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ncrowley
Explorer II
May 24, 2016

Increase Ground Clearance for Driveway

I have a break in the slope at the end of the driveway where it meets the sidewalk. It gets steeper and there is a low spot and then raises to meet the road. The result is we need to fill in the dip with lots and lots of boards in order to get out without dragging anything.

I have a Freightliner diesel with air bags (2004). Is there a way to temporarily raise the coach so we do not need to use the boards? Maybe an air system? What about slightly larger tires?

Any ideas are appreciated.
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  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    May 24, 2016
    rgatijnet1 wrote:
    Pour concrete in to the dip and eliminate the low spot permanently might be the least expensive and best solution.


    I agree with that as well.. "Sissy Wheels" (Steel rollars that attach to the frame of the RV) may also help... THey are designed to roll up the drive.. Problem is they may prevent you from getting up the drive.

    More air may help too (in the air bags)

    The link below is NOT what I'd recommend.. but it is in the same isle at your RV store (The ones I would recommend do not swivel like these do and are much heavier duty)

    Skid wheels at E-Trailer dot com
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    May 24, 2016
    Pour concrete in to the dip and eliminate the low spot permanently might be the least expensive and best solution.

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