Hi all,

I'm looking to maybe pull my travel trailer into a campsite that can only be accessed from a small 1-lane road that is paved, but with some steep dips and bumps. I think my TT will most likely scrape the back end on at least 2 dips, if not more. My thoughts so far are to:

1) Remove weight distribution bars from hitch to allow more articulation
2) Carry 2x4 planks to put under the TT wheels if the dip is too deep
3) Look for some way to raise the trailer clearance without flipping the axles (maybe air bags for the trailer axles? How about raising the trailer and inserting small wood blocks between the axle and trailer frame just before going over the dip?)
4) Just drop the truck into 4-LO, pull hard, and just scrape away

My TT is older and seen good use, so I don't feel so bad about scraping the heck out of the frame if need be. But if anyone has any further tips/ideas to help get through such a scenario I would much appreciate the advice! Thanks!

 

I think the inserted wood block idea you have is a good instant fix! Good thinking...if you frequent the location alot, you might actually consider the airbag idea. Other than that, you can mount a pair of roller wheels on the trailer rear bumper or even partway 'tween rear axle/bumper if needed to help roll over, and some driving technique(if the roads are wide enough) wherein crossing at a bit of an angle helps traverse really sharp dips/bumps a little.

 

HD rollers welded to back of frame

 

Just wedge your kids skateboard under the back bumper and go for it.

 

HAHA! Good one, Jay! I actually was also considering something very close--shoving a couple of cheap furniture dollies underneath the rear bumper! I guess it could work, and even if it breaks the wooden dollies that's okay, they're cheap.