Raising the 'Blimp' for Wyo Dirt Roads

[fotozone]

Wow! I did not expect such a firestorm of stuff. Thanks to all! I was looking to raise axle 3 inches to gain front and back road clearance. I drag the skid plates 'big time' when going into our cabin (and soon to be only house!). With a single axle I thought it could be done fairly easily but I may be (some have said 'am') wrong. I am tracking down a guy in SLC that did just that and , supposedly, loves it. He has a 23' Silver Cloud. I let you all know what I do.... Tom

[Gene]

Now I'm wondering what is the best food to eat to provide the best natural grease for the skid plates? Perhaps a tablespoon of castor oil before travels although lots of beans are always a reliable choice. Now I know why older Airstreams had a rear drain—good for those African caravans with really bad roads. Someone will soon be marketing the Organic Grease System.

Perhaps the stick with rope attached (you need two) is taped to the bumper and the rope holds an oil can?

Gene

[fotozone]

I was thinking I could attach my old XC skis (cut down to size of course!) and 'wax' them with slime and axle grease........T

[2airishuman]

Originally Posted by fotozone

I was thinking I could attach my old XC skis (cut down to size of course!) and 'wax' them with slime and axle grease........T

this WILL work nicely T...

but only if they are a/s APPROVED skis.
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the nice thing about your model/unit is that it's narrower than most streams...

which improves navigation on dicey paths.

departure/entry angle ( 2.) CLEARANCE and (1.) POT HOLES and (3.) LUMPS in the road are 3 different issues...

not all solved with the same hack.

1. 2 or 3 axles are BETTER for potholes because the trailer can articulate holes if driven SLOWLY, very SLOWLY.

2. SHORT trailers with (short overhangs) are better for entry/depart incline issues.

2. and RAISING the SHELL may help with that (while creating other issues)

but CRAWL UNDER your trailer and LOOK at the axle tube...

3. clearance THERE (for lumps) will not increase with out...

3. BIGGER WHEELS/tires or a NEW axle with a STEEPER angle to RISE above the lumps...
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so u might wanna KNOCK down the roadway BUMPS...

or cover them with loaded diapers.

FULL diapers can also be used to FILL the potholes, but the brakes/bearings/hubs might need service afta'...
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gene and hiho'...

i think a/s as halted production of sticknropes...

something about quality control or corrosion or too many warranty claims after bubble making...

cheers
2air'

[Lumatic]

If getting into the cabin is the only problem, any way to knock down some of the high spots and fill in some of the lows on the driveway/ road?

[Gene]

Yes 2air, I asked when I was in JC if I could get a stick with rope attached since I felt I needed one someday, but they discontinued production some time ago. They sold all their inventory to Inland Andy and you'll have to contact him for yours—$19.95 for the standard model, aluminum stick is $29.95.

Gene