Railroad Tracks

[The_Robersons]

Is it just me or is there other Heartland owners out there concerned about crossing steep RR track crossing's? I am afraid the bed may hit the underside of the 5er? I have actually backed up several hundred ft before because of the steep up and down grade of the RR crossing. Curious!

 

[Urban350]

How much room do you have between the box rails and the bottom of the trailer? I have 6" and no problems so far but might go to 7" because of the areas I camp.

 

[Ray LeTourneau]

No problems here either. I admit I have no steep RR crossings nearby either. I've been in a few situations though while parking or maneuvering in tight or steep angle and just go slow and keep an eye on the clearances.

 

[porthole]

One of the advantages to air ride hitches or pin boxes, you can max out the air and get some extra clearance. I do that frequently now to make sure my pin box frame will clear the trucks roll up cover sides.

 

[TXBobcat]

I have never had a problem with the trailer hitting the bed. However I have gone over a RR track in Arkansas to a COE park where they warn you about the bottom of the trailer possibably dragging on the tracks.

BC

 

[Boca_Shuffles]

Two other things to think about:

Remember that if your spare tire is under the trailer, this could hit on steep inclines and declines.

If you have a trailer hitch on the back of your trailer for bicycles, this can hit on steep inclines.

I did this pulling into a fuel station that was on a steep incline. I hit going in and hit going out.