Camper Axle Flip | 5 inch lift kit on our camper = more free camping options | Full Time RV Living

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  • Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 113

  • @hamscanner
    @hamscanner 4 года назад +2

    Wonder if somebody could answer my question what’s that thing between the tyres (Tires)?

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад +2

      I believe you are referring to the X-Chock Wheel Stabilizers.
      Here's our link to them on Amazon:
      amzn.to/2HE6jsE
      We love them. They take all of the front to back movement out of the camper.

    • @hamscanner
      @hamscanner 4 года назад +1

      Thanks for that It’s what I was thinking it was for I don’t own a camper so I’ve never come across it before

    • @krispeters1272
      @krispeters1272 2 года назад

      Spring hangers

  • @golleym
    @golleym 4 месяца назад

    I know this is a pretty old vid now, but just wanted to say thanks to the OP and crew for the detailed video. I just did this to my 30' very low camper following your method and it went better than expected. Big job, but big reward +6 inches of lift and no more bottoming out. One thing worth mentioning that I am glad I did, buy new bushings and bolts with grease fittings on them to replace as you do the job. I was glad it was mentioned to me beforehand as my bushings were all shot to hell. Nice knowing that they are all new now. Great vid and thanks again.

  • @jointman429
    @jointman429 2 года назад

    I'm glad I came across this had trouble getting in my buddies property due to clearance issues

  • @kennyjamesoutdoors2326
    @kennyjamesoutdoors2326 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much. Love your attitude and the way you showed us how to do this. Blessings to you!

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Jenny. So glad to hear it was helpful for you. 👍😊👍

  • @TealOxAdv
    @TealOxAdv 9 месяцев назад

    Nice job. Thinking about doing this with our camper. You brought up some great information I hadn’t thought of. 😅

  • @dong1872
    @dong1872 3 года назад +4

    Very thorough and helpful tips.. I have a 2012 Jayco Swift, and I really have to do this. Can barely get it up my driveway. Kudos to your helpful friends who are willing to lay on the ground in the rain for you!

  • @95Jpollard
    @95Jpollard 3 месяца назад

    Late to the show lol, building a car hauler trailer with drive over fenders and I noticed my wheels sit just too high above the deck than I'd like, the custom fender frames I built for this trailer will be 7" above the deck and not much can clear that without having a decent lift kit. So I heard about flipping the axles and this video was the most thorough. So thank you Soo much! When I'm finished the fender frames should sit 2" off the deck which is absolutely perfect for my build!

  • @troyjackson9740
    @troyjackson9740 4 года назад +7

    Love the video sir. I live in AZ and do quite a bit of boondock camping with our family. I, too, raised my camper 4 inches for the clearance in the desert and mountain trails. One piece of advice from me to you is build a skid plate that is removable for each of your tanks and also build something to protect the black water tank lines like a skid plate. Mine are all built out of reclaimed steel 1/8th inch diamond plate. I know the added weight is a thing but the satisfaction of hitting a steel plate vs. knocking a hole in your tank is a great trade off.

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад

      That's a really great idea Troy Jackson. I thought about skid plates for the truck but hadn't thought about it for the camper.

  • @roryolson61
    @roryolson61 3 года назад +7

    Nice example of how to! And your slow and steady and clear explanation was great. I can't believe you did it right in the campground. I assume that you had to get 2 of those kits? I have a twin axle trailer that sits really low and I have to do this. Thanks for sharing! R

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for the feedback and encouraging words Rory Olson! We did get permission to do it on our site which was in the middle of our friends and coworkers sites. Some of whom you can see helping in the video. We did use two kits and love having the added clearance every time we pull it! Good luck with your axle flip!👍

  • @trevorleeanderson
    @trevorleeanderson 2 года назад +1

    Great information, thanks for sharing 🙂

  • @chadsellars3547
    @chadsellars3547 3 года назад +1

    edifying. solid people

  • @thercrv8202
    @thercrv8202 2 года назад +1

    Kudos! As an registered trailer manufacturer, I have seen people actually flip their axles not even having a clue about the "load bow" built into the axle tube, and mounted them upside down. For all to know, the bow is where the axle gets it load carrying capacity....as long as the peak of the bow is up. When you flip without adding the mounting boss to the top (i.e. upside down) you destroy the load capacity and set yourself up for near future problems.
    You did everything perfect! Great job.

