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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rbpru wrote:
I suppose if you rode in your TT like you ride in your car, comfort would be an issue. Or, if the insides of your TT gets tossed around as though you survived a storm at sea; shocks would be needed.
Most TT owners do not feel the need for shock absorbers, those that do, get them.
My TT does not have satellite TV, electric tongue jack or power stabilizers jacks; there is nothing wrong with these conveniences, they are just not worth the cost to me. Still, others love these options.
Shock absorbers are about HANDLING. Comfort is a byproduct. Ever try driving a car with shocks that are totally shot? It wont track straight, it wont corner properly, in fact you name the handling characteristic and it wont do it.
This is why cars have shocks. And they should be STANDARD equipment on all TT"s
