What Lift Kit do I Need for My 2021 Airstream Caravel 16RB?

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Hi would you be able to tell me which lift kit I need for my small Airstream? I searched the QandAs but nothing for this size Airstream. Thank you.

asked by: Tam N

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I did some research on your 2021 Airstream Caravel 16RB, and I unfortunately could not confirm what type of axles you have installed on your trailer. For example, if you have a Torflex # 9 axle with 2k capacity, you will use the lift kit # K71-723-01. If you have a Torflex # 10 with 2,300 - 4,000 k capacity, you would use the # K71-707-01. Although, it is important to note that these are not compatible with top-mount torsion axles.

Another way of lifting your trailer is with an over-under kit, which moves your leaf springs from the bottom of the axle to the top to give you additional lift. These kits are for double-eye leaf springs only. For example, if you have a 2-3/8 inch axle you will use the # K71-384-00. If, on the other hand, you have 3-inch round axles, that would be the # K71-385-00.

If you happen to have the axel tag, feel free to send that to me in a response to this answer.

I've linked review videos of all of these components for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

Thanks so much for the photos, and based on those, your 2018 Liberty Outdoors Little Guy Max travel trailer has a 3,500 lb Lippert square torsion axle, for which we do have the correct lift kit, which is the following: - Axle Riser Kit - Single…

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Answer 2

As long as your Haulmark MC612BS has a 3500-lbs square torsion axle, you'll be able to use the #LC382741 to lift your trailer. If you've got a Torflex axle there are different kits available for this, so please let me know if…

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Answer 3

The washers that come with the Axle Riser Kit - Single Square Torsion Axle - 3-1/2" Lift part #LC382741 are not lock washers. The mounting bolts need to be torqued down to 120 ft-lbs, as long as you torque them down to the 120 ft lbs in…

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Answer 4

Yes, the open side of the Axle Riser Kit - Single Square Torsion Axle - 3-1/2" Lift part #LC382741 faces the tire. I have attached a diagram for your reference.

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Answer 5

Thank you for the photo! I was able to pass this along to my contact at Lippert who helped me confirm that the correct lift kit for your axle is the Axle Riser Kit - Single Square Torsion Axle - 3-1/2" Lift #LC382741. Attached is a review…

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Answer 6

As long as you have a Single Lippert Square Torsion axle, the #LC382741 will attach to existing holes, so there won't be any drilling or measurements required to install this.

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Answer 7

I can tell you how to go about determining if a Lippert Axle Riser Kit will fit your trailer, but these are universal fits, and we don't have any way of knowing what specific axles are on any year, make, or model of trailer. So in order to…

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Answer 8

Based on my research your 2019 Forest River R Pod 176 is equipped with a square 3,500 pound Lippert Torsion Axle for which the Axle Riser Kit #LC382741 will work perfectly. This kit will lift the camper by 3-1/2 inches and all the mounting hardware…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

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 12

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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