5th Wheel Trailer Rides High in the Front with Andersen Ultimate Hitch in 2015 Ram 2500

Question:

1. With the Andersen hitch ball in the bottom hole extended at highest = 5inch to 6inch clearance top of bed rails to bottom of our 2010 Montana 3750FL = OK 2. The 3750FL sits front high = Not OK 3. So high ....the hitch ball angle created makes detachment difficult after arriving at our destination.

asked by: Mike B

Expert Reply:

Since you are currently at the appropriate 5-6 inches of clearance between the underside of the trailer and the tops of the bed sides the only other thing you can do to level the trailer is to raise the height at the back. For that you might 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. I have included a link to the hanger main page for you.

expert reply by: Michael H