Axel Flip vs. Skid wheels

[Tall Tom]

Have been considering an axel flip on my 2009 Bayside.  Bent my rear bumper badly on this summer's trip when I had to cross a creek:eyecrazy:.  An axel flip would have prevented this, but is fairly involved and expensive.  Anyone tried skid wheels on rear bumper frame?  Interested in your thoughts, pro and con.
Thanks.

[AustinBoston]

I have heard of people doing this, but I would not.

Skid wheels on the bumper, when they make contact with the ground, end up essentially lifting the pop-up at a point that the designers did not intend.  In addition, it is a dynamic lift, meaning there can be a lot more force than just the weight of the pop-up being applied.

Austin