Raising trailer coupler or tongue

[Alberta8311ss]

Has any one here removed the couple from the under side of the frame and installed a new one one the top to get more clearance? With our pro pride it hangs low and I assume other hitching systems ride low with some of the lower travel trailers. I don't want to raise the trailer by modifying the suspension as then the o/s kitchen will be too high and I will need four steps instead of 3. If I move my coupler up I will gain 5 inches. To get the trailer riding level I only have 5-6" clearance under the hitch, and I would like it slightly nose down.

Just wondering if anyone else has done this?


Rockwood 8311ss
Pro Pride 3P hitch

[Kaadk]

Might want to check out this thread:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ems-61751.html

The guy had them re-weld the hitch coupler multiple times before his problems went away.

[OldCoot]

As long as it is done by a competent welder, don't see a problem with it.

[missing_link]

I'm debating the same modification. My windjammer has the bottom mount coupler and the Propride is awfully low. It's only bottomed once on the road but that was more than I want!!

The other issue I have with it being low is that many camp sites slope towards the rear and I can't get the tongue low enough, I end up needing to dig a small hole for the hitch head to drop into!!

Linc


2014 Rockwood Windjammer 3006WK
2014 Ram 1500