prainman
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So I just got a 22 ft travel trailer and am thinking I need to do an "axle flip" ie put the axles under the springs.
I need to back it up a really steep driveway. I think it can be done by hitting it at this crazy angle but realistically this is not my ideal scenario. Going straight up definitely causes it to bottom out the rear skids.
So my question:
Anybody out there done this and noticed problems with stability in wind or passing semis, etc?
I am towing: Forest River X-Lite Travel Trailers Model T221RBXL
Behind: 2010 Toyota Tacoma
I read another forum post here on a the subject mostly centered around 5th wheels.
Any feedback??????
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UncleDonald
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Flipped the axles on two trailers and could not tell any difference. No problems.
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dahkota
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Flipped the axles on ours and there was no difference with stability.
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MudChucker
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Done 6 of my own and 9 for various friends and family... No concerns regarding handling changes.
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JJBIRISH
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Raising the centre of gravity will have some negative effect on stability but it should not be appreciable amount and maybe not even noticeable…
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batman99
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UncleDonald wrote:Flipped the axles on two trailers and could not tell any difference. No problems.
Same outcome for my many re-positioned axles as well...
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the bear II
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I actually noticed a better stability, especially when trucks go by.
I think it's due to the larger space under the trailer for the vacuum created by trucks to dissipate quickly. Same thing in a crosswind more room for the wind to go under the trailer so less push.
I've been on some very winding mountain roads and haven't had any extra sway or rocking due to the higher center of gravity.
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sherpaxc
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So I don't think I'm mechanically inclined enough to flip my axle (but where could I find out more to see if it's possible?). That being said, other than an RV repair shop, who else would be able to do this? I'm very interested in this mod.
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Peg Leg
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You could always lower the spring perches. Remove the spring shackels, weld thick walled tubing to the bottom of the frame, weld new spring shackels back on.
Take careful measurements. Use a bolt in the shackel holes with a spacer between the shackels to make sure they are in alignmet before welding.
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goducks10
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What if you unhooked your WD and let the front of the TT drop, causing the rear to rise? Maybe that would help getting you up the drive. Although it may cause your hitch to rub, don't know your setup, just a FWIW thought.
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