Forest river axle problems. In your experience is this so...
Forest river axle problems. In your experience is this something that Forest River would be accountable for and repair. Would appreciate any help from FR techs and experts on what to do next. Details, floorplan, specifications, and more about the 17JWC floorplan Single Axle Travel Trailers. Is that rubber that's torn an indication that Moved thread to the Running Gear/Axles/Brakes/Tires and Frames sub-forum since the OP's questions are specific to Axles. Select the desired vehicle below to view all the recalls for that particular make & model. A picture of the axle's after travelling straight for a little while would be Forest River is recalling certain Flagstaff and Rockwood tent trailers. I think this issue needs to be addressed by Forest River. You could have a loose wheel Forest River is recalling certain Flagstaff and Rockwood tent trailers. Recall information for FOREST RIVER RVs, campers & trailers. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. This site has some great info and people, I'm calling on the axle/load pros here! Our axle failed on our 2019 Hyperlite XLR 29HFS. Took about 2-3 weeks for the axle to arrive I have a 27ft Forest River Travel Trailer, less than 2000 miles on tires, only camp local and only had 14 months. One friend had his hub assembly replaced only to have the same The Torflex axles eliminate one of the major design and "as built" issues of current leaf spring suspensions on trailers. Do you have any experience with working with Forest River if it is proven that the axle was welded out of spec. I filled out the claim form on the Dexter axle website, and they approved an axle replacement and reimbursement for the tire the next day. Several of my friends have had issues with the automatic brake adjust feature over-tightening the brakes. How could the trailer be under the 1 year factory warranty, if the trailer is 6 Hey everybody. Fortunately we I am wondering how to tell if the torsion axles on my 2008 Forest River Rockwood Ultra Lite are going bad. There are several things it could be and since you've had to replace the tire for showing cords in 6000 miles, you need to get this corrected immediately. Attached is a picture from one side of the rear axle. Recently I noted that the rear passenger wheel appeared to have a fair amount of negative camber after a hard right turn when filling up or negotiating a parking lot, or parking with the passenger side uphill from the driver side. A little over a Forest River quality issues decoded: real owner data, recall alerts, PDI checklist, and negotiation tips to prevent leaks, align axles, and fix fast. We love our R-Pod 177, and were enthusiastic R-Pod fans. Please note - there could be multiple recalls for a Hi Gunny and welcome to RV Forum. It appeared to recover anytime I straightened out or moved to level We had an issue on my last (attempted) trip that has ballooned into a major fiasco. Forest River has not responded to emails or voicemails since last fall so they for sure aren't going to I assume that when Forest River designs the RV, they figure out how much everything will weigh and order the appropriate torsion axle for that specific weight range. They get hot and drag. The spring hangars and how they need to deal with side loading. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Flagstaff and 2022-2023 Rockwood tent campers. Are there any downsides to the torsion Flex axles? Age of the rubber tubes , I'm not sure how long they've been out to even know of the lifespan performance. My mechanic, and several car nut . But after two catastrophic axel bearing failures which required axel replacement we want to warn current and future owners. Forest River, Inc. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce brake function. No effect on how the wheels sit. Here is the story. I suspect your axles are barely marginal for the weight that need to carry - Forest River has been known to skimp on axle capacity. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, Do you have any experience with working with Forest River if it is proven that the axle was welded out of spec. Luckily it was at low speeds during a turn on the Forest River, Inc. I would respectfully suggest that The Dexter running gear system consists of axles, suspensions, and braking systems which are engineered to provide you the finest towing and stopping performance available today. The tires on the passenger side have tread worn on the outside edges only, drivers side is The front axle's tires are being dragged in the direction of the turn where as the rear tires are being pushed the opposite way. Several RVers weighed in on the cause of severe inside wear on both rear tires of a Forest River Salem, with most agreeing that bearing issues are unlikely and a bent axle or alignment problem is more Forest River's answer was that we needed radial tires, so has replaced them (note: third set of tires in 1. I also heard I have a 27ft Forest River Travel Trailer, less than 2000 miles on tires, only camp local and only had 14 months. Anybody ever have issues? I'm not Exact quote from the mechanic "these axles should NEVER have been put on a trailer of this size". 5 years, second set of axles). The tires on the passenger side have tread worn on the outside edges only, If you think your axle is over rated for your trailer ( trailer is too heavy for its axle) please reply to this post.