Options to Lift 2018 Wildwood Heritage Glen 286RL 5th Wheel Trailer

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I have a 2018 wildwood Heritage Glen 286RL the back of the trailer is 5 foot lower then the front, My hitch can go down one more Inch in height but I only have 6-1/2 inch clearance at the moment. I was thinking of going from 225-75-R15 to a 235-80-R16 this would give me 1 inch but I need about 3 at the wheels.. I cant flip the axel as it is built that way already..

asked by: Robert T

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Expert Reply:

Assuming you have hubs with a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern you can change the tire and wheels on your 2018 Wildwood Heritage Glen 286RL from ST225/75R15 to ST235/80R16, the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 16" Silver Mod Wheel # TA59VR.

The other option that may work is a lift kit, and I only say "may" because it does have some specific measurement requirements, and will lift your trailer up to 2-1/4 inches:

- Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit - Tandem Axle # RR23QX

The # RR23QX will work with double-eye leaf springs, and requires a minimum of 2-5/8 inches from your I-beam to the leaf spring mounting hole on your hanger, and your hangers need to be 3 inches wide x 3-3/4 inches tall hangers or 3 inches wide x 5 inches tall.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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 2

The trailer lift kit options really come down to the axle type and setup. For leaf spring axles, you can either flip the axles with a kit like part #K71-384-00 or part #K71-385-00 or you can raise the hangers/shackles with a kit like part #LC425750.…

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Answer 3

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 4

I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

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Answer 5

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 6

Yes, axle spread and wheel base by definition are the same measurements. You will measure from the center of one axle to the center of the 2nd axle to determine what you axle spread is. This may be difficult as some wheels and covers will make this…

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Answer 7

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

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Answer 10

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Answer 11

Thanks for the pictures! Since your 2022 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS came with the CRE3000 equalizers you will need three of the MORryde X-Factor Crossmember item #MR33WR. It looks like you have the standard 3" wide frame hanger so all of the…

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Answer 12

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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