    • @davidsamuel4490
      @davidsamuel4490 2 месяца назад

      Ok I was curious as to why you couldn't just flip it that's good to know

  • @carlwhite5436
    @carlwhite5436 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video, I was undecided but now gonna move forward! Need to clearance for boon docking .

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад +2

      Thank you Carl! So glad👍 We were so thankful for it every time we boondocked of the road or even pulled into a steep drive. Feel free to use our Amazon link in the description below the video 👍

    • @carlwhite5436
      @carlwhite5436 3 года назад

      One question, driving on highway, any handling issues? sway etc.

    • @jenharring79
      @jenharring79 3 года назад

      Same!!!

  • @acpuknowme
    @acpuknowme 3 года назад +1

    Great video. And great shirt! We just dropped our camper off to get this done before the camping season here in Colorado. Excited to get out on more roads this year with the camper. I was tired of dragging the rear end of our 28’ camper when we dispersed camp.

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад

      We were always so grateful it was done! Everytime we pulled into a place with uneven we were like, “we could not have even come here before the lift.” You will love it!

  • @josephwaggoner-lk5io
    @josephwaggoner-lk5io Год назад

    Thanks man that was actually really helpful. I'm about to do that on my 5th wheel. Old 5th wheel with a newer truck that sits pretty high. Not a hole lot of room on my on the rear bumper or in-between my truck bed.

  • @TOTALLYRELAXED
    @TOTALLYRELAXED 3 года назад +1

    Hey there James, Kimberly & Autumn! Great job on raising the RV! When I go full time soon I’ll be in a Class B…after 38 years of pulling trailers in the trucking industry, from 38 to 57 foot long, I have NO intentions of ever pulling another trailer again as long as I live! Lol! But, it WAS interesting to watch how and what y’all did to remedy your low clearance problems! Stay safe and God Bless! ~Jim~

  • @jjpalmer6405
    @jjpalmer6405 3 года назад

    Excellent Video! Congratulations on this successful fix for your trailer!

  • @ric19692000
    @ric19692000 2 года назад +1

    I miss living in Tucson

  • @off-roadnpew2183
    @off-roadnpew2183 2 года назад

    That’s awesome bud

  • @cargotrailereric6738
    @cargotrailereric6738 2 года назад

    Look forward to an update.

  • @katieaskew7263
    @katieaskew7263 3 года назад +3

    Hi, we are actually going to be doing this same lift kit on our camper. My husband was wanting to see what he needed to use to do the break extension (the wiring).

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад +2

      Great question. Just need the same gauge wire and your choice of connectors. We just cut the wire in the middle and added and a piece to make it longer.

  • @adrianchavez4749
    @adrianchavez4749 3 года назад +1

    Great video!! Hoping to do this but because i have a lifted truck!

  • @pepperkoalian903
    @pepperkoalian903 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent,don't change any

  • @patrickhenri6739
    @patrickhenri6739 3 года назад

    Great Job .

  • @rickg9217
    @rickg9217 3 года назад +6

    Do you have to weld the brackets?

  • @BrentRathof
    @BrentRathof Год назад +1

    I installed Dexter’s K71-384-00 on my Grey Wolf 29TE just this weekend and we’re taking it out for the first time on Saturday. Your video was very helpful, and I appreciate the time you took to put it together.
    As a bit of backstory, we had issues with the back end dragging everywhere we went. Those triangle protection brackets snapped off after our third trip. These issues, as well as our steep driveway made this kit necessary. I’m not sure why Cherokee makes these trailers with the leaf springs under the axle in the first place.
    Anyhow, going into our first tow this weekend, I’m curious as to how it’s going to handle, considering center of gravity, sway, and even general stress on the suspension (although im not sure if suspension stress is technically any different).
    We’ll see!

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  Год назад +1

      Thank you. I'm so glad it was helpful brother.👍 I totally agree with you on it being necessary for the grey wolfs. We had our triangles bent and would drag leaving some parking lots. I didn't notice any negative affects on the sway or other handling issues.. if anything it was easier to tow because clearance was rarely an issue after the nod. 👍😉👍

    • @Blackhawkdriver
      @Blackhawkdriver Год назад

      How did it workout? I have the exact same model and same problems. I'm thinking about doing the same. I don't understand why Cherokee makes these so low to the ground. On the standard cherokee TT's (not Greywolf) they sit a lot higher.

