Need Help - Driveway Bending Rear Bumper

[happycamper123]

Hello all. I just purchased a 32' Travel Trailer and when I got it home this afternoon the rear bumper scrubbed my driveway and actually bent it slightly. I had to back out and take it up through the yard and it again, dug in at the rear. Any suggestions on how to remedy this problem short of a major regarding of my driveway?

 

[GTS225]

Mount a couple HEAVY DUTY casters on the rear frame, right in front of the bumper?
(Not sure where you'd find casters stout enough for the weight, though.)

Roger

 

[widdershins]

Disconnect WD hitch load bars if you have one. Might scrape the hitch head but could be better than the bumper.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

You might consider a lift kit! You might consider a set of casters.

32ft tt? Big!!!

 

[widdershins]

You might consider a lift kit! You might consider a set of casters.

32ft tt? Big!!!

Indeed, if the axle(s) are underslung.... get a kit and flip them (or pay someone to do it). You might need to get a step for the entry... depending axle diameter that can easily add 3-4" of travel. Did it to my last TT and never noticed any handling issues.

 

[Joe Hogan]

On my VW installed aftermarket airbags. Reasonable cost and eliminate sagging

 

[team bradfield]

regular casters will get destroyed, I welded one of these to a hitch ball mount, removed the ball first worked well, weld direct to bumper if you don't have a hitch receiver

 

[team bradfield]

still have it

 

[AbdRahim]

I welded one of these to a hitch ball mount, removed the ball first worked well
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They have these that are designed to bolt onto the hitch bar.Had them on my Forester.

Another idea is to put a 2x12 under the rear tires to lift it a little, as you enter the driveway. Back in slowly first and just befire the bumper hits to get an idea of how high you need to lift it.