if anyone is thinking of doing this conversion kit ?..do not think long and hard ..do it !!. i just installed this very same kit on my 18 ft camper, and it worked out just great. i already bent a stabilizer jack on one corner ( replacing those as well ), and i got plenty of lift. i was very lucky i did not rip the septic line off ?..now i will not have any issues what so ever. this kit also lets me bring my WDH torsion bars up higher, they were really close to the ground. my camper came with 14 inch tires ( these will get replaced with larger tires later ), and this alone had my camper very low to the ground to start with. this dexter conversion kit solved all my problems..buy it , you will not regret it !.
I bought this exact same kit and I'm installing now. I had to take a break and look this up because as I took everything apart, I thought "why cant I just flip the axle and use the factory perch and hardware?" Thanks for answering my question in the first 2 min of your video. I was unaware of the bow in the axle.
I have learned to ALWAYS lock-Tight the U-Bolt nuts. Specially on after market stuff. If you decide not to do that just make sure you check them after every trip. Lookin Good!
@@TheWoodHaven I have just had some neat surprises before. I had one trailer that every October at the begging of our camping season I had to impact the U-bolt nuts. They always came loose every year not matter what I did. LoL..
Now DexterI recommends welding the brackets on, but i see you haven't. I have the same kit. My problem is getting the axil over to a welding shop to get them welded. I only have a Wrangler JK 2 door. I suppose i could mount them on the trailer then tow it the welding shop. From your video it looks like the welder could still get to the brackets to weld them I m gong to be driving the Alaska hwy as soon as this bloody lockdown is over, if it ever is, so a little extra strength on that rough road wouldn't hurt
Yeah, it was highly recommended to weld it when I installed mine too. I'm definitely going to weld them before taking this on a long trip. Good luck on that Alaska trip. That sounds like a blast.
Hi Joann, when my hubs and leaf springs got destroyed, I had it towed to a repair shop and they quoted me over $2,000 to repair it. I didn't want to throw good money after bad so I bought a new trailer for a third that price. and the new trailer had a wider wheelbase and handled much better.
im no spring expert but couldn't you add another spring 1 it will stiffen up the axle and fender travel... and the 1000 + trailer, wouldn't bounce as much.... what do I win........
Sure you could do that. Not sure which method is better or cheaper to be honest. Probably both good methods. I know I haven't had any issues with mine yet.
Do you think it compromises the integrity of the spring by doing this? I’m actually doing this right now with my single axle travel trailer. Already busted sewer pipes once. Trying to get more ground clearance. Good vid 👍🏽 Thanks
@@TheWoodHaven try to get Kev back on youtube we miss him,,im still trying to get him to see my build,,he is the one that inspired me I also have his Eagle print i won off of him that is in my camper
That's what I think too. Good clearance, but not too high to add levelers or steps. My first trailer was 25" off the ground, putting it just out of reach.
@@michaelc9128 I was referring to most people don't have a welder, but there are plenty of muffler shops available. After reading back what I originally said, i can see I wasn't very clear. I do that a lot.
I've been thinking about doing this to my landscape style utility trailer. It's a 5x8 with a 3500lb axle. It's pretty easy to scrape on the ground now when hills are involved. Is there any downside to this mod? Will it change the handling of the trailer? Any other attributes I'm forgetting? I know this will make the ramp a bit steeper, and the jack won't be tall enough, although I need a new jack anyway so I'm not really worried about that.
Great job Daryl looking good.
Yea, I'm a little gun shy with tires rubbing fenders.
if anyone is thinking of doing this conversion kit ?..do not think long and hard ..do it !!. i just installed this very same kit on my 18 ft camper, and it worked out just great. i already bent a stabilizer jack on one corner ( replacing those as well ), and i got plenty of lift. i was very lucky i did not rip the septic line off ?..now i will not have any issues what so ever. this kit also lets me bring my WDH torsion bars up higher, they were really close to the ground. my camper came with 14 inch tires ( these will get replaced with larger tires later ), and this alone had my camper very low to the ground to start with. this dexter conversion kit solved all my problems..buy it , you will not regret it !.
nice job, Daryl
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching.
Your camper is going to be sittin pretty after you load it,,its going to be a nice ride too.
Sure hope so. I'm kinda gun shy when it comes to clearance :/
I bought this exact same kit and I'm installing now. I had to take a break and look this up because as I took everything apart, I thought "why cant I just flip the axle and use the factory perch and hardware?" Thanks for answering my question in the first 2 min of your video. I was unaware of the bow in the axle.
That's great. Glad to hear it helped answer some questions.
The axil has a curve in it.
I have learned to ALWAYS lock-Tight the U-Bolt nuts. Specially on after market stuff. If you decide not to do that just make sure you check them after every trip. Lookin Good!