    • @BrentRathof
      @BrentRathof Год назад +1

      @@Blackhawkdriver it worked out really well. We’ve towed the camper twice since raising it, and so far it’s all been worth it. I can’t think of any reason not to perform this upgrade. Be sure to use some type of anti-seize on bolt threads just in case you ever have to adjust in the future. Also make sure the U-bolts are torqued appropriately and don’t just go by feel. Lastly, and I can’t stress this enough, be safe when jacking up the trailer. To get all four corners off the ground is nerve racking. Don’t put yourself or anyone else in harms way by over-confidently jacking. Jack stands and or blocks are a must.

  • @mshPhotography90
    @mshPhotography90 4 года назад

    Great job! I'm looking to do this as well in a few months. I'll be sure to click through your link for the flip kit when I do.

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад

      Thank you so much Michael. We appreciate that. I think you will be happy with the upgrade. We absolutely love having more ground clearance!

  • @sinned96
    @sinned96 2 года назад

    The heads of the bolts on the shackle are not locked up they're actually serrated and pinned in there and they're not supposed to turn. Pulling both nuts off and pulling that half of the shackle off is the correct way to pull them apart

  • @genofromrenoprospector6940
    @genofromrenoprospector6940 2 года назад +1

    This is an excellent video. Been looking to do this for some time. What torque did you put on the U bolts? Thanks for the link to the kit. I 🇺🇲🗽😎⛏👍

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  2 года назад

      Hey Geno. Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I can't remember the torque. It was probably that German torque. Goodentight. 😉

  • @charlieharrell8304
    @charlieharrell8304 4 года назад +1

    Great job that’s what I need to do on mine

  • @rodneydrake6595
    @rodneydrake6595 Год назад

    Hello, thanks for your efforts in putting together this video. Question... approximately what was your clearance from top of tires to underside of fenderwells prior to flipping?
    My 2016 Forest River (I bought it used at about 18 months old) has axles above springs. I only have about 1 inch of clearance between top of tires and fenderwells. I have about 2.5 inches of arc in springs. I have wondered if manufacturer put wrong axle/spring set up on it. Your trailer is about the same size as mine. Yours is the only one that I have noticed with axles above springs in this size of trailer.
    After buying mine I towed it 200 miles and lived in it for nearly 4 years. It wasn't till I towed it to my first camping trip, with it, that I noticed that fenderwells had rubbed on tires.

  • @scottjuice9710
    @scottjuice9710 Год назад

    You should have replaced those leaf springs at same time as they nearly done for

  • @Burn280
    @Burn280 2 года назад

    I know this is an old video. But if you run into the stuck bolt issue again. Put your impact on the bolt side and run it in reverse. Will normally just thread itself right out.

  • @isasalah5978
    @isasalah5978 3 года назад +1

    Very Kool can you but shocks system on it ;) very kool showing us your works enjoy it

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад

      Thank you Isa Salah! Not sure about different shocks. We have not had any problems with the original suspension though. 👍

  • @ramvan2284
    @ramvan2284 3 года назад +1

    good job dude, even though it was years ago.

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for the encouraging words Van Trucker! We greatly appreciate it!👍

  • @jpw6769
    @jpw6769 3 года назад +3

    Don't forget to relevel your trailer and your truck together after you lift your trailer

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад +2

      Great tip Pat! 👍 We did just that and once we got the wiggle out of the hitch it was awesome 👍

  • @whatfreedom7
    @whatfreedom7 3 года назад

    Having issues dragging myself. Mine is only 21ft and drags just pulling in my driveway which is not steep at all. I even have to disconnect my stabilizer bars every time I pull in and out. These manufacturers should actually try towing and using these campers. Things like that really need to be addressed by all companies.

  • @jenharring79
    @jenharring79 3 года назад

    We took out a stabilizer at the Badlands. They have a couple of bad dips.

  • @davidgerry4924
    @davidgerry4924 2 года назад

    hi. just one tidbit of info. Dont forget to add the height difference to overall height. would suck to find out hard way at a low overhead area by loosing the ac unit,or worse. :-)

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 4 года назад +5

    Someone please get Jacob a funnel to help him have his protein break (chocolate milk).

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад +2

      That is too funny Oby-1! 🤣😂
      You can lead a horse to water...lol!

  • @bam5235
    @bam5235 8 месяцев назад

    How’s the lift so far? Any issues?

  • @adubbz23
    @adubbz23 3 года назад +2

    Great vid👍🏼 how are you liking the height and new clearances. Just got a 2021 -26 DBH and already running into issues with backing it up into my hill spot on driveway the rear levelers will scrape. Need to do this but they said it will void warranty. Didn't think it would be issue but obviously low clearance is always and issue. And 1st axel from rear bumper is 8ft.

