laknox wrote:
Davezogg wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I'm good on the bed to camper clearance at 6-7".....
My wife is concerned that we are "re-engineering" our camper....might be top heave, might bounce, brakes might work different, etc. She sees lots of potential issues.
We did note at a campground that a few big fifth wheels apparently came with the axles beneath the springs from the factory, or they have been flipped.
I guess it will all work ok......
My $0.02:
2-3" nose-high won't be a problem. Been doing that for the 12 years I've owned my FW because I need the bed clearance. 8" and I've used almost all of it more than once.
Higher CG? Yes, by a little. If it would make your wife happier, fill the fresh water tank at least part way to give you some "ballast".
I seriously doubt the mfrs have done =anything= different to their basic designs when they started "flipping" axles at the factory...other than to overall height. You WILL need to pay attention to that, since you could be 5" taller than original spec.
Lyle
The OP stated 8-9" nose high, I would flip the axles, level tow is always a better tow.
So many worry about leveling the TV when not towing (front lift), I leave mine with TV nose slightly down empty, and it come closer to level when towing.
Besides better towing, and easier on the suspension it just looks more professional!
