So I bought a 2010 Quicksilver 6.0 that I will be using for a bit of lite overlanding/camping. Mostly camping, but I like to be away from people when I set up camp. My Jeep has a ground clearance of 10" underneath the pumpkin. The trailer comes with 21" tires (5.30 12) on 12" wheels. The length of the trailer is 8', with a tongue of 2' giving it 10' of length behind the Jeep. My question is, how much lift under the trailer Axle do you think I would need given again that my Jeep has 10" of clearance? Thoughts?
Ground clearance?
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ottsville
Observer
Probably none in most cases - do you ever drag your pumpkin anywhere you're going to take the trailer?
What is the clearance to any low points on the trailer when hitched?
Places of concern would be axle, jack if not a swing away, and rear corners(are there stabilizer jacks under there?).
Is it a torsion axle? If so and you want more clearance I'd make some riser blocks for it and put some bigger wheels on it.
What is the clearance to any low points on the trailer when hitched?
Places of concern would be axle, jack if not a swing away, and rear corners(are there stabilizer jacks under there?).
Is it a torsion axle? If so and you want more clearance I'd make some riser blocks for it and put some bigger wheels on it.
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I'll have to go measure when I get home to be precise as far as the axle to ground height. The lowest point for sure is the Axle. For sure the clearance is less than 10" if I take into account that the tire is 21", and the axle would then lower the overall height. At the end points, it is 14" to the frame. Torsion axle.
old_CWO
Well-known member
The next taller common trailer tire is a 175/80R13 which is 24x7. Do you have room for that in the fenders without a lift? If so, that's what I would do. Even if you have to put a spacer on the torsion axle for 13s, it's still worth it in my estimation. You get a much better tire availability as well as some additional clearance.
Pop ups on 13s generally have very good ground clearance without being cartoonishly tall. Depending of course on what's hanging down underneath as Ottsville pointed out.
Pop ups on 13s generally have very good ground clearance without being cartoonishly tall. Depending of course on what's hanging down underneath as Ottsville pointed out.
ottsville
Observer
I wouldn't worry about the clearance. What i WOULD worry about is traveling long distances on tiny 12" trailer tires. That tire size is intended for small boat and utility trailers traveling short distances. Figure out a way to get a tire on a 13" or 14" wheel on there before heading out on a long distance trip on the interstate.
Louisd75
Adventurer
Looks like he added a tool box and water jugs to the little platform at the back of his trailer. Everything else is just garage clutter, which is a topic I'm a bit of an expert on
