Kit for Triple Axle Trailer Spring Over-Under Conversion

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Can I do the spring over conversion on my fifth wheel that has three axles. Is it same basic as doing the double axle. Just need 1 extra flip kit?

asked by: Ed

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The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit part # K71-384-00 can be used in single, double and triple axle trailers. The kit comes with what you need to convert one axle. For a triple axle trailer you will need three of part # K71-384-00.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Answer 1

The pin weight of a fifth wheel trailer is normally right at 20 percent of the total trailer weight. If your trailer weighs 14,370 lbs it would have a pin weight around 2,874 lbs which would easily be compatible with the Ultra Fab Landing Gear kit…

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Answer 2

The sure way to pick out replacement landing gear for a trailer that will bolt right up to the current brackets is to measure the distance between the mounting brackets (underside of top bracket to top of lower bracket as shown in the diagram) if it…

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Your 2008 Weekend Warrior 5th wheel trailer is pretty heavy. In my research I found the weight of the trailer is arouns 10,000 to 11,000-lbs so I recommend going with a system that can handle the weight. I recommend the Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric…

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To convert your axle for a top mounted leaf spring I would recommend replacing the U bolts, nuts and tie plates, so your best bet would be to go with a U bolt kit. For a 2-3/8" round axle use #APUBR-1 For a 3" round axle use #APUBR-9 You…

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When using an over/under conversion kit such as #K71-384-00 to add ground clearance to a trailer the amount of height gained will the diameter of the axle plus the thickness of the leaf spring stack at the axle. So for example if your axle is 2-3/8…

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When using an Over-Under Kit like the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit for 2-3/8 inch axles #K71-384-00 or #K71-385-00 for 3 inch axles it is recommended to install a spring seat on the opposite side of the axle or at least tack weld…

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Answer 7

When it comes to jacks, winches or landing gear we suggest choosing a product with more lifting capacity than you need. In the case of 5th wheel landing gear the extra capacity means the jacks will have to work less hard to do their lifting and may…

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To find the correct landing gear for your 2007 Weekend Warrior LE3305 you'll only need to know the distance between the weld stops that your current landing gear is attached to. From there you can choose the lift and weight capacity of your…

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Answer 9

Thanks for all that good info, and what you have is the Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set #UF17-943010, which you can replace with a Lippert set with a high speed motor on you RV, though you will need to have new brackets welded on. The…

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Answer 10

For your 2009 Weekend Warrior SL3005 5th Wheel, we have landing gear that will be a great replacement for your 10,400 lb GVWR. I recommend the Stromberg Carlson Electric Landing Gear Set - Weld On - 34-7/8" Lift - 6,500 lbs #LG-3 for a solid…

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Answer 11

There is not a dual motor option for the etrailer Landing Gear Set #RVLG-8000 but we do offer another dual motor option besides the Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set #UF17-943010; which would be the Reese Electric 5th Wheel Landing Gear Set…

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Answer 12

For charging a trailer battery you want to go with as thick of wire as you can. 10 gauge would be ideal. We sell 10 gauge wire by the foot with part #10-1-1. Typically a 40 amp breaker like part #9510 is used.

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