Trailer Suspension Upgrade / Help
We love our 5th wheel. Well, for the most part anyway. I'll say this right off the bat, I would never buy another rear kitchen model. It seems most every trip we take something in the kitchen breaks. ...
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laknox wrote:
If you're in this FW for the long term, look at the MorRyde Independent Suspension system. Not cheap, but cheaper than a new FW. I have no direct experience with them, but pretty much everything I've read gives it good reviews. There's an air suspension system available, too. I can only =ass=ume that is even more expensive. At minimum, you should spring for the shocks.
Lyle
I have very applicable experience. In the past we have had several units with rubber torsion axles, including a rear kitchen floor plan, and had no issues. Our last fiver was also a rear kitchen model but with leaf spring suspension and it rode terribly as felt from the driver's seat. We towed the fiver about 2000 miles before going to Mor/ryde (and we had a few broken items during that time). I had the IS system installed and figured if that didn't fix the ride, I would also look at an aftermarket pin box. Never had another issue with the trailer over 7 years and many miles. The IS system is not cheap, but it is an outstanding improvement for a long term owner. A smoother riding trailer is better for the trailer, trailer contents, tow vehicle and passengers.
