Recommended Travel Trailer Suspension Lift for a 2017 Cherokee 29TE

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I found this site from a Forest River forum post about lifting their travel trailer. My question would be in regards to my travel trailer and what lift kit you recommend? Also, would it void the manufacturer's warranty? Trailer is very low to the ground and if pad where camping, it is not level and makes it difficult to hook up the sewer drain. Thanks

asked by: Ken

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Expert Reply:

The option that will work for your 2017 Cherokee 29TE depends on your axle diameter. For 2-3/8 inch axles, you will want the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, # K71-384-00. If you have a 3-inch diameter axle, you will want the kit, part # K71-385-00. This kit will add lift and help level your trailer by moving the leaf springs to the top of the axle. Each lift kit adds lift equal to the axle diameter plus the height of the leaf spring stack.

Both of these kits come with the necessary installation hardware, and I have added a link to a review video for you. In regards to the warranty, I contacted Forest River and they said that any alteration will void the warranty.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Demco Recon Slider 5th Wheel Hitch part #DM72MV that you referenced weighs 179 lbs.

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Answer 2

The B&W Companion mounts in the B&W Turnoverball that doubles as a gooseneck hitch and will not mount on other goosenecks. B&W is a very high-quality hitch and you are right to prefer them but the only way to install a Companion is to…

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Answer 3

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 4

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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Answer 5

Hey Doug, thanks for reaching out! The MORryde ALLTREK 4000 #MR89DR dimensions can be a bit difficult to explain via text so I've attached an image giving you the dimensions you're asking about!

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Answer 6

Since you have a tandem axle trailer rated for 10,500lbs the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,300-lb Trailer Axles #e76SR are going to be the closest leaf springs we have to that weight capacity. These springs measure 24-7/8" from center of eye to…

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Answer 7

Hey Chad this is a great question. So the MORryde ALLTREK part #MR89DR does offer additional vertical suspension but it does sit a little taller than the equalizers it replaces so you wouldn't have to worry about your tires hitting fenders or…

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Hey Jaime, yes you can replace your 25-1/4 inch 3,500 lb axle leaf springs with a 5k rated axle spring like the part #e44SR. This will increase the suspension's weight capacity and might make the ride quality a little rougher but it would fit and…

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Answer 9

Yes, the spring width would matter when using the Dexter Over Under kit part #K71-384-00 that you referenced. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that if the spring was too wide the u-bolt holes of the plate wouldn't fit around…

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Answer 10

Ways to raise the height of a trailer for better ground clearance include using larger wheels/tires and installing an axle over-under kit that reverses the placement of the springs and axle. An axle over-under kit (we offer two) will give you a…

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