How level when towing

[dryfly]

I'm looking at a new 5th wheel to replace my current trailer. I did some frame work on my current trailer and got it perfectly level when hooked to my truck.

This is a 30 ft. trailer I'm looking at, and when measured from ground to frame, there is a 1 1/2 to 2" difference between the front and rear. The front being higher. Measurement made while trailer hooked up to truck. Bed rail clearance is great at about 8".

There is only 4 1/2" of wheel well clearance from top of tire so changing to 16" wheels won't work.

Is this difference enough to justify modifying the springs, hangers, etc? ? What is the max differential that is acceptable.

[dryfly]

byronlj wrote:
With 8" of bed rail clearance, I would drop the hitch down 1 notch and see what happens.

This would certainly be the easiest and probably by dropping 1 - 2" would level the trailer. I'm just used to enjoying 8 1/2" bed rail clearance and on occasions I needed that much.

Again, my real question is *how level* does the trailer need to be??

[dryfly]

Super_Dave wrote:
What is your tow vehicle? I lowered my truck by 1 1/2” by removing the spring spacers at the rear axle. Done by a shop for under $200.

Ram 2500 2 wheel drive. Lowering my truck would be my last preference.

[byronlj]

With 8" of bed rail clearance, I would drop the hitch down 1 notch and see what happens.

[Super_Dave]

What is your tow vehicle? I lowered my truck by 1 1/2” by removing the spring spacers at the rear axle. Done by a shop for under $200.

[Lwiddis]

TTs and 5ers that aren’t level traveling down the road look funny, and when they stop for a break or lunch, it isn’t comfortable for the RVers or the fridge.