poor frame design on travel trailer
On our Crossroads Z1 252BH (year 2016), the a-frame/coupler is mounted underneath the main frame rails of the trailer, rather than butted up to the main frame rails...this configuration results in the...
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There is nothing inherently wrong with that A frame design. Indeed many of the heavier units tend to use that design... But,,,, that design usually has the axles under the springs. This allows for greater ground clearance. You did not say, but I bet your axles are on top of the springs. If so, then this is a mismatch.
I can be corrected pretty easy by doing an axle flip. Removing the axles, welding new spring pads on top of them and reinstalling them (not actually flipping) under the springs. It will cost way less than trading the unit, and is a common method for increasing ground clearance.
Don't let others scare you with pics of bent frames etc... That is not your problem. Most TTs will not have that problem.. EVER.
I can be corrected pretty easy by doing an axle flip. Removing the axles, welding new spring pads on top of them and reinstalling them (not actually flipping) under the springs. It will cost way less than trading the unit, and is a common method for increasing ground clearance.
Don't let others scare you with pics of bent frames etc... That is not your problem. Most TTs will not have that problem.. EVER.
