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Bill-J
Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2016 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 36 |
Topic: 179 Axle Issues Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 10:59am |
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I bought the rig Oct. 22, 2017 and it was bought brand new so we are the first owners and it is definitely under factory warranty.
There are many problems some minor some major. We cancelled the last 2 weeks of our vacation, for weather AND problems... Anyway we got home and I delivered it back to the dealer. I was suppose to pick it up today. I could then give an accurate description of who did what or did not do what. Can not pick up today because of snow but tomorrow I'll go get it then I can post the whole story.
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When in doubt, don't.
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 7:36am | |
Quoted for truth. If you are under warranty, and have an issue, it's the DEALER who does the repair, FR only approves the repair if needed. Any issue you are having with the dealer is the dealer. It will help if you actually tell us what the issue is. Since you report that FR says it's "to spec".. |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 5:13am | |
If the dealer you bought it from is not honoring the warranty and doing repairs for you that is the dealer issue and their responsibility, not Forest River. Only thing FR ever has to do is approve it. If you're in your warranty period and something is messed up and it's not due to lack of care of user caused then your dealer is giving you the run around.
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karllindgren
Newbie Joined: 04 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 05 Feb 2017 at 3:10pm | |
I have an 2013 R-171 with axial issues like the rest of you.I have a 3000 lb lippert axial,and in the process of replacing it with a dexter as high of weight that i can get with 5 lugs.I hear different sizes from everybody even them.I now they have a 3500 lb hope its enough,good luck everybody karl
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Bill-J
Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2016 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 36 |
Posted: 04 Feb 2017 at 12:48pm | |
I am finding FR takes responsibility for nothing. Everything was installed per spec and that is it. The dealer also will not do anything because they say it is FR responsibility so guess who gets left holding the bag.
Sure wish I had found this blog BEFORE I bought my Rpod... PS Mine are not axle problems..... yet. Just everything else.
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When in doubt, don't.
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Bill-J
Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2016 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 36 |
Posted: 04 Feb 2017 at 12:27pm | |
From what I am experiencing with FR and my 180 I bet they did NOT do anything for you.
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When in doubt, don't.
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mtbmitch
Groupie Joined: 15 Sep 2013 Location: Boise, idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 91 |
Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 10:34am | |
Thinking about a Lance 1575. How is your 1995 holding up?
thanks Mitch |
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enjoy the fresh air
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 9:15pm | |
Who?
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Plantguy
Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2015 Location: Calistoga, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 102 |
Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 6:33pm | |
I found a sticker on the trailer tongue also. It had the name Lippert on it.
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Life is too important to be taken seriously!i
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MDPaddlersPod
Senior Member Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Online Status: Offline Posts: 135 |
Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 2:19pm | |
There is a data sticker on top of the axle but no mention of manufacturer.
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MDPaddlersPod
2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
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