2020 190 Bent Lippert Axle

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   Hi all!

I got my first TT (190) last May before the heavy Covid hit.  Since then have been on 5 trips including Yellowstone and various lakes around Washington.  After years of tenting it's finally time to have some luxury during my fishing trips.

Searching the forums it appears to be a common issue with the bent axle and given that the carrying load is only 289 pounds, I may have exceeded it but I am not sure.

I have asked the dealership where I bought it to put in a warranty claim but an not holding my breath as my warranty is two months past the one year mark.

Both tires are 1" out of plumb...

A string line pulled tight across the axle shows only a 1/16" gap in the center...

My question is what is the best option of the solutions found here in the forum if there is no warranty help?

Find someone to re-bend the existing and add a support like StephanH's support?
I assume an alignment shop would do this and I can fab up the support myself.
Buy a new one of the same and add the support?
This way I can re-use my wheel, brakes and tires.
Buy a new heavier Dexter 5000lbs.
I assume I would also have to get new wheels and tires?
Comes with peace of mind that I can carry fresh water in my tank for dry camping in the boonies without bending an axle.
Am I missing anything as far as issues?  Is it best to stick with a torsion axle?

Keith

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	Hi all! I got my first TT (190) last May before the heavy Covid hit. Since then have been on 5 trips including Yellowstone and various lakes around Washington. After years of tenting it's finally time to have some luxury during my fishing trips. Searching the forums it appears to be a common issue with the bent axle and given that the carrying load is only 289 pounds, I may have exceeded it but I am not sure. I have asked the dealership where I bought it to put in a warranty claim but an not holding my breath as my warranty is two months past the one year mark. Both tires are 1" out of plumb... A string line pulled tight across the axle shows only a 1/16" gap in the center... My question is what is the best option of the solutions found here in the forum if there is no warranty help? Find someone to re-bend the existing and add a support like StephanH's support? I assume an alignment shop would do this and I can fab up the support myself. Buy a new one of the same and add the support? This way I can re-use my wheel, brakes and tires. Buy a new heavier Dexter 5000lbs. I assume I would also have to get new wheels and tires? Comes with peace of mind that I can carry fresh water in my tank for dry camping in the boonies without bending an axle. Am I missing anything as far as issues? Is it best to stick with a torsion axle? Keith