FW trailer level when towing

That is a bit off, but you really need to know exactly how far off you are. If the front is 3" higher than the back, at the axles you may only need to raise 1.5" to 2".

Best way to know exactly how much lift you need at the axles.

First find a level space, and part TV and 5er connected.

Then measure the distance from the top of the bed to the ground at the pin location, then add the desired 6" to that and call this Measurement1.

Now, without moving the 5er, disconnect the TV and move forward for clearance, and level the 5er now measure from the ground to the bottom of the 5er at the pin location, call this Measurement2.

Now time for the math, Measurement1-Measurement2 = the necessary lift needed at the axles for level tow.

mkirsch wrote:
Yes, you need to raise the trailer.

Even 2-3" off level is putting excessive weight on the back axle, which can cause problems down the road with excessive tire wear turning into blowouts.

That's exactly what our snowmobile trailer mfr told us.. OP needs to raise rear of trailer. Min of 6" is best between top of box and underside of 5er.

Yes, you need to raise the trailer.

Even 2-3" off level is putting excessive weight on the back axle, which can cause problems down the road with excessive tire wear turning into blowouts.

That's not enough bed rail clearance, and that's also pretty far off level. I had to axle flip my fifth wheel to get it to sit level - newer 4wd trucks are just really tall these days. Ram and Ford seem to be higher than the GMs. If your springs sit under your axle you can look into it. The new axle perches are only about $45 a pair from etrailer and it's a pretty easy job.