I am a seasonal camper in Nova Scotia, Canada and we decided to go on vacation
so I took my trailer (07 Cruiser 5th) for a safety inspection and the rear axle had collapsed
at the clamps so it failed of course. I had not moved it since it was delivered by the dealer
in June 07 and the spring shop said that if this had been done by me hitting something to
do this much damage the wheels would have ended up in the kitchen due to the force required;
an obvious defect in the Lippert axle. My unit was out of warranty by two months so I contacted
CrossRoads to explain what had occurred and the reply I received is indicated below:
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I was camping and met a man who owned a 07 Zinger with the side of his camper dented so I
ask him what had happened, he explained that two months after purchasing the camper the wheel
flew off while driving down the road. I also had a discussion with a lady who used to work with
a RV retailer in Canada; out of the 2007 CrossRoads units delivered to the dealer that year seven
had factory defects in the axles. The next time I buy an RV the first place I will check is the RV
brand name and the axle manufacturer; I would recommend others do the same. </PRE>