 |
06-24-2016, 08:37 AM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Quakertown, PA
Posts: 55
|
Axle Flip question
So I am considering doing the axle flip on my 261BHXL. I've researched enough, I understand how to do it, I can weld myself so putting the new brackets on is no big deal for me. I originally had questions about the stability of the trailer while towing afterwards, but it looks like everyone who has done it has had no issues. My only area of concern is the stabilizer jacks. I have the Lippert power jacks. I assume I would need to build brackets to lower them by the amount that the trailer will be lifted. Thoughts?
__________________
2014 Salem Cruise Lite 261BHXL
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
|
|
|
|
06-24-2016, 08:47 AM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
|
No real need to move the jacks.
Just make some of these.
2X10, 2X8 what ever size you want.
__________________
2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-2016, 08:50 AM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: x
Posts: 12,423
|
Neat idea Ford do you put a pad under the X block?
__________________
Retired Navy
Jake my sidekick (yellow Lab) 10/04 - 05/20
2017 RAM 2500 CC 4X4 Cummins Diesel
2016 Flagstaff 26 FKWS
AF&AM & El Korah Shrine of Idaho
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-2016, 08:54 AM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
|
Nope.
If the ground was soft I might but every place I have been the ground is so hard I can not drive in the spikes for my patio mat..... 
__________________
2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-2016, 06:07 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 197
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by joehbus
I assume I would need to build brackets to lower them by the amount that the trailer will be lifted. Thoughts?
|
That would defeat the purpose of flipping the axle for extra clearance wouldn't it?
__________________
John & Mary Jo
Enjoying the adventure
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-2016, 07:07 PM
|
#6
|
|
Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
|
Probably trying to get trailer level for towing.....
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-2016, 07:15 PM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Conroe, TX
Posts: 333
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by joehbus
So I am considering doing the axle flip on my 261BHXL. I've researched enough, I understand how to do it, I can weld myself so putting the new brackets on is no big deal for me. I originally had questions about the stability of the trailer while towing afterwards, but it looks like everyone who has done it has had no issues. My only area of concern is the stabilizer jacks. I have the Lippert power jacks. I assume I would need to build brackets to lower them by the amount that the trailer will be lifted. Thoughts?
|
My Wildwood is SOA from the factory with 205/75/15 tires and has lippert power stabilizer jacks (pretty sure they only come in one model). They have no problem reaching my 2x8 pieces of wood, though it does take a while they are slooooow.
__________________
2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn LvL2 Quad Cab 4x4 5.7L 3.92
Trailer Steering and Integrated Trailer TPMS
GVWR: 7100
GAWRF: 3900 GAWRR: 4100 GCWR: 17,000
Payload Sticker: 1,867 lbs Tow Capacity: 11,767 lbs
Towing a nice 5th wheel near you 
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-2016, 07:28 PM
|
#8
|
|
Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
|
We've found the straighter they are the better they work....some leave the front an inch low, then deploy stabs, raise front....have added a power stab. in front of front axle also
Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-2016, 08:05 PM
|
#9
|
|
Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
We've found the straighter they are the better they work....some leave the front an inch low, then deploy stabs, raise front....have added a power stab. in front of front axle also.
|
You should only lower the rear stabs and then raise the front IF the rear stab legs are reinforced. I believe Herk found out strictly by accident that it will bend the legs.
|
|
|
|
|
06-24-2016, 08:08 PM
|
#10
|
|
Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
|
I'll agin go stand in the corner......
Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
|
|
|
|
|
06-25-2016, 07:53 AM
|
#11
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Quakertown, PA
Posts: 55
|
What do you mean by "stab"?
Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
__________________
2014 Salem Cruise Lite 261BHXL
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
|
|
|
|
|
06-25-2016, 07:56 AM
|
#12
|
|
Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by joehbus
What do you mean by "stab"?
|
Stabilizer jack
|
|
|
|
|
06-25-2016, 07:58 AM
|
#13
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Quakertown, PA
Posts: 55
|
Ah, thanks
Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
__________________
2014 Salem Cruise Lite 261BHXL
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
|
|
|
|
|
06-25-2016, 08:44 AM
|
#14
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Conroe, TX
Posts: 333
|
Once they reach the ground I tap the button a couple times (rear first) and watch them lift the trailer a tiny bit.
If i just hold the button, my fuse blows before any damage is done (ask how I know)
Trailer still moves a bit. I'm thinking an x-chock or jacks near the tires are in my future.
__________________
2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn LvL2 Quad Cab 4x4 5.7L 3.92
Trailer Steering and Integrated Trailer TPMS
GVWR: 7100
GAWRF: 3900 GAWRR: 4100 GCWR: 17,000
Payload Sticker: 1,867 lbs Tow Capacity: 11,767 lbs
Towing a nice 5th wheel near you
|
|
|
|
|
06-25-2016, 08:53 AM
|
#15
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Maurice, LA
Posts: 4,095
|
Only for stabilizing
The Lippert Stabilizing jacks are ONLY for stabilizing the camper. the instruction manual tells you to only run the motor for no more than two seconds after both sides make contact with the ground.
The instructions also say they will be damaged if you try and lift the back end with them.
Level the camper buy whatever method you choose and then put them down to stabilize.
__________________
2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL, Gladiator Qr35 ST235/85R16 Load rating G, TST 507 TPMS w/ Flow-thru Sensors & Repeater, Reese Sidewinder 16K Pin Box, PI EMS HW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CCSB LTZ Diesel, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Turbo Brake activated, 39 gal Aux Tank W/ Fuel Pump transfer, Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags.
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
