Drag wheels 29HFS hyperlite

[rebel29144]

My question is, has anyone ever installed drag wheels on the rear of their toy hauler,
Did it solve dragging issues ? , or is raising trailer by flipping axles a better option?
Thanks for any info.
Rebel

[Ford Idaho]

Is the trailer level when loaded and hooked up?

I would level it out when towing, if the drag wheels are still needed at that point then install them.

[rebel29144]

The problem I am having is with a low water bridge going into my home.
high on both ends, high in the middle, dips on each side of middle for water run off, tried different hitch to lower the front, raise the back, helped, but stabilizer jacks still rub hard on the rear when get to dip areas.

[Kaboom]

Depending on how much clearence you need. Another option is to make the rear stabilizer jacks removable. While camping once I watched the guy next to me install his rear jacks into a bracket on the frame. He had a Vengence 5er th. Since I had rubbed mine one time I thought this was a good idea. I asked him about the set up. He told me that he would drag getting in and out of his driveway. So he found the brackets on line to make the jacks removable.

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by Kaboom

Depending on how much clearence you need. Another option is to make the rear stabilizer jacks removable. While camping once I watched the guy next to me install his rear jacks into a bracket on the frame. He had a Vengence 5er th. Since I had rubbed mine one time I thought this was a good idea. I asked him about the set up. He told me that he would drag getting in and out of his driveway. So he found the brackets on line to make the jacks removable.

Not a bad idea, I would be tempted to just remove the jacks and use jack stands which have a wider base which should offer more stability.

[OldCoot]

I would install the drag wheels, why go to the problem of removing the jacks, reinstalling them, storing them or carrying jack stands. Makes more sense to make an addition which eliminates the problem and not add more work/hassle.

Eliminate problems, don't put band aids on them.

[Kaboom]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

I would install the drag wheels, why go to the problem of removing the jacks, reinstalling them, storing them or carrying jack stands. Makes more sense to make an addition which eliminates the problem and not add more work/hassle.

Eliminate problems, don't put band aids on them.

Or create a new problem. With all the discussions about frame strength. I just wonder if the frame is strong enough to support the weight of the rv on a small contact area at the very rear of frame rails.

Sometimes I over think things

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Kaboom

Or create a new problem. With all the discussions about frame strength. I just wonder if the frame is strong enough to support the weight of the rv on a small contact area at the very rear of frame rails.

Sometimes I over think things

What is the difference of it dragging on the jacks or rolling on the drag wheels? I would take the rolling on the drag wheels as opposed to tearing up the jacks.

[Ford Idaho]

If the jacks are removed there is no drag unless the frame does, if the frame does drag then the wheels ARE in order.

Remove the issue before it becomes an incident.

[Kaboom]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

What is the difference of it dragging on the jacks or rolling on the drag wheels? I would take the rolling on the drag wheels as opposed to tearing up the jacks.

I agree OC, the wheels would be much better that tearing the jacks off. I was just thinking that not dragging anything would be the better option.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

If the jacks are removed there is no drag unless the frame does, if the frame does drag then the wheels ARE in order.

Remove the issue before it becomes an incident.

Removing the jacks only adds another issue of storing them/reinstalling or buying jack stands/storing and placing them every time you camp. Not my idea of convenience. I like to remove all the unneeded trivial tasks and just relax. The less work setting up the better. Firm believer in the KISS principle.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Removing the jacks only adds another issue of storing them/reinstalling or buying jack stands/storing and placing them every time you camp. Not my idea of convenience. I like to remove all the unneeded trivial tasks and just relax. The less work setting up the better. Firm believer in the KISS principle.

Why buy a new camper and remove the conveniences?

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Kaboom

I agree OC, the wheels would be much better that tearing the jacks off. I was just thinking that not dragging anything would be the better option.

If the wheels are installed properly, it's not like you're lifting the wheels off the ground, it's a momentary contact and much less strain than hitting pot holes, etc on the highway or driving up and down curbs like everyone does.

[WolfWhistle]

Originally Posted by Kaboom

Or create a new problem. With all the discussions about frame strength. I just wonder if the frame is strong enough to support the weight of the rv on a small contact area at the very rear of frame rails.

Sometimes I over think things

What would be the difference if it hits the ground onto rollers without damage, or if it hits the ground tearing off the stabs? Clearly the effect to the frame would be better with the rollers.

I don't know if someone else said it, but flipping the axles are for pros, not a DIY project. Might be the cheapest and easiest way to go, however.

I assume the BRIDGE is on the only way home??


1) upgrade to 5200# axles and springs if it has the 4400# ers (I will post how much higher mine is)

2) is it possible to use boards under the tires to lessen the angle while crossing the BRIDGE? OOPS... I read the other message... that is what he is doing now.

3) I am not sure where (or how) the rollers would be mounted, since they would have to be lower than the bottom of the stab to work, which are forward of the tail by a margin.

4) remove the stabs, but make brackets to simplify the process (slip on and off - no bolts)

5) find a place on the other side of the BRIDGE to keep / store the TH

Or, get a good shop to flip the springs to the top of the axles

[Kaboom]

It looks like one of my responses did not show up.

I agree with OC and Wolfwhistle that hitting a set of rollers is far better than tearing up the stabilizer jacks. What I was suggesting is if the OP can clear without rubbing at all by making the jacks removable, may be an option. Yes a little longer at set up but no major modification to the rv and inexpensive. If it doesn't clear without rubbing then any of the other reply's regarding rollers and or lifting Rv are also options.

[WolfWhistle]

Originally Posted by rebel29144

My question is, has anyone ever installed drag wheels on the rear of their toy hauler,
Did it solve dragging issues ? , or is raising trailer by flipping axles a better option?
Thanks for any info.
Rebel

Reb, does your unit qualify for the free axle(s) upgrade and does it have 4400# or 5200# axles??
Wolf

[rebel29144]

[Wolf,, How do you know if axles are available for upgrade
thanks