Recommended Lift Kit for a 5th Wheel Trailer w/ a High Nose
Question:
I have a F250 with the puck system in stalled, My existing hitch uses the rails, so I purchased an adaptor plate that fit the Puck system and convert it to the rails system. I have a B and W slide hitch, is is lowered as low as it will go, My Pin Box is moved up as far as it will go, there is still about 11 or 12 inch between the Bed rails and the bottom of the camper, the Nose of the camper is way too high. I am told that I can move the Axles on top of the Springs on the camper, however it is pretty tall now. Need to front of the camper by about 5 to 6 Inches. What are my Options:
asked by: Kenneth S
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you have a B&W Patriot Slider item # BWRVK3270. I am surprised to hear you found an adapter that actually works with it. I recommend replacing that hitch with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package item # BWRVK3370. This hitch will drop right down into the pucks and sit the thickness of the adapter lower. If you are using the Curt item # C88KR this will save you 2-1/2".
For the rest of the 5" or 6" inches you are looking for I recommend flipping your axles below your springs. These kits are sold individually and you will need one per axle. The amount of lift you get will correspond to the thickness of your trailer's axles.
3" Axle - Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit item # K71-385-00
2-3/8" Axle - Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit item # K71-384-00
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch - Ford and Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Custom
- CURT
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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 2-3/8 Inch
- Single Axle
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- Dexter
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
more information >
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