Worried about sloping driveway

[nadkaw1957]

Do you think there would be any problem with the weight of the trailer being placed on those small drag wheels considering how flimsy the frames are on newer trailers? Different from the load on the axles because it is distributed at 3 different points via the spring hangers.

And I thought about that, as well. Not sure what I can do, except wait and see. Thanks!

[Butcher]

Here is what I found:
9' 7.5" Center of the rear wheels to the trailing edge of the trailer.
1' 8.5" Lowest portion of the trailer hitch [safety chain support] to the ground.
3" the length of the hitch to the wall
10" Bottom of the rear jack to the ground
1' 7" lowest portion of the spare tire to the ground.

I did not level the trailer to the ground, but it is parked fairly level.

I hope that helps. If not, I can measure some more.

[nadkaw1957]

Here is what I found:
9' 7.5" Center of the rear wheels to the trailing edge of the trailer.
1' 8.5" Lowest portion of the trailer hitch [safety chain support] to the ground.
3" the length of the hitch to the wall
10" Bottom of the rear jack to the ground
1' 7" lowest portion of the spare tire to the ground.

I did not level the trailer to the ground, but it is parked fairly level.

I hope that helps. If not, I can measure some more.

Thanks! That's very helpful. Those measurements are almost exactly what my Imagine were - I think I'm going to be ok... Whew!

I appreciate you taking the time to ease my mind. The dealer just texted me and said it's coming off the line the first or second week of February, then add 10 days for transportation. I should have it by the end of the month...

[Butcher]

Happy to help. Of course, you'll have pictures when it arrives of course.

We looked into that 5th wheel when we were looking for one. I kept gravitating to the 29RS. Basically the same thing but I told my wife that the extra space in the front would be worth it. No regrets. I am adding the Compass Connect system and hope to have something working soon.

[more tired since retired]

Be very aware that those skid rollers can void your chassis warranty. The steel in the frame is not designed to support the weight of the trailer when the rear is hung up. You can be subject to bending or twisting the frame and skid rollers will not prevent that. I've seen several rigs which have rollers on the rear with bent frames and warranty was voided.

Just what I've seen and heard. Best to call GD and/Lippert and ask them. One RVer with a Jayco was told the fact he put them on voided his warranty on the frame.