R-pod Owners Forum : 179 Axle Issues

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Subject: 5018
Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 10:59am

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.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 10:59:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87601#87601 179 Axle Issues : Originally posted by kymooses Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87583#87583 Author: furpod
Subject: 5018
Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 7:36am

Originally posted by kymooses

Originally posted by Bill-J

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. Angry

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.

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"..
]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 07:36:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87583#87583 179 Axle Issues : Originally posted by Bill-JI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87574#87574 Author: kymooses
Subject: 5018
Posted: 06 Feb 2017 at 5:13am

Sure wish I had found this blog BEFORE I bought my Rpod...

PS Mine are not axle problems..... yet. Just everything else. Angry

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:13:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87574#87574 179 Axle Issues : I have an 2013 R-171 with axial... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87561#87561 Author: karllindgren
Subject: 5018
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
]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2017 15:10:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87561#87561 179 Axle Issues : I am finding FR takes responsibility... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87531#87531 Author: Bill-J
Subject: 5018
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. Angry

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2017 12:48:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87531#87531 179 Axle Issues : From what I am experiencing with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87530#87530 Author: Bill-J
Subject: 5018
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.]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2017 12:27:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=87530#87530 179 Axle Issues : Thinking about a Lance 1575. How... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=81215#81215 Author: mtbmitch
Subject: 5018
Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 10:34am

Thinking about a Lance 1575. How is your 1995 holding up?
thanks
Mitch
]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:34:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=81215#81215 179 Axle Issues : Originally posted by PlantguyI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80783#80783 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5018
Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 9:15pm

Originally posted by Plantguy

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?

Who?

]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 21:15:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80783#80783 179 Axle Issues : I found a sticker on the trailer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80771#80771 Author: Plantguy
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Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 6:33pm

I found a sticker on the trailer tongue also. It had the name Lippert on it. ]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:33:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80771#80771 179 Axle Issues : There is a data sticker on top... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80759#80759 Author: MDPaddlersPod
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Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 2:19pm

There is a data sticker on top of the axle but no mention of manufacturer.]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:19:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80759#80759 179 Axle Issues : Good question. There is a sticker... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80758#80758 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 5018
Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 2:09pm

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.]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:09:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80758#80758 179 Axle Issues : How do you tell which axle you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80752#80752 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 5018
Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 12:04pm

How do you tell which axle you have, and which is better? I have a 2017 179.]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:04:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80752#80752 179 Axle Issues : Originally posted by PlantguyHi... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80732#80732 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 5018
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.]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:07:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80732#80732 179 Axle Issues : Hi David and Danette,If you had... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80731#80731 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 5018
Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 1:44pm

Hi David and Danette,

Ken

]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:44:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80731#80731 179 Axle Issues : I just got 2 more bent axle replies... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80729#80729 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 5018
Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 11:56am

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? ]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:56:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80729#80729 179 Axle Issues : Thanks for the feedback. Now,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80728#80728 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 5018
Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 11:48am

Thanks for the feedback. Now, what to do?]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:48:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80728#80728 179 Axle Issues : I ended up selling my 176 after... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80725#80725 Author: krkees
Subject: 5018
Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 9:24am

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!
]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:24:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80725#80725 179 Axle Issues : I also have a bent axle on my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80724#80724 Author: Gregm
Subject: 5018
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 ]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:04:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80724#80724 179 Axle Issues : I'm another bent axle recipient!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80718#80718 Author: Bill-GA
Subject: 5018
Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 9:24pm

I'm another bent axle recipient! I have a 2010 176T and noticed the obvious after returning from the Northeast last summer. $500 + $100 shipping + installation charge I'm back on the road. I tried to discuss a higher rated axle with FR ..... No help from FR.

I saw some info on this forum (?) by a savvy owner who upgraded to 5000# + by himself but it seemed beyond my capability.

]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:24:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80718#80718 179 Axle Issues : Three isn't many on this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80716#80716 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 5018
Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 8:33pm

Three isn't many on this forum. One is enough, but your grievance is not stronger by trying to make it seem like it is common.

]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:33:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80716#80716 179 Axle Issues : Isn't 3 enough? How many... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80691#80691 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 5018
Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 1:17am

Isn't 3 enough? How many don't make a comment or are not in this owners group. Are you trying to say that there is not an issue with this axle? Just curious.]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2016 01:17:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80691#80691 179 Axle Issues : Originally posted by PlantguyKymooses,I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80678#80678 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 5018
Posted: 17 Aug 2016 at 7:03pm

Originally posted by Plantguy

Kymooses,

I have "an issue" with my axle as do many members of this forum.

