Cant Level 5th Wheel Trailer Without Trailer Being Too Close to Bed Sides on 2017 Ford F-350

Question:

I have a 35 ft Mountain air 5 th wheel camper. Im trying to pull it with a 2017 f350 pickup. I cant level it up without getting to close to the rear of the top of my pickup bed rell. Do you have any suggestions .

asked by: Mel

Helpful Expert Reply:

If you adjust the hitch height and pin box height on the trailer and still can't get level with clearance between the tops of the bed sides and the trailer (5 inches minimum) then the only other option is to raise the height of the trailer itself.

If you do think raising the trailer in the back is the way to go then you may be able to use an over/under conversion kit if:

The trailer leaf spring stack is currently mounted under the axles
The trailer uses double-eye springs
And the trailer has 2-3/8 inch or 3 inch diameter round axles

For a 2-3/8 inch round axle use # K71-384-00 and for a 3 inch diameter axle use # K71-385-00.

If you cannot use an over/under conversion kit then the only other way to raise the height of the trailer is to have the old suspension hangers cut off and new, taller ones welded on by a qualified professional welder.