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад +1

      Thank you adubbz23. We absolutely love the height! One of the best things we've done in our opinion. Helps us almost daily when traveling. 👍

    • @adubbz23
      @adubbz23 3 года назад

      @@CamperSizeLiving that's awesome how is the 26 dbh thing looks amazing hope to get tons of years out of it

    • @adubbz23
      @adubbz23 2 года назад

      @@CamperSizeLiving finally did this and man I couldn't be happier I wish this was done from factory! Hope all is well safe travels in your 5th God bless

  • @johnmeyer9650
    @johnmeyer9650 4 года назад +1

    Great info thank you

  • @crewcalls
    @crewcalls 3 года назад +1

    Hi, What a great video! Thank you for that. I do have a question. I have a very small camper compared to the one in the video, but I too want to get a little further off road than I am presently able to go due to clearance. I have read that axles tend to be one of the parts that wear out the most. My concern is the welding. Welding the bracket would certainly, as was mentioned in the video, make the connection permanent. If the axle needs to be replaced at some point after the flip, and after the welding, this would make the replacement far more difficult. I have a 17ft, single axle camper that weighs in at 3600lbs loaded - no slide-outs. With this size and weight, would it be possible to skip the welding? I am only looking for recommendations and understand that you may not be an expert at weight loads and welding joint strength. Any offers of reply will be considered a friendly non-expert advice to be used at my own risk. But thanks, I can use as much info as possible. :-)

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад +1

      Great question crewcalls. If you need a new axle down the road, I believe you could just buy an over slung axle. Then you won't even need the kit. It will have the perches on top already. Hope this helps. 👍🙂👍

  • @jeffjaeger5227
    @jeffjaeger5227 3 года назад

    Are you still happy with doing this now that some time has gone by? Has it caused any concerns or issues? I have the same model camper and the same issues that you were having.

  • @benl3rd
    @benl3rd 4 года назад +2

    I’m from Tucson Az and I feel your pain . I own a 2014 Viking 17fq and these trailers sit super low. My recent trip out to arivaca lake I almost took out my
    Pipes . So now I’m looking to flip my axles . But a few questions how’s the ride now ? How does it handle in wind ? Any worries ? Thanks pal.

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад +5

      Great questions Ben Lopez! Every time we pull into a parking lot with a dip or drive down a rough road we are super thankful that we did the axle flip. The ride is just as good as it ever was and there's no more issue with wind then we had before. The only issue we did have was with the hitch wiggling because I had to flip it over to get it to be high enough. But we got a little device to tighten hitch up from Amazon and haven't had any more trouble with that. All in all, I wish I had done this as soon as I pull the camper off the sales lot! We hope to have an update video on this very topic within the next few weeks.

  • @my1chris
    @my1chris 3 года назад

    Now that its taller, you haven't lost your A/C unit to any lower than normal bridges have you? Do you have to make a lot of height considerations when you travel?

  • @Broncosaurus_Adventures
    @Broncosaurus_Adventures 3 года назад

    Do you think you need to weld the new brackets on?

  • @frankstanley6773
    @frankstanley6773 4 года назад +2

    Just wondering how your camper towed after the axle flip. I bought a 5th wheel camper today but didn't realize it would be a problem with my truck being lifted 6 inches. Not very well thought out i have to admit. But Im thinking I might try to flip the axles. Being a 5th wheel i might have height issues on over head clearance though.

    • @ducktape2469
      @ducktape2469 4 года назад +1

      Factory heights on newer trucks are bad enough for 5ers, let alone being lifted. My 5er rides at 12'8" at the front a/c unit. You will definately have clearance issues.

    • @acd2505
      @acd2505 2 года назад

      Did you do the flip, any issues?

  • @rawbdiggity
    @rawbdiggity 4 года назад

    Good job, I need to do this too.

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад

      Thank you. We are very happy with the results we got from this project. 👍

  • @richarddobson8673
    @richarddobson8673 Год назад

    Where did u buy the perch kit at

  • @GimpyCamper
    @GimpyCamper 2 года назад

    Our video this week was similar but our axles were already on the bottom 😞

  • @hrdcoreme
    @hrdcoreme 2 года назад

    My dude you must be a millwright lol using the proper tool for the job. 🤣

  • @rickv193
    @rickv193 Год назад

    What r the tork specs on the 4 nuts

  • @MattBlanchard-zy3pe
    @MattBlanchard-zy3pe 4 года назад +1

    So just a quick question and maybe I'm crazy but could you not skip using that kit and just rotate the axel 180° so the original bracket was against the bottom of the spring?

