Marathon blowouts

Originally Posted by rickst29

Tom's right about his TM- The 3023 and 3124 models have come with 15" tires, 5000lb axles for many, many years- maybe going all the way back to when they were first invented. It's the little ones (2619, 2720) and the 2-axle 3326 which used to be built with 14" tires on the 3500lb Torflex.

I don't know what you consider "many" years, but my '99 3023 definitely had and still has 14" tires.

But .... I have another bit for Tom to consider, too:

Whether or not it is "easy" to order and install lift kits varies, according to the model year of your TM. If the axle is bolted to the frame, then it's easy- take the bolts off, put in the lift kit bracket, and then bolt it all back together again per lift kit instructions. But, in many model years, including mine, TM was welding the Torflex to the Frame. Stronger, but you need to cut the weld to take it apart for upgrade. (I therefore ordered my 2619 built with lift kit and 5000lb axle at the factory; it's much harder to add afterwards.)

If your 3023 is welded, then you might think about whether you can just re-cut both wheel wells to allow more room for the current "scrapes the front of the well" tire positioning. (I don't know the clearance from wheel well front edge to the water heater, or fridge, or plumbing stuff, or stove, on your 3023. But it's worth a look.) If you see that adding lift requires the axle to be cut loose, and you choose to go this route instead -- then it's also a good opportunity to replace the plastic wheel well liner with more protective sheet metal, too.

My '99 3023 is bolted.