Backing a 5th wheel up a Steep Driveway
I will be purchasing a HD diesel dually from one of the big 3 in addition to a 35' to 37' 5th wheel trailer. At least the desired length. I'm sending this post to ask for feedback. I have a 40' ...
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TxGearhead wrote:
I'm familiar.
Before we brought the 5th home I had the dealer remove the spare and put it in the storage bay. I had lumber to throw in the valley where the drive meets the street, but didnt need it. I'm OK but I always back into the drive at an angle. The rear levelling jacks just kiss my drive. So far, so good.
I would talk to the dealer and see if the leveleing jacks could be raised 1 or 2 holes up. Remove the underbody spare if you have one. Build some ramps. Maybe just some 4ft length of 2x6 to throw under the tires at the worst spot.
Problem is, if your jacks are electric and you raise them, you could lose the ability to move them manually if the motor cr@ps out. I was thinking I might have to do the same thing, but I have about 2" of clearance getting in and out of my storage. I've seen some really short jacks, but they telescope. I've also seen some that fold away.
Lyle
