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    Posted: 13 Aug 2016 at 12:11pm
I want to upgrade the axle to one with a greater load capacity. I heard about a 4400lb. Unit. Does anyone have info. on it? My wheel has 5 hubs nuts. Will my wheel fit on this new axle?
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Posts: 1218 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Aug 2016 at 2:23pm
Originally posted by Plantguy

Thanks for your kind words. I reported my axle to FR and the axle manufacturer 2 months after I bought the Pod. It was still under warranty. The axle manufacturer claimed it was my fault and not a warranty covered issue. I got no help from FR. I am very disappointed in FR. Angry
I would try a different dealer perhaps if possible Camping World. I have hit some large potholes with our trailer heavy loaded with our new axle and it has not bent. Maybe if a serious technician confirms your axle is bent and not a result of how you drove it and reports it as a warranty claim it may get fixed. Sometimes it good to be persistent.
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Posts: 102 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Aug 2016 at 1:55pm
I agree. I will check with a trailer repair shop on Tuesday. Thanks.
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How do I find good axle manufacturers?
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Hard to say which companies are "good", but doing a quick search online I see many options out there.  But there are only a few major manufacturers (like Dexter), similar to the major appliances inside (like Dometic and Suburban).
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I did find some manufacturers through Google. I'm not quite sure what I want to do. I have an email in to Forest River. I'll just wait and see. Too late now to enjoy the trailer this summer.
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