Axle Riser/Lift Kit

I have determined that, in my opinion the new 195 model is to low to the ground. I mostly began thinking this because of the height of the black tank gate, and drain tube. With the camper sitting level, I measured about 4 1/2 - 4 3/4 inches from the pavement to the bottom of the drain tube. I was camping last week in the white mountains and had a large pull thru site. When it was time to leave, I hitched up and began to look at my exit strategy. I was on a bit of a small berm, and the site dropped down about a foot to the road. It was a semi gradual drop, but nothing extreme. Do to my prior thoughts about the drain tube being low, I was very watchful of everything as I exited. As I inched forward it began to become clear the drain tube was not going to clear the ground. I went as far as I could go, stopped and got out of the truck. I hadn't noticed that my front stabs were already dug in pretty good. Luckily it was beach sand, and it plowed out of the way somewhat easily. I've been in this type of situation before with my 172 and was always ok, and only once I came really close, but it was an extreme height change. I think the 195 might have a design flaw. I think the span between the axle and the tongue might be to long, for the height they have given. I have definitely heard of people damaging a stab on extreme slopes, but this small drop should have been no problem. Thousands of campers have traversed that exact spot before me. I have contacted Forest River, and supplied them photos of the height of the drain tube. I have also told them I want them to pay for an axle riser lift kit to raise the camper. Although I hate to raise my overall height, I don't see any other way. Any other 195'ers seeing this issue? Any idea if raising it is NOT recommended? 

I went through 8 years bending, unbending, rebending my rear stabs on my 2011 177.  It got to the point they hardly worked anymore through all the bending and unbending; the metal was fatigued.  Finally last year I got smart, paid the 150 bucks for the kit from FR and got 2 new stabs off Amazon and also a 2-step unit to easily get in and out w/o wrecking my DW artificial knee.  Should have done this years ago.  No more scraping on my asphalt drive when entering/exiting.  No more plowing my uneven back yard (we have 20 acres) when moving the 177 into the horse barn when storing.  YES!!!! And the time involved:  1 hour to do the riser kit using basic tools and 2 floor jacks; 1.5 hours changing out the 2 rear stabs; and about 2.5 hours to make the 2 step unit fit under the doorway so that it looked good and was stable.  As I am only 18 feet front to rear, the potential for dragging your feet or drain tube will be many times worse with the 195 which is 50 inches longer, wow!

If you do decide to 'lift' your unit, please think about the additional amount of force that will be applied to the frame, that is already marginally close to handling what is already there.

Originally posted by Olddawgsrule Secondly; re-enforce the the axle. The axle supports are already too far inboard and with this additional force now being applied, it makes sense to do so.

Originally posted by finder9 Same -- 2X4.