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    Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 8:04am
I also have a bent axle on my 2014 171 and never travel with my tanks full or carry much other weight since our trips are usually 4 days or less
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I ended up selling my 176 after replacing my axle, and getting a LANCE.  I was not impressed with FR's service on more than one issue.  But spending $850 to replace an bad axle is ridiculous beyond words when the unit was 2 years old.  Never hit a dip, speed bump, pot hole or anything.  Never overloaded it and was very well taken care of.  This crap they push on you, that you must have hit something is B.S.  My axle was bent to where there was outside wear on the tire, meaning it was tweaked the opposite direction a pot hole or hitting anything would have bent it.  I'm happy with my Lance 1995.  Good luck! 
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Thanks for the feedback. Now, what to do?
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I just got 2 more bent axle replies today. Maybe there is a weak axle issue. Not to be harsh nor argumentative , but are you supporting FR's do nothing policy? 
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Hi David and Danette,
If you had a new axle put on your 179, I would really appreciate the specifications of the axle. Like manufacturer, vin number, anything at all that would help me find the correct axle for my 179. Thanks for any help.
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Posts: 1214 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 2:07pm
Originally posted by Plantguy

Hi David and Danette,
If you had a new axle put on your 179, I would really appreciate the specifications of the axle. Like manufacturer, vin number, anything at all that would help me find the correct axle for my 179. Thanks for any help.
Ken 
I am sorry you misunderstood my post regarding a axle replacement. We had a r-pod 171 sold it after 5 years and bought a V-Cross Vibe. It was the Vibe that had the bent axle that was replaced. The axle maybe the same as a r-pod's, they look the same but measurements could be different.
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How do you tell which axle you have, and which is better? I have a 2017 179.
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Good question. There is a sticker on the axle with all the details. I am told the Dexter axle is better. I am now just looking in to a replacement. When I find the correct axle I will post.
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There is a data sticker on top of the axle but no mention of manufacturer.
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I found a sticker on the trailer tongue also. It had the name Lippert on it. 
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