Lift kit for Quicksilver auto-camper ?

[husaberger]

I have a van, hooking up the camper works great, but the hitch will scrape a little on the driveway etc:

Was thinking of getting a 3-4 inch rise hitch, then raise the camper 2-3 inches so the camper will still be level (currently its slightly down) I don't want to carry with the camper high, or too level, I m looking to get it a little down but will clear the driveway when I leave the home.

Is there a lift type of kit I can use or similar ? or should I just go out get some jeep tires at 14  15 inches than using our current 12 inch ties ?

[husaberger]

Resolved this issue.. can be ignored

bought a solid bar of Aluminum, 2x3 - about a foot long or so, cut in half, and used it as a spacer between frame and axel - now I have 2.5 inch rise and its much better.


[quote source="/post/5536/thread" timestamp="1418578676" author="@clyde"]I have a van, hooking up the camper works great, but the hitch will scrape a little on the driveway etc:

Was thinking of getting a 3-4 inch rise hitch, then raise the camper 2-3 inches so the camper will still be level (currently its slightly down) I don't want to carry with the camper high, or too level, I m looking to get it a little down but will clear the driveway when I leave the home.

Is there a lift type of kit I can use or similar ? or should I just go out get some jeep tires at 14  15 inches than using our current 12 inch ties ?[/quote]

[joanne]

I've been thinking about a DIY lift kit. Can you describe or photograph how you fastened the spacers?

[husaberger]

on Holiday until January 6th, so I don't have access to the camper until I return.

I found the info on another website, I ll find the link (i have it somewhere)

Edit: 9:45 PM

http://www.popupportal.com/index.php?topic=76581.0

is where If found the info.

with the info I found about the 'dexter axels'

http://www.popupportal.com/index.php?topic=88320.0

so 2 and 2 together, and did what explained here.

[sandyu]

These have worked great for me.  Easy to install also. I was having similar issues.

http://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Suspension/Honda/Odyssey/2009/CSS-1145R.html?vehicleid=20091179921

[okeefe33]

I just bought a new axle. It fits right in the old axle's bolt holes, it has a greater carrying capacity, and you can lift your trailer up to 3.6" more. I think that I paid less than $300 including shipping and taxes, but it fit perfectly and it was not rigged together. I recommend a new axle for your trailer.

[walt3]

Can you post the specs from your upgraded axle also who you ordered it from. Contact info ect. That sounds like a great upgrade!

[scout]

I got this one for the dexter #10 axle as its a full box tube steel: http://www.perfectcasita.com/casita-axle-lift-kit.html
(however it's for the 13 RDB CL). Also bought these rims: http://www.etrailer.com/p-AM22330.html
with the 14"   LT 195 BF Goodrich All Terrain AT KO1 Tires...

[cowfly]

So is the Axel upgraded on the off-road package like the dealers claim?  Or is the trailer simply lifted?