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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Expert Reply:

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

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…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

I called my contact at Lippert and asked about the Lippert Components Tuson High Speed 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor, part #LC141893. The LC141893 is designed for an LCI landing gear with a weight capacity of 5,000 lbs. If you need a motor for a…

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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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Answer 6

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 7

If the landing gear on your 2018 Dutchman Endurance 3556 toy hauler is branded as a Lippert, Venture, Stromberg, or LCI the Lippert Components HD 6500-lbTuson 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor #LC196308 that you referenced is a confirmed fit as an…

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Answer 8

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 9

The Lippert HD 6500-lbTuson 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Motor #LC196308 will indeed fit your landing gear without modification. It will have the same bolt pattern as the #LC142178 you currently have, but will definitely have a higher capacity. If you…

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Answer 10

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 11

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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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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