Shock Absorber Addition to Travel Trailer
I assume the reason most travel trailers don’t come with shock absorbers is to save on production cost for the manufacturer (I realize some travel trailers have shock - mine does not). I assume this ...
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Yes, I made the parts to install the shocks. The long bar allowed me to locate the upper shock mount where I wanted it, and also spread the load between all three spring hangers. My trailer has the incredibly weak "I-beam" that is made from three pieces of sheet metal welded together. The bar is made from square steel tubing with 3/16" wall thickness.
A side benefit is that the lower shock mount can accommodate a longer shock and is used as a jack point.
A side benefit is that the lower shock mount can accommodate a longer shock and is used as a jack point.
