Best Way to Add Lift to Fifth Wheel Trailer

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I need to lift my older fifth wheel camper. Axles are already flipped. I'm looking to get 3-4 more inches. Would it be better to use axle blocks and longer u bolts or replace the hangers? What do you offer?

asked by: Brad

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Since you have already flipped the axles, to get more lift your best bet would be to replace the hangers with taller ones, as you mentioned. I have added a link to our page with each of out hangers on it for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

We have just what you need to replace your landing gear motor M9000PK with the #LC196308 and you'd be set! This is a confirmed fit for what you have and is a faster motor too so your jacks will raise and lower quicker.

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Answer 2

Replacing the landing gear motor and gear box with the Replacement Motor for Stromberg Carlson Electric Landing Gear - 5,500 lbs Item #LG-142178 doesn't require weight to be taken off the front of the camper however, I recommend supporting the…

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Answer 3

Basically you've eliminated everything from being the problem aside from the motor so you are on the right track since you mentioned replacing it. For that the Replacement Motor part #LG-142178 that you referenced would be what you'd need.…

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So the good news is that yes, the Lippert Components HD 6500 lbTuson 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor #LC196308 or Lippert Components Tuson High Speed 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor #LC141893 can replace your Venture landing gear motor. Thankfully,…

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I recommend the heavy-duty 6500-lbTuson motor, part #LC196308 for your landing gear. This motor is easy to install and requires no assembly. The Tuson High Speed 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor, part #LC141893 has a weight capacity of 5,000-lbs.

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Answer 6

Your Keystone Raptor Toy Hauler would have had Venture type landing gear on it so for a set of powered landing gear that would fit without modification you would want the Lippert part #LC333964. This has a 6k lifting strength so it would be more than…

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Yes, the Lippert Components Heavy Duty Landing Gear Motor part #LC196308 would be a more dependable option than the Lippert Components High Speed Landing Gear Motor part #LC141893 that you have now. This motor has a higher weight capacity (6,500 lbs…

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Essentially the #LG-196308 and the #LC196308 are identical. I'd go with the lower priced of the two since neither is a better choice than the other.

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Answer 9

Yes the gear box part #LC276602 does work with the motor you are getting part #LC196308. This motor and gear box design is very common and there is a lot of overlap between part numbers that fit both.

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Answer 10

To get the Lippert HD 6500-lbTuson 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor #LC196308, you will just need to click "Add To Cart" (shown in image attached), then click "View In Cart" (shown below), and finally to complete the purchase…

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Answer 11

Slow landing gear is usually the result of the following issues: 1. low battery voltage 2. bad ground for the jack motor 3. lack of lubrication on the jack screws and pinion gear Your motor could be the culprit, but if it were me I would check the…

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Answer 12

I have two great upgrade options for the landing gear set on your Northwood Snow River 5th Wheel. The first option is the Lippert Components Heavy Duty Landing Gear Motor part #LC196308. This motor has an upgraded weight capacity which means it will…

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