Options to Increase Clearance Between Camper Trailer Overhang and Truck Bed Rails
Question:
i need to know how to get 5 inchs of space between the top of my bed rail and the bottom of camper i am running 33 in tires
asked by: Jackie W
Expert Reply:
The easiest way would be to go to a smaller tire on your truck. Preferably the stock tire size.
Once this has been done you could adjust the height of your hitch higher so that you would have more clearance between the trailer overhang and the bed rails of your truck while being able to tow your trailer level.
The other option would be to raise the trailer.
You can do this by moving the axles from being above the leaf springs to below the leaf springs.
The diameter of your trailer axle will determine the size of the parts that you will need to order. If your axle is 3 inches diameter, the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, # K71-385-00, would be a great choice and if your axle is 2-3/8 inch diameter you could use the Over-Under Kit, # K71-384-00. These kits can be installed without welding but the manufacturer strongly recommends having the new spring seat tacked in place on the other side of the trailer axle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- 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 Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- Dexter
more information >
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