Which Lift Kit for 2017 Airstream Globetrotter 27FB Trailer

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Have a 2017 Airstream Globetrotter 27FB, Dexter Axel serial # 121186684. Ordered #11 lift kit, is this the correct one?

asked by: Tim W

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Helpful Expert Reply:

From what I was able to determine from some research, the 2017 Airstream Globetrotter 27FB does have a #11 Torflex axle on it, so the Dexter # K71-724-02 is the correct lift kit for your trailer.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

Previous models of the Airstream Caravel 22FB used Dexter #11 Torflex axles. If you would like to send me a picture of your axle tag I would be happy to verify this information with Dexter. If your Airstream does have a Dexter #11 Torflex axle you…

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Answer 2

The MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus - Smoke #MA00-04500K will work on your fiberglass truck cap, but highway speeds will not allow it to stay open. The remote will work fine from inside you truck cab. If you want to be able to drive the highway speeds, I…

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Answer 3

From previous customers we have determined that based on the axles of your 2022 Airstream Globetrotter the correct lift kit is the part #K71-724-02.

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Answer 4

In order to recommend the correct lift kit for your 2022 Airstream I'll need to know what type of axle you have - there should be an identifier on the axle sticker. The Torflex Lift Kit #K71-724-02 you referenced is for tandem #11 Torflex axles…

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The lift kits we carry fit with specific axles; the #K71-725-02 is a tandem axle application and will give a 3-1/8" lift and is compatible with side-mounted #12 Torflex axles with 5,500-7,000-lb capacities. If that is what your axle is, this kit…

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Answer 6

Hey Steven, from what I was able to determine from some research, the 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB does have a #11 Torflex axle on it, so the Dexter #K71-724-02 is the correct lift kit for your trailer. This is a 2-7/8 inch lift kit. Why are you…

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Answer 7

Hey Seth, thanks for reaching out! I believe you have the Torflex #11 axles which means you would need the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-724-02 for a 2-7/8" lift. I recommend checking the tag on your axle to make sure this is accurate. If you find…

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Answer 8

Based on my on the information available for your 2017 Airstream International Signature 27FB I was able to find that you have torsion axles, but while I believe your trailer uses Dexter axles I was not able to confirm this. You will want to check…

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Answer 9

Hey Jeff, it looks like your Airsteam Globetrotter 27FB has tandem 6k axles so a lift kit like the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-724-02 that you were looking at should work great. The only caveat is that this kit is designed specifically for #11 Torflex…

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Answer 10

The Dexter Axle Torflex axles are basically broken up into the following categories: #9 - 1,000 - 2,200 lb #10 - 2,300 - 4,000 lb #11 - 4,100 - 6,000 lb #12 - 5,500 - 7,200 lb Based off of your 2004 R-Vision Trail-Lite Model 8306S being a tandem axle…

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Answer 11

Thank you for providing that picture. It is true that your typical #11 Torflex axle has a capacity of 4,100-6,000 lbs. However, your axle is in fact a #11 Torflex despite the 3,500 lb capacity. This was confirmed by Dexter. The correct lift kit for…

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Answer 12

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