Plantguy

How many? Counting you I think of three. out of now many members?
]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:03:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80678#80678 179 Axle Issues : The Forest River Vibe had a issue... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80647#80647 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 5018
Posted: 16 Aug 2016 at 7:35pm

The Forest River Vibe had a issue with bent axles then the last year they were made they increased the axle capacity by 900 lbs. The Division V-Cross Vibe is no longer a RV manufacturing division of Forest River. But I never heard of forest river replacing the axles on the earlier made Vibes. I don't know the truth of why V-Cross Vibe doesn't exist anymore but could only guess the axle problem may have had something to do with it.]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:35:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80647#80647 179 Axle Issues : Originally posted by PlantguyHi... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80644#80644 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 5018
Posted: 16 Aug 2016 at 7:01pm

Originally posted by Plantguy

Hi Budward,
I also have a 179 with a bent axle. I have had no help from FR or the axle manufacturer. My trailer weighs out at 3450 lbs. almost empty of my things and very little water. I have come across my Rpod owners with axle problems. My axle is rated at 3550 lbs. I don't think that axle is strong enough for the 179 unit. I am going to the Department of Transportation and look for their regulations concerning axle to weight requirements. I am not a lawyer but think this could become a class action case. I would like your help in contacting other owners in order to get as much support as possible. Also, I just picked up my trailer from a FR certified repair shop. I was hung up on while trying to get some information about the axle twice by the owner and called a jerk. Customer service??? Please let me know if you want to help.
Plantguy

Another class action threat. Go figure
]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:01:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80644#80644 179 Axle Issues : Hi Budward, I also have a 179... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80605#80605 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 5018
Posted: 16 Aug 2016 at 12:10am

Hi Budward,
I also have a 179 with a bent axle. I have had no help from FR or the axle manufacturer. My trailer weighs out at 3450 lbs. almost empty of my things and very little water. I have come across my Rpod owners with axle problems. My axle is rated at 3550 lbs. I don't think that axle is strong enough for the 179 unit. I am going to the Department of Transportation and look for their regulations concerning axle to weight requirements. I am not a lawyer but think this could become a class action case. I would like your help in contacting other owners in order to get as much support as possible. Also, I just picked up my trailer from a FR certified repair shop. I was hung up on while trying to get some information about the axle twice by the owner and called a jerk. Customer service??? Please let me know if you want to help.
Plantguy]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:10:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80605#80605 179 Axle Issues : Originally posted by PlantguyKymooses,I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80329#80329 Author: kymooses
Subject: 5018
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 2:10pm

Originally posted by Plantguy

Kymooses,

I have "an issue" with my axle as do many members of this forum.

Plantguy

I've never said you or anyone else can't have a problem with an axle. Anything I've stated is only that it is not some widespread problem with the R-Pod travel trailers as a whole.

]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:10:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80329#80329 179 Axle Issues : Kymooses,I have "an issue"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80322#80322 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 5018
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 10:01am

Kymooses,

I have "an issue" with my axle as do many members of this forum.

Plantguy

]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:01:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80322#80322 179 Axle Issues : I have the same problem. FR sent... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80321#80321 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 5018
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 9:58am

I have the same problem. FR sent photos of axle to axle manufacturer. Not covered as they claim it was driver error. I am not so sure about that. Pothole? I had just bought the 179 and while at a friends house nearby, we notice the chamber being out of line. I just found this forum and am starting to wonder about FR's concerns for their customers.

Plantguy

]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:58:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80321#80321 179 Axle Issues : Hi Budward and other axle problem... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80293#80293 Author: Plantguy
Subject: 5018
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 7:05pm

Hi Budward and other axle problem people,

I thought I had bent my axle when I hit a pothole going at low speed. Now, from what I read in this forum, the chamber bends in at the top when the Pod is parked. When being towed, the wheel straightens up. From the rear, the axle looks bent. I have had a difficult time with FV, the axle manufacturer and the service company. Angry

I think I will tow it like it is...

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2016 19:05:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=80293#80293 179 Axle Issues : Originally posted by BudwardNew... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5018&PID=60855#60855 Author: Appocalexx
Subject: 5018
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 9:36pm

Originally posted by Budward

New axle is in! Will try to get pics up soon, but I'm very busy as our departure date for a long trip approaches.
Old axle was heavy, could barely lift it.
New axle I can't lift! Thankfully my Kubota front end loader got it out of the cargo trailer I brought it home in. I used my transmission jack to position it under the trailer, which was perched high on jack stands.
Brakes are massive compared to old axle, that will be nice in mountains as they will heat up less, and they will wear less.
Rpod is 3" higher than before, that is good as I always thought it was too low even with risers. I hate dragging stuff on steep drives etc.

Dexter was a week late delivering the axle to the distributor and then they made it with the wrong mounting plates, I ordered high and they put standard on it. Fortunately it all worked out as the rpod ended up plenty high, another 3/4" would have been getting near too much. I had planned to make new risers anyway but ended up using the original.

Test drive later today Smile

I know this is an old post but a good one.

Been searching all day for a post like this one on the web and finally found someone with the same issue i am having with dragging things on the ground. Planning on doing some boon docking and this type of mod i feel is well worth the time and $$ plus you can add more things to your load when traveling. Unfortunatley this will have to wait till i get back to the lower 48.

If your still around the forum, have you thought about adding a leaf kit, either under axle with the set up you have or over axle without the block or smaller block?

Also any update on this new axle and how it has held up for you?

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