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Re: 5er axle adjustments
golf_bears wrote: OK, if I understand correctly, pin box as low as it will go and hitch as high as it will go. Truck rides level but RV nose rides low. So your only choice is to raise the RV by adjusting the axles. This is the point you are at now. What brand torsion axles is on your RV? The front axle is already lowered. They I believe are Dexter. I would have to raise the axle so there is not as much pressure on the front tires. The front axle is already lowered to the bottom of that slot leaving a 1 inch gap between the frame and the axle mounting flange. I would close that gap like the rear axle, flange to frame tight. ???373Views0likes0CommentsRe: 5er axle adjustments
No springs or shackles. Rubber mounted torsion axles. Yes I have lowered Pin Box as low as it goes, Hitch is raised as high as it goes. 3/4 ton heavy duty truck rides level. Can't post pictures but can email them if you want to see them, There is a half moon slot on the front of the axle mount flange which bolts the front of the axle flange to the frame. The axle currently is adjusted down so there is about a half inch between the frame and axle flange in the front. I suspect this is for equalizing the load onto both axles for normal ride height.374Views0likes0Comments5er axle adjustments
Let me try to explain, The front axle on my 2005 Rockwood 30' 5th wheel has adjustment bolts on the front of the axle mounts to the frame. I am guessing this is to raise and lower the axle for the height of the towing vehicle. I bought my 5'er used but did not know what vehicle the previous owner pulled it with. My truck is a standard F250 Super Duty and the front of the trailer pulls down on the trailer, hitch is raised as high as allowed. I am guessing most of the towing weight is on the front axle. Anyone ever adjusted their front axle to even out the weight distribution onto both axles?2.6KViews0likes12CommentsOld Dog issue
For the past several years, we have seasonal camped. I had built a set of long steps for our 14 year old 92 pound dog to get in and out of trailer. Now, a weekender. Any ideas to get old dog in and out of trailer? Too heavy for me to lift up and down, he is stubborn anyway. He has bad rear hips and can't climb steps. Need something that we can take to and from camp grounds with us. Portable! Got any ideas or have something that works? post me a picture if you can.1.5KViews0likes5Comments
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