Shocks

My TT/toyhauler did. But I sure wouldn’t pay extra for shocks.

My Outdoors RV TT came with shocks and a CRE3000. Rides like a Caddy over bumps. The only bumps I feel when towing are from the trucks rear tires hitting rough patches.
Those aftermarket kits are expensive but worth it if you're having ride issues with the trailer. I put shocks on my last 5er as a DIY. Bought the shocks and welded brackets.
If you have a standard non cushioned equalizer then I'd install a cushioned one 1st. That may help enough.

I haven't had issues but there's baby carriages with beefier suspension. I was looking for a real person's experience and I thank you for your replies.

My plan is to add trailer Sumo Springs IF the bounce gets too much for me.
They should absorb the compression hits like a shock absorber, easy install, less wear and tear.

My Arctic Fox does.
My last TT didn't so I added them. Well worth it.

goducks10 wrote:
My Outdoors RV TT came with shocks and a CRE3000. Rides like a Caddy over bumps. The only bumps I feel when towing are from the trucks rear tires hitting rough patches.
Those aftermarket kits are expensive but worth it if you're having ride issues with the trailer. I put shocks on my last 5er as a DIY. Bought the shocks and welded brackets.
If you have a standard non cushioned equalizer then I'd install a cushioned one 1st. That may help enough.

Never had shocks on a trailer and don't feel bumps on the trailer. The only exception was a utility trailer riding empty but once you put some stuff on it, it settled right down.

Shocks help with the tug feeling of things like expansion joints or pot holes. Makes for a more enjoyable towing experience and is like night and day.
I've heard that systems like MORryde equalizers have the same effect.

As far as I know, Northwood and ORV (Outdoors RV) install shocks on all of their trailers.

valhalla360 wrote:
Never had shocks on a trailer and don't feel bumps on the trailer. The only exception was a utility trailer riding empty but once you put some stuff on it, it settled right down.

Torsion axle utility and Cargo trailers ride much smoother empty compared to leaf spring trailers.

I bought https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrbY37Xrs4 for a song back in 2018 when Home Depot surplussed it.

I use it weekly now.

deltabravo wrote:
As far as I know, Northwood and ORV (Outdoors RV) install shocks on all of their trailers.

valhalla360 wrote:
Never had shocks on a trailer and don't feel bumps on the trailer. The only exception was a utility trailer riding empty but once you put some stuff on it, it settled right down.

Torsion axle utility and Cargo trailers ride much smoother empty compared to leaf spring trailers.

I bought https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrrbY37Xrs4 for a song back in 2018 when Home Depot surplussed it.

I use it weekly now.

It was a cheap utility trailer bought used for $200.

The travel trailers and 5th wheels, I've towed, have had no issues with "feel" while driving. Just got back from a 12,000mile run to alaska and back.

valhalla360 wrote:

goducks10 wrote:
My Outdoors RV TT came with shocks and a CRE3000. Rides like a Caddy over bumps. The only bumps I feel when towing are from the trucks rear tires hitting rough patches.
Those aftermarket kits are expensive but worth it if you're having ride issues with the trailer. I put shocks on my last 5er as a DIY. Bought the shocks and welded brackets.
If you have a standard non cushioned equalizer then I'd install a cushioned one 1st. That may help enough.

Never had shocks on a trailer and don't feel bumps on the trailer. The only exception was a utility trailer riding empty but once you put some stuff on it, it settled right down.

Had a 2010 Heartland POS TT with the Wide Traxx wheel spacing and no cushioned equalizer. Felt every but when the TT went over it. Added shocks and that took a good bit of it out. At the time it was all but impossible to find a cushioned equalizer for the wide axle spacing.