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Originally Posted by CallMeChris
hmmmm, I wasn't aware you could lift a trailer. I've got a 4x4 Ram and the hitch is adjusted down to as low as it will go to get my X23B level and the installer said it could stand to be a little lower to get the trailer level all the way. That would get my trailer tall enough for sure! What does that do to the center of gravity and handling of the trailer though? Every lifted vehicle I've owned has their own handling quirks and it seems like that would make every little sway and such on the camper even worse.
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One of the features of the SLX Baja models is the flip axle from the factory. Looking at the specs for our 195RB Baja the overall height of the unit is 7 1/2" taller than the standard model and hitch height is 7 1/8" higher. We are also pulling with a RAM 1500 4x4 and use an Andersen hitch with the standard 4" drop/rise.
Once I got the hitch properly adjusted to account for the auto-leveling air suspension it's towed very nicely. I prefer to have the trailer just slightly nose down which the flip axle allows for without any drop on the hitch - we are just above the middle of the 4" drop/rise. We have not had any issues with sway in close to 8K miles including some very strong cross wind conditions in the south west. It's also very stable when being passed (or passing...) semi's and other large vehicles at freeway speeds.
The pic below gives you an idea of how everything lines up - you can see the coupler height is right at bumper level:
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TT: 2019 ORV Timber Ridge 23DBS, Blue Ox SwayPro 15K/1500
TV: 2019 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab LB, 6.2L, 4.30/e-locker, 4x4, 164" WB, RoadActive Suspension, 3216 payload
TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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