Flipping the axle on a FOrest River surveyor select 305

[spares]

How do you flip the axles on a 2013 Forest River surveyor select 305?

I just had my RV into la Mesa RV in Phoenix and ask them to fl my axles for me ( the rear always drags on the ground near low dips in the road) and they said my unit could not be flipped.

Makes no sense. Anyone know why this Forest River model cannot be flipped?

[awellis3]

Originally Posted by spares

Anyone know why this Forest River model cannot be flipped?

Does it have torsion bar suspension?

[babock]

Originally Posted by spares

How do you flip the axles on a 2013 Forest River surveyor select 305?

I just had my RV into la Mesa RV in Phoenix and ask them to fl my axles for me ( the rear always drags on the ground near low dips in the road) and they said my unit could not be flipped.

Makes no sense. Anyone know why this Forest River model cannot be flipped?

Depends on what your definition of flipping is. You can't just move the axle from the top of the springs to the bottom of the springs without some modifications to the spring perch on the axle.

You can't flip the axle over itself since the axle has camber to it so you can't flip it 180°.

[spares]

Yes, it does habe a torsion bar suspension?

[TowPro]

Originally Posted by babock

Depends on what your definition of flipping is. You can't just move the axle from the top of the springs to the bottom of the springs without some modifications to the spring perch on the axle..

sure you can. No modifications needed. this moves your axle from over the axle to under the axle, and for under $60.00. and this kit is even made by Dextor

[spares]

i am told i cant do this with a torsion bar suspension?

[Windjammin]

Dexter makes spacer blocks to fit between the frame and the torsion axles that can raise the trailer about 2 inches. When I had my Windjammer trailer I had to have these installed by the dealer to get the proper clearance from the wheel well.

[TowPro]

sorry, the ones I showed are for trailers with axles and springs like babock was talking about.

[babock]

I know the OP can't use these but you should realize that kit is the modification I was talking about You need to tack weld the perch onto the axle. Read the instructions.

Originally Posted by TowPro

sure you can. No modifications needed. this moves your axle from over the axle to under the axle, and for under $60.00. and this kit is even made by Dextor

[spares]

Originally Posted by Windjammin

Dexter makes spacer blocks to fit between the frame and the torsion axles that can raise the trailer about 2 inches. When I had my Windjammer trailer I had to have these installed by the dealer to get the proper clearance from the wheel well.

Thanks for your response. I need to get 5 to 56 inches at least to keep the rear end form dragging. I have already ruined (or should I say Forest River has ruined) the rear stabilizer jacks because the RV sits so low. I am nauseous because I feel I got ripped off by Forest Rive with this design. I can’t lift the trailer high enough to correct his dragging issue and it cost over $400 to replace the stabilizer jacks, and I can’t waste that kind of money if I don’t raise the trailer.

I dont kknow if i would ever buy another Forrest River. Very saddened by this

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by Windjammin

Dexter makes spacer blocks to fit between the frame and the torsion axles that can raise the trailer about 2 inches. When I had my Windjammer trailer I had to have these installed by the dealer to get the proper clearance from the wheel well.

Yes, the kit is available but consider that when you raise the trailer by merely adding spacers, the spacers are vulnerable to side force due to the extra "leverage". A reinforcement strut or to handle the side force will go a long way to preventing frame damage.

FWIW, a 3" spacer on a trailer the size of the OP's will raise the rear bumper close to 6" due to the overall geometry of the trailer unless the ball is raised 3"too.

[awellis3]

Originally Posted by spares

i am told i cant do this with a torsion bar suspension?

Correct. You would have to modify the mounting flanges for the axles.
Here's what you need. https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...SAAEgKiZfD_BwE

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by spares

Thanks for your response. I need to get 5 to 56 inches at least to keep the rear end form dragging. I have already ruined (or should I say Forest River has ruined) the rear stabilizer jacks because the RV sits so low. I am nauseous because I feel I got ripped off by Forest Rive with this design. I can’t lift the trailer high enough to correct his dragging issue and it cost over $400 to replace the stabilizer jacks, and I can’t waste that kind of money if I don’t raise the trailer.

I dont kknow if i would ever buy another Forrest River. Very saddened by this

You bought a Surveyor, which is known for its low profile.
Forest River did not manufacture your trailer, their Surveyor division did.
Your complaint is common on Jayco products too. Tons of complaints on Jayco forums.
I went with a Rockwood over a Surveyor because it had more clearance than the Surveyor did.
Some brands have lower profile trailers for less drag.
Many with your axles have 4" box spacers installed, to raise the trailer.

[n0ms]

While in the neighborhood. I would move the rear stabilizer jacks forward so they won't drag or rip off.

[deadstump]

I know it's not your point, but the stabilizers are super easy to replace and should cost about $80 online. I sympathize with your low clearance. After replacing my 3rd set I finally moved them forward 3' and stopped the stabilizers from dragging. Now my bumper is a bit scraped up and it's probably time to raise the trailer.