Tired of dragging your trailer’s tail on rough forest roads?

The stock Scamp 13 is a fantastic, lightweight fiberglass camper. However, its low factory ground clearance leaves it vulnerable on rugged terrain. If you love boondocking, hitting remote campsites, or navigating washboard fire roads, a few key suspension upgrades will completely change how you camp.

Here is exactly how to upgrade your Scamp 13 suspension to handle deep ruts, rocks, and off-grid adventures with confidence.

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1. The Foundation: Dexter #10 Torsion Axle Upgrade

The factory Scamp axle is built primarily for paved highways. Over time, older torsion axles sag, reducing your precious ground clearance even further.

Upgrading to a heavy-duty Dexter #10 torsion axle is the single best modification you can make.

• Increased Capacity: Upgraded from the standard factory setup to a robust, 3,500-lb rated axle.
• Superior Durability: It handles the extra weight of off-grid gear, water tanks, and rough road vibrations without breaking a sweat.
• Smoother Towing: The upgraded suspension dampens impacts better, protecting your camper’s fiberglass shell and interior cabinetry from taking a beating.

2. The Frame Lift: Adding a 2-Inch Custom Lift

An axle upgrade fixes the suspension weight capacity, but to truly stop scraping your bumper, you need height.

Adding a custom 2-inch lift block between the axle bracket and the trailer frame changes everything.

• Tail Drag Elimination: This lift raises the rear bumper significantly, maximizing your departure angle when entering steep driveways or crossing dips.
• Obstacle Clearance: You can smoothly navigate over deep ruts, rocks, and uneven terrain that would otherwise snag your plumbing pipes or stabilizers.

3. The Rubber: Upgrading to 14-Inch Wheels and Tires

To round out the ultimate off-road trio, you need to ditch the tiny stock wheels. Upgrading from the standard size to 14-inch tires provides massive benefits.

• Bonus Clearance: The larger tire diameter naturally raises the entire trailer even further off the ground.
• Better Off-Road Traction: Larger tires allow you to run tough, high-ply trailer tires that handle sharp rocks, gravel, and mud with ease.
• Highway Stability: On the open road, a larger tire rotates fewer times per mile, which keeps the wheel bearings cooler and extends the life of your tread.

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Ready for Your Next Off-Grid Adventure?

By combining a 3,500-lb Dexter axle, a 2-inch lift, and 14-inch tires, your Scamp 13 will transform from a highway cruiser into a rugged, boondocking machine. You won’t have to turn around when the pavement ends.

If you want to see these parts installed, make sure to check out the full video below covering all the pros and cons!

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