New TV Old FW bed rail clearance solutions

GoFishing wrote:
I have a 2010 Silverado HD 3500 long bed and a 2003 fifth wheel that has had axles flipped (and is as high profile that I think is safe). I am still having issues with clearance (4inches). I have adjusted kingpin/hitch and am not comfortable with a nose up position. I have spent several days searching solutions for this. I would prefer not to lower the truck if possible.(but will as last resort) Not sure what size blocks are in back suspension but I have read newer trucks have higher bed rails vs higher suspension. My question is has anyone considered placing weights in the truck bed (I am thinking about a truck water caddy and also attempting to increase pin weight inside the FW to help level rig and achieve more clearance by increasing the "sag" in TV? Hope that makes sense. My hope is with the extra weight it will result in a nose down then I can adjust my hitch/king pin to level. Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.

Frankly, I don't think you can load the truck down enough to gain the 2-3" you really need for "proper" bed clearance. Towing 2-3" nose-high really isn't that big a deal. I do, and have no issues. You have two options if you want a level tow; lower the truck or raise the trailer. The easier solution may be to raise the trailer. You can add longer shackles or, if that's not enough, add a sub-frame between the shackles and frame. You have to look at the whole package, FW and TV, and find the best solution.

Lyle