Took the 5th out of hibernation today and discovered what I expected by measuring Got a new TV since parking it last fall, went from a 2011 Chev 2500HD to a 2015 Ram 2500, and tonight moved the 5th out of it's winter parking spot. It was more or less level with the Chev, but as you can see in the title, it's 6.5" high in the front which is giving me about 8" clearance to the top of the box at the front and 6" at the rear. I am thinking I need to do the over/under conversion with the axles. What does the RV.NET community think? Thanks.

When you are done I think you may need a wood box or new steps too. :)Drive it onto some 2x lumber to see how much you need.

I agree trailer needs to be lifted.

I had to flip the springs from under to over the axles on my fifth wheel to get it to level up with my Ram. I got nearly 6" of lift and it sits within an inch of level now with pretty good bed rail clearance. If you can do an axle flip that's probably the easiest way to lift it, or if your springs are already on top of your axles you could look at blocks or having longer spring hangers welded on.

IdaD wrote:I had to flip the springs from under to over the axles on my fifth wheel to get it to level up with my Ram. I got nearly 6" of lift and it sits within an inch of level now with pretty good bed rail clearance. If you can do an axle flip that's probably the easiest way to lift it, or if your springs are already on top of your axles you could look at blocks or having longer spring hangers welded on.My unit is stock, which is why in my OP I suggested my first option would be to do the over/under conversion. I was more curious if the community thought this needed to be done, but the feeling I get is it should be as close to level while towing. So, looks like I will be ordering the kit today! :)

thecdnmole wrote:IdaD wrote:I had to flip the springs from under to over the axles on my fifth wheel to get it to level up with my Ram. I got nearly 6" of lift and it sits within an inch of level now with pretty good bed rail clearance. If you can do an axle flip that's probably the easiest way to lift it, or if your springs are already on top of your axles you could look at blocks or having longer spring hangers welded on.My unit is stock, which is why in my OP I suggested my first option would be to do the over/under conversion. I was more curious if the community thought this needed to be done, but the feeling I get is it should be as close to level while towing. So, looks like I will be ordering the kit today! :)It's a pretty easy job once you get the trailer jacked up and safely blocked. I had to cut the brake wires and spice in extensions, so you might think ahead and order some heat shrink tape and electrical connections along with the flip kits.

5th level - 25.5" front & 19" rear. Too much or good?

thecdnmole
Explorer
May 02, 2016
IdaD wrote:
I had to flip the springs from under to over the axles on my fifth wheel to get it to level up with my Ram. I got nearly 6" of lift and it sits within an inch of level now with pretty good bed rail clearance. If you can do an axle flip that's probably the easiest way to lift it, or if your springs are already on top of your axles you could look at blocks or having longer spring hangers welded on.
My unit is stock, which is why in my OP I suggested my first option would be to do the over/under conversion. I was more curious if the community thought this needed to be done, but the feeling I get is it should be as close to level while towing. So, looks like I will be ordering the kit today! :)
IdaD
Explorer
May 02, 2016
I had to flip the springs from under to over the axles on my fifth wheel to get it to level up with my Ram. I got nearly 6" of lift and it sits within an inch of level now with pretty good bed rail clearance. If you can do an axle flip that's probably the easiest way to lift it, or if your springs are already on top of your axles you could look at blocks or having longer spring hangers welded on.
time2roll
Nomad
May 02, 2016
I agree trailer needs to be lifted.
azrving
Explorer
May 02, 2016
When you are done I think you may need a wood box or new steps too. :)

Drive it onto some 2x lumber to see how much you need.

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