Campers 101

[gnihcraes]

Unless i am misunderstanding your terminology and you did an axle over - under, not actually flip the axle. In that case i apologize. Which i have seen while looking at pull behinds.
An axle flip may cause issues down the road, especially now the bow / camber of the axle is upside down. You can loose alignment once flipped, affecting not only tire wear but overall handling.
Easiest way to get ground clearance, put suspension on top of the axle. Dexter makes a spring Over-Under conversion kit.

I've not changed my camper height or axle/spring flip. You do have to purchase the spring mounts and have them welded on the other side of the axle. Or you can have the dealer do this, but I'm not sure of the costs involved from the dealer. I've no need at this time for the height increase, the axle will still be the same, just the body of the camper would be up out of the weeds a bit more. (and the water tank)

Best advice, get out and check things yourself before relying on the other folks to guide you. LOL

I've been renting a truck instead of taking mine. The old GMC (1985) has no radio, working AC etc. It doesn't like the summer heat either (vapor lock). So it's cheap enough to rent a modern truck and make the family happy during the trip. Rental 3/4 ton Crew Cab 4x4 is $300 for Friday/Sat/Sun return monday morning. I also get to do a real world test drive the different makes and models this way.

[Great-Kazoo]

I've not changed my camper height or axle/spring flip. You do have to purchase the spring mounts and have them welded on the other side of the axle. Or you can have the dealer do this, but I'm not sure of the costs involved from the dealer. I've no need at this time for the height increase, the axle will still be the same, just the body of the camper would be up out of the weeds a bit more. (and the water tank

Where you camped at? looks nice and people free.

[ruthabagah]

I've not changed my camper height or axle/spring flip. You do have to purchase the spring mounts and have them welded on the other side of the axle. Or you can have the dealer do this, but I'm not sure of the costs involved from the dealer. I've no need at this time for the height increase, the axle will still be the same, just the body of the camper would be up out of the weeds a bit more. (and the water tank)

Best advice, get out and check things yourself before relying on the other folks to guide you. LOL

I've been renting a truck instead of taking mine. The old GMC (1985) has no radio, working AC etc. It doesn't like the summer heat either (vapor lock). So it's cheap enough to rent a modern truck and make the family happy during the trip. Rental 3/4 ton Crew Cab 4x4 is $300 for Friday/Sat/Sun return monday morning. I also get to do a real world test drive the different makes and models this way.

That's a big boulder allright!

[gnihcraes]

That's a big boulder allright!

Well, the "BIG" boulder is double that size and the camper is still parked on it. Waited until time to leave, then had to build up a ramp of rocks and wood to get the camper up and over it.

[MED]

I've not changed my camper height or axle/spring flip. You do have to purchase the spring mounts and have them welded on the other side of the axle. Or you can have the dealer do this, but I'm not sure of the costs involved from the dealer. I've no need at this time for the height increase, the axle will still be the same, just the body of the camper would be up out of the weeds a bit more. (and the water tank)

Best advice, get out and check things yourself before relying on the other folks to guide you. LOL

I've been renting a truck instead of taking mine. The old GMC (1985) has no radio, working AC etc. It doesn't like the summer heat either (vapor lock). So it's cheap enough to rent a modern truck and make the family happy during the trip. Rental 3/4 ton Crew Cab 4x4 is $300 for Friday/Sat/Sun return monday morning. I also get to do a real world test drive the different makes and models this way.

I get pretty nervous about hitting rocks as well; my water tank is in the box so it is not exposed. Sounds like you had one issue after another. It is a real bummer when things go south like that.

I plan to buy a new spring and axle assembly. It will cost me $300 for the parts, $250 for the wheels and tires, and a day of my time to deconstruct and weld the new mounts and shackles in place. When I am done, I will have a 3500lbs axle and a significant clearance increase. I will probably take the time to reinforce the frame under the box as well, which is a pretty minimal cost for the steal; I notice that my door frame flexes pretty good when I level it with the corner jacks.