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Thanks for the replies! I haven't bought it yet, which is why I'm reaching out to you all. I think I can get it for $3.500, but that may be too much if I have to replace that axle. Plus I don't currently have the time to do it. If it really is a ticking time bomb, then I will pass. But I am trying to get enough information to determine if it is really that. Which is why I would love to hear from anyone with on the road experience with a 17ft. My guess is that most of that knowledge is being driven around by clueless owners who never even heard of an axle or this site. And we may see them soon on the side of the road

Thanks for the response. So does anyone have any 1st hand knowledge of the durability of a 17ft on this original axle if the weight in rear is kept down. I know there have been problems (which you hear about). But I'm wondering about anyone who is using one of these. I mean it has been fine for 90,000 miles. I know this issue exists, and that's why there was recall. But I have literally looked at dozens of these rigs with the original axle and many had 100-200k or more. No I don't want to take risks, but I can't figure out at what level risk this is. I also race motorcycles, I know about risk/reward. If anyone can shed more light on a 17ft mini cruiser I would greatly appreciate it

Hi All: I am new to this forum and excited to be here. I have been in the market for one of these little motorhomes for a long time. Most of the ones I find are completely trashed and would require a total overhaul, which I don't have time or energy to do. OR, they don't have the upgraded axle. Well, I found an '81, 17 foot in great shape. But of course it has the 5 lug axle. It has 90k on the rig. So, does anyone have direct experience running the little 17 on the inferior axle. And YES, I know it is not advisable, and I plan to do the update if I buy this one. But the 17ft is lighter, and mine would be very light local use. So I would appreciate anyone with experience. Also, does anyone have any updated contacts where I can source the axle? I could probably do the work myself if I can find one. Thanks!