That's a good idea. I will be doing that for sure.
@@TheWoodHaven I have just had some neat surprises before. I had one trailer that every October at the begging of our camping season I had to impact the U-bolt nuts. They always came loose every year not matter what I did. LoL..
I had to watch this again it is a good video with good information
Glad you enjoyed it
The perch it have to be welded to the axle?
It doesn't have to be, but it is recommended.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing....
You bet Paul. It works perfectly for me.
I had no Idea about the perch good to know.
I didn't know either until I started doing research.
My trailer axle is 2 3/8" but rhe leafs are 2inch wide would this kit work?
It should still work.
Now DexterI recommends welding the brackets on, but i see you haven't. I have the same kit. My problem is getting the axil over to a welding shop to get them welded. I only have a Wrangler JK 2 door. I suppose i could mount them on the trailer then tow it the welding shop. From your video it looks like the welder could still get to the brackets to weld them I m gong to be driving the Alaska hwy as soon as this bloody lockdown is over, if it ever is, so a little extra strength on that rough road wouldn't hurt
Yeah, it was highly recommended to weld it when I installed mine too. I'm definitely going to weld them before taking this on a long trip. Good luck on that Alaska trip. That sounds like a blast.
Why did you change out the trailers?
Hi Joann, when my hubs and leaf springs got destroyed, I had it towed to a repair shop and they quoted me over $2,000 to repair it. I didn't want to throw good money after bad so I bought a new trailer for a third that price. and the new trailer had a wider wheelbase and handled much better.
im no spring expert but couldn't you add another spring 1 it will stiffen up the axle and fender travel... and the 1000 + trailer, wouldn't bounce as much.... what do I win........
Sure you could do that. Not sure which method is better or cheaper to be honest. Probably both good methods.
I know I haven't had any issues with mine yet.
Do you think it compromises the integrity of the spring by doing this?
I’m actually doing this right now with my single axle travel trailer. Already busted sewer pipes once. Trying to get more ground clearance.
Good vid 👍🏽 Thanks
I don't think so. IMO, it enhances the integrity by supporting the springs from the bottom. Same amount of weight in both cases.
Good job Daryl. Nice height for off road camping. PS. Think you planted a seed with Kevin R. to build a new camper. LOL
I'm not sure Kevin's brain ever turns off. He was probably already thinking about his next build before he finished his first one. Man is a robot.
@@TheWoodHaven try to get Kev back on youtube we miss him,,im still trying to get him to see my build,,he is the one that inspired me I also have his Eagle print i won off of him that is in my camper
@@breakdownbill1 Yea, he inspired a lot of people. I don't think he will ever be back on TH-cam. He is pretty settled in on FaceBook.
@@TheWoodHaven ask him to join our squaredrop camper group page i know he would like seeing the builds there
@@breakdownbill1 I already did.
Very helpful!
I bought one from them for 150$. I got the 95/78 axle
Great job it looks better
Well I gotta tell ya. It's watching videos from all you guys that gives me the confidence to do this stuff.
Likewise! It’s awesome to share and help each other out and be able to learn something new and exchange ideas and solutions!
Clean job , thanx 👍
Thanks King nill V.
That height is just right
That's what I think too. Good clearance, but not too high to add levelers or steps. My first trailer was 25" off the ground, putting it just out of reach.
You should've welded the perches on and or tack welded at a minimum.
That definitely would have been better.
take it to muffler shop and weld
That's not a bad idea. Not everyone has a welder, but there are plenty of muffler shops.
@@TheWoodHaven if a muffler shop does not have a welder .they should not be in business. Alot of muffler installation involves welding a piece or two
@@michaelc9128 I was referring to most people don't have a welder, but there are plenty of muffler shops available.
After reading back what I originally said, i can see I wasn't very clear. I do that a lot.
Was not welded from the factory why weld it now some locktite and a good tightening will do just fine
I've been thinking about doing this to my landscape style utility trailer. It's a 5x8 with a 3500lb axle. It's pretty easy to scrape on the ground now when hills are involved. Is there any downside to this mod? Will it change the handling of the trailer? Any other attributes I'm forgetting? I know this will make the ramp a bit steeper, and the jack won't be tall enough, although I need a new jack anyway so I'm not really worried about that.
I haven't noticed any difference in handling. It raises the trailer about 3 inches, so really just the ramp and jack are affected. Of course, YMMV.
@@TheWoodHaven This is on my to do list.
4 extra inches is a lot when your using your trailer for work. Loading un loading. Have you ever tried to lift a heavy object into a lifted truck?
Are we just going to ignore the view at 59 seconds?
Can't complain about the view, that's for sure.
You really should weld on the perch. Just my opinion
You are correct. I will be doing that soon.
you didnt even show us mannn