer - listing to the left. With spindle center above axle center, the
left wheel moved closer to the front of the fender because of the trailing arm radius.
Conclusion: the arch of the axle beam had me in a panic. The left wheel being closer to the front of the fender seemed to confirm my suspicion. My bad adventur in the State Park made it abvious.
Not unusual - I always start out assuming the worst, to be prooven wrong. Thanks for all your help,
particularly the arch fact.
For what it is worth: After the first 1000 miles I removed the spare wheel and bracket. Mounted it
to the tongue. Trailer was a little nervous on the Turnpike and I do not want to install a stabilzer.
Keeping any loads behind the axle to a minimum and moving the spare wheel made a difference.
Installed mud flaps for the pod and my Ford F 150. Highly recommended.
Switching off the overdrive on my truck (V8) a must through hilly terrain. ATF gauge moves towards
the red quickly going up a long incline. No difference in MPG, cool running transm. and no strain on engine. Adds only appr. 750 rpms to engine speed.
Love our rpod.