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Hufficon · 04-27-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mtofell

If anything it sounds like that would make his problem worse. Less squat = higher nose of the trailer. In reality the 2500 v 3500 is extremely unlikely to have much to do with the way it sits unless it's overloaded.

I was addressing his concern on the rear axle load. I assumed it went without saying that is there was not sufficient clearance the trailer would need to be raised

Tide Guy · 05-04-2017, 08:10 PM

I had the Correct Track II kit in stalled on my 5th wheel. It raised the rig 2". Currently on our first trip with kit on rig. So far so good. Seems be working great for me.

Dfb · 06-08-2017, 01:54 PM

Dont raise the bridge, lower the river...

TerryZ · 06-08-2017, 02:54 PM

Be careful raising your trailer. My trailer from the factory is 13'6" high, the legal limit.

Why is that important? On my first trip out I got to a low bridge that was 13'8". That was a very slow and nervous 40 foot drive!

Bob_C · 06-08-2017, 07:51 PM

When I changed hitches, and went to an auto slider, once bolted in, it was 5" taller....raised pin box as high as it would go, then lowered truck.....sets level now, and didn't cost a dime.......this trailer has independent suspension, nso no axle flip and raising the trailer could of been done, but already pull'n a sail.....

egwilly · 06-10-2017, 03:39 PM

Any word from RP on resolution??

Rhagfo · 06-11-2017, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SkiSmuggs

You need to RAISE the pinbox to lower the nose. I've seen blocks that can be added to the axles to raise the trailer. If you have a truck spring shop available, they may be able to help you. I had wet bolts and a new equalizer installed by a spring and chassis shop.

Porchhound · 06-11-2017, 12:44 PM

The only solution that might work would be a lift kit for the trailer and i haven't decided to go there yet but iu appreciate all the feedback!

Diamondback · 06-12-2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-R

All the new trucks sit very high. I have a 2016 Chevy 3500, and an Arctic Fox 27.5 that also sits very high, as the axles were flipped from the factory. I ended up spot on level, and it pulls great. Good luck Dave-R

Our F-350, LB, CrewCab, 4WD, SRW, Diesel is 60 inches high at the tailgate. I also have a Arctic Fox 27-5 on order and the factory would not flip the axles on my build. In a week or so I will see how mine hooks up and rides. The new Fords, especially have gotten taller. Mine is 7'1" stock from the factory and will not fit in a "standard 7 foot garage.

Tide Guy · 06-13-2017, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tide Guy

I had the Correct Track II kit in stalled on my 5th wheel. It raised the rig 2". Currently on our first trip with kit on rig. So far so good. Seems be working great for me.

With the 2" rise in height I am now at 13'-5", am ok.

gepaine · 06-15-2017, 03:50 PM

It would be helpful if the original poster had said exactly how far out-of-level his 5th is. All previous responses have assumed that it is far enough out of level that something needs to be done about it. But maybe it's just fine as is.

I have a 2015 3/4 ton Chevy and my 5th-wheel tows slightly nose high. (If the nose was 1.5 inches lower, the trailer would be level.) I have no problems when towing, and I certainly would not consider going to the trouble of raising it 2 inches with a lift kit just so it would tow level.

schrod · 06-15-2017, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Diamondback

Our F-350, LB, CrewCab, 4WD, SRW, Diesel is 60 inches high at the tailgate. I also have a Arctic Fox 27-5 on order and the factory would not flip the axles on my build. In a week or so I will see how mine hooks up and rides. The new Fords, especially have gotten taller. Mine is 7'1" stock from the factory and will not fit in a "standard 7 foot garage.

Now that is a serious difference from my dually. I have a 2016 F350 4X4 Lariat Ultimate crewcab longbox DRW. Top of tailgate is 54.5 inches. Wow big difference from your SRW.

RangeMaggotBob · 06-17-2017, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gepaine

It would be helpful if the original poster had said exactly how far out-of-level his 5th is. All previous responses have assumed that it is far enough out of level that something needs to be done about it. But maybe it's just fine as is.

I have a 2015 3/4 ton Chevy and my 5th-wheel tows slightly nose high. (If the nose was 1.5 inches lower, the trailer would be level.) I have no problems when towing, and I certainly would not consider going to the trouble of raising it 2 inches with a lift kit just so it would tow level.

It's not just the level tow- it's about the disproportionate amount of weight you're putting on the axles of your trailer. That is why it's important to tow level.

gepaine · 06-17-2017, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tdst51

It's not just the level tow- it's about the disproportionate amount of weight you're putting on the axles of your trailer. That is why it's important to tow level.

I understand that, but there is a big difference in how much weight is shifted to the rear axle when the trailer is slightly nose high versus when it is seriously nose high. I don't know how much weight is shifted in my case, but I do view it as being only slightly nose high; thus, I doubt enough weight is shifted to exceed the weight rating of the rear axle.

Again, without knowing the specifics of the OP's situation, it is not possible to determine if action needs to be taken. (I'm assuming you are not saying that we must always tow exactly level.)