Getting More Ground Clearance on a 2012 Lance 1575 Travel Trailer or Other Trailers
Question:
Hi, so this is a lower riding trailer, good on the highway, not so good on big speed bumps, driving sharp ungulating terrain
asked by: Daran C
Expert Reply:
I have a couple of options that will give you more ground clearance depending on how your 2012 Lance travel trailer is set up.
First, if the trailer uses double-eye leaf spring suspension AND the axles are on top of the leaf spring stack, AND if you have a 2-3/8 inch diameter round axle, you can use over/under conversion kit # K71-384-00 to move the leaf spring stack to the tops of the axles. For a 3 inch diameter axle use # K71-385-00.
If the trailer does not fit the criteria above then the other option is to have the suspension hangers cut off and new, taller ones welded on by a qualified professional welder. I have included a link to the hanger main page for you.
Please note that raising the height of the trailer also raises its center of gravity making the trailer more susceptible to sway.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 2-3/8 Inch
- Single Axle
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- Dexter
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Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front/Rear, 5-7/16" Center
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Hangers
- Suspension Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Tandem Axle
- Redline
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