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад +3

      Good question Hunter Stevenson. The problem is two fold. First is the axel is curved like an upside down leaf spring. So when the weight of the trailer sits on it it straightens out. If you rotate the axel your tires will tilt in at the top, making them ware on the inside. Attempted to show this in the video when it was out from under the trailer. Second is the electric brake has to maintain its original orientation or it will not function correctly. Could possibly remove and rotate it but still have problem number one which would be a safety concern. Hope this helps. 👍

    • @MattBlanchard-zy3pe
      @MattBlanchard-zy3pe 4 года назад +2

      Thanks I appreciate the reply! Makes sense for sure.

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад +1

      No problem at all. I had the same question before we got started with our axel flip. 👍

  • @tt7hvn
    @tt7hvn 3 года назад

    My concern with this is how flat the leaf springs have become with the flip, losing some of their ability to support the camper body and flex appropriately.
    Most likely you'll never run into an issue but that would worry me a bit.

  • @TheOGPickleRick
    @TheOGPickleRick 2 года назад

    You're not supposed to just tack weld them in place. You're supposed to weld the whole seam. Would not recommend just tack welding it. You're relying on the threads of that bolt to not let that perch move

  • @Daniel-xy1lx
    @Daniel-xy1lx 3 года назад +1

    I got a question could you put the bolt shown at 3:55 on the upper bolt hole to lower the trailer?

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад

      I really don't know the impact that would have but it sure looks like it would work. Maybe others can chime in on this topic.

  • @jasonsnelson7422
    @jasonsnelson7422 3 года назад +1

    lift just 1 axel or you gotta do both?

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад

      I'm not an expert but would definitely do all axles at the same time. Maybe others on here have helpful advice on the subject. 👍

  • @katieaskew7263
    @katieaskew7263 3 года назад +1

    We have a 2017 GreyWolf would the kit fit that as well?

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  3 года назад

      The camper in the video is a 2017 grey wolf 26dbh so I would assume it would work for yall's as well if it is similar size Just be sure your axle is the same size as the kit you order. The link in the description is what we ordered for ours.

  • @melissafinnerty4832
    @melissafinnerty4832 Год назад +1

    You didn't show how to properly left the camper

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  Год назад

      Yes ma'am. That can be a pretty dangerous situation and the way that we did it may not be the way that everybody's comfortable doing it. I would hate to show how to do something and then have somebody get hurt doing that. That's why we left that part out. There are lots of other resources with professionals that will show how to properly lift and support the camper correctly.

  • @tomjones4145
    @tomjones4145 3 года назад +1

    why don't you just add some milk to the can of nesquik would be easier

  • @VELOPERS
    @VELOPERS 4 года назад +2

    More clearance Easier to flip the camper

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад +1

      🤣😂

    • @chrisgoetz2789
      @chrisgoetz2789 2 года назад

      Naa, 4.5 more inches won't roll her over easier, no matter what she tells ya

  • @marshall3565
    @marshall3565 4 года назад +1

    Check out moab utah

    • @CamperSizeLiving
      @CamperSizeLiving  4 года назад

      We can't wait to do that RichHodlerGod!👍 We drove through there two years ago but didn't have time to stop and explore. It looked amazing!

  • @mountainman5025
    @mountainman5025 3 года назад

    You DON"T EVER jack by the axles!!!!! They CANNOT hold the weight of the trailer on such a small area of the axle. Soft metal...Also, You have raised the height of your trailer, and changed the center of gravity creating a potentially dangerous towing situation.

    • @jeffolson551
      @jeffolson551 2 года назад +2

      Larger tires would help the center of gravity situation, but even then, 4.5" is minor.

    • @acd2505
      @acd2505 2 года назад

      4.5 inches isn’t a drastic change and if it is he can change the offset of the wheels.

  • @805gregg
    @805gregg 11 месяцев назад

    Not a camper, you may camp in it but it's a trailer

  • @billyjones9045
    @billyjones9045 Год назад

    After watching all these RV videos the one thing I'm really thankful about is that I don't have some stupid ass woman up in my RV up in my business all of the time in my face.. f*** that s*** I'm staying single