Axles on Fifth Wheels

[fjo]

Is Crossroads still having problems with the axles not being properly aligned or have they corrected the issue?

[salda01]

I haven't heard of aligment issues. I have heard and experienced issues with the axle coming loose twice, and others alongwith myself have had itwhere the axle ends have crushed, which I feel is the cause of things getting loose.

[calliopeguy]

I have had 3 crossroads products in the last four years and I'm not aware of anywidespread problems with axles. There have been a few but what manufacturer hasn't?

[Sirsea]

No problem with alignment as far as I can tell, only have about 3,000 miles on it but no noticable tire wear. However, I did check the torque on the axle u-bolts and found that ALL of them were loose, some just above finger tight. Would highly recommend regular checks to make sure axle bolts are torqued to specs.

[greyeagle]

While Crossroads has made every attempt to correct this issue, they can't and don't have control over the sub-OEM mfgers that supply the axles. It's my understanding that Crossroads made Ak-Lo come clean, but Lipert is another problem. I've also been advised that Lippert is a real PITA to deal with, especially when warranty is close to expiring.



As I stated before, on my next new unit purchase, I will have it in the deal (contract) that the unit's axles areinspected by a reputable truck/trailer axle shop and certified before I drive it off the lot.



Also, anyone contemplating buying a previously owned unit should seriously consider having the axles checkedbefore agreeing on a deal.



This is going to an extreme, but it's theonly way I see to correct a problem that has been going for over ten years.



And - Yes,we wereone of those that had bad axles right off the bat. Luckily we found the problem after a 2500 mile trip about three months after taking delivery.

[fjo]

Do you know what the recommended torque is for the ubolts?

[papabear]

This is the answer I got from Lippert via an email.



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U-bolt torque:

52K = 65 ft lbs

6-8K = 90 ft lbs

35K w/ �� nuts = 50 ft lbs

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To Whom,



I have a 2007 Crossroads Cruiser 5th wheel. CF29CK weighs appro. 7700 lbs dry weight. What I need to know is the torque spec's for line 9



below that is from a PDF manual.



Can you help?











Thanks,



Dave

[fjo]

Thanks