Coupling a fifth wheel with short bed lifted 1500

[Gonzo 1066]

Gonzo,



It's sometimes hard to detect joking when we can't hear the speaker's voice or see his facial expression. I know you are knowledgeable of trailers but also know that you pull a big gooseneck LQ horse trailer so didn't know if you were aware of the too close axle placement on almost all fifthwheel RVs.

I see the axle placement on the Consumer RVs all the time, and wonder HOW THE HELL does that work? How can manufacturers continue to "under axle" or "under Frame" trailers and not run into liability issues. I guess that I must be the exception, I actually figured the wt of cargo and trailer THEN selected my axles. .

 

[HBarlow]

I think RV manufacturers also calculate loaded weights then select frames and components two sizes smaller. Most companies sell them with light duty frames, springs, axles, brakes, wheels, tires, all of it. Mostly cheap junk covered up with fancy colors, cheap shiny lamps and doodads made in China, and hyped advertising that when read carefully contains nothing more than hot air.

And many complain and criticize about Chinese made crap!

The really excellent RV manufacturers folded their tents in late '07 and early '08.

 

[HBarlow]

ITs NOT that kind of friendship, First off she is only 25 years old, young enough to be a grand daughter, She can come over and visit anytime, have supper at our place, go out for drinks, even share a beer out of the same bottle, she is a great looking gal and at times our goodby hugs last a bit too long. I have thought at times it would be fun to get REALLY close some evening, I know she feels the same way. BUT NOBODY BORROWS MY TRUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to draw the line somewhere. . :-laf

Beware those young high speed ones! They are the most powerful bait ever created but extremely dangerous. Books, magazines, television, and movies are full of stories of the terrible destruction they can cause.

 

[ed9824v]

you can possibly build a rigid heavywall tube section under the frame to lift the trailer a bit higher I have done the spring axle flip several times and worked perfect for my truck now. but the newer trucks have taller sides on the bed. you will need about a min. 6 in between bed and trailer