highlander6684
Member
I have 2020 alliance avenue fifth wheel 26rd I have adjusted my b&w 18k, adjusted sidewinder pin box, and I still have my nose still high, what can I do?
Trailer nose to high
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Is your truck lifted? Does your truck have larger tires than normal?
If you have leaf springs, you can do a "axle flip" to gain more height or buy larger tires for the RV.
Can you show us a picture of just how nose high you are?
If you have leaf springs, you can do a "axle flip" to gain more height or buy larger tires for the RV.
Can you show us a picture of just how nose high you are?
highlander6684
Member
No my truck is not lifted,I do not have oversize tires I have it unhitch right now
highlander6684
Member
I do have have leaf springs and axles are flipped
George
Well-known member
For the front end of the trailer the absolute minimum recommended clearance between the truck bed rails and the 5W is 5". I shoot for 6"-7" myself. If you've adjusted your hitch and pin box to either of these dimensions then the truck suspension can be looked at if you want to look into a lowering kit. 👎
As far as the fifth wheel...
As Jim said larger tires, or flipped axles to raise the trailer. When you say flipped are the axles overslung like this? That's is about all you can do. Personally I would not put a lift kit on the suspension.
M and E is a self proclaimed suspension nerd 🤓 so maybe he has some ideas.
I saw many opinions and solutions when I "googled" "towing nose high fifth wheel".
I don't know how much you're out of level but <3" inches at the king pin isn't a concern IMHO. Meaning if you lowered the king pin <3" to make it level.
Good luck.
As far as the fifth wheel...
As Jim said larger tires, or flipped axles to raise the trailer. When you say flipped are the axles overslung like this? That's is about all you can do. Personally I would not put a lift kit on the suspension.
M and E is a self proclaimed suspension nerd 🤓 so maybe he has some ideas.
I saw many opinions and solutions when I "googled" "towing nose high fifth wheel".
I don't know how much you're out of level but <3" inches at the king pin isn't a concern IMHO. Meaning if you lowered the king pin <3" to make it level.
Good luck.
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highlander6684
Member
My axles are overslung.
highlander6684
Member
Can this be adjusted?
BryanValRox
Elite Member
The equalizer is not designed to be adjustable.
BryanValRox
Elite Member
Does anyone know of a spacer that is engineered to fit between the base of the leaf spring and axle spring saddle.
Obviously, longer u bolts would be needed.
Only thinking out loud here. But that would raise the rear.
Obviously, longer u bolts would be needed.
Only thinking out loud here. But that would raise the rear.
Once upon a time I used Correct Tracks to raise a prior RV. I was able to gain a solid 1.5 inches via correct tracks and tires
Correct Tracks
Correct Tracks
Hi. When you say it’s nose high, are you measuring the frame to ground or using a visual reference?
Midnight Rider
Prominent Member
No problem with that hitch. One of the best on the road. Mine is spaced perfectly.
Yup. I'm sure it is a fine hitch. Just trying to help @highlander6684 DX what is causing the nose high conditions he's observing. It seems that hitch is commonly attributed to causing nose high geometry,; not all the time, but with enough frequency to be a consideration.