Canadian Karebear
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So tried to back the trailer up last night into the driveway, but there is a dip before the curb (in the road) and the curb is rather high. Needless to say, the trailer bottomed out, scrape scrape.
I know that one can purchase those things (I think they are rubber??) that go between the curb and the road, not sure if that will work. Any idea on where a person could get these and what they are called?
It's either that or find a way to raise the trailer to avoid this issue in the future with this or any other curb.
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PapPappy
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Based on the size(weight) of your trailer, I'd just go to Lowes or Home Depot, get a couple of 2"X10" planks...cut them to fit the curb, with enough room to allow the trailer to work up over the curb.
Not sure exactly what you curb looks like, but that should work.
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bikendan
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jayfeather trailers are notorious for their "lowness". this is about the only consistent complaint about them.
some say that a "riser" kit is available. some say it doesn't exist.
using boards is a easy solution. but some have put wheels on the back of the frame. they are called skid wheels. here's a link to some at camping world.
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tupapi77
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Ditto use the skid wheels, that should solve your problem IMHO
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PAWildcat
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I used to have the same problem with our Star-Lite we had, and I did as was mentioned above. I used the skid-rollers and I would have would at the curb in case I could not hit the driveway exactly. I still use the wood at the curb for the Fiver to make it easier on the tires if I miss the driveway.
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trnfla
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I would use the wood also.
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Charlie D.
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Skid wheels may work fine but depending on the angle I would think you could put excessive pressure on the frame and possibly damage it.
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windriderjr
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Use the wood, you could even reuse it for leveling.
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Deen
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bikendan wrote:jayfeather trailers are notorious for their "lowness". this is about the only consistent complaint about them.
some say that a "riser" kit is available. some say it doesn't exist.
using boards is a easy solution. but some have put wheels on the back of the frame. they are called skid wheels. here's a link to some at camping world.
skid rolls Be careful of them though. If you have a the "normal" bumper (bent "U" channel or tube for the hose) it won't work unless you reinforce it to take the strain that the wheels put on it.
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Retired Phone Man
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I have a large dip between my street and driveway (looks like a V) and I back in at a 45% angle then when the TT wheels clear I straighten out. Anytime you need to pull thought a dip, take it at an angle and it really helps.
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