MorRyde IS is finally happening

[philh]

Dropped it off at the Elkhart factory today. Go back on Thursday to pick it up. Also getting disc brakes, pass through slide, and cord reel.

I ain't right, taking a brand new trailer and having suspension replaced before even the 1st trip. Once we committed to purchase the trailer, the next call was to have IS installed. I scheduled the installation in mid January, and the soonest date available, 11/17!!! They are now booking into 2023!

[buc1980]

ford truck guy wrote:

spoon059 wrote:
Curious what this costs? I had a spring break recently on a trip. It could have been substantially worse, but makes me worry now.

I believe that the 7K IS system is now running AROUND $6500.00 ? I am sure someone who just purchased can correct me.

the cost of NO MORE WORRIES -$ PRICELESS

MY OPINION is that it is worth every penny on a RV that will be around, if your planning on getting rid of it in a couple years, probably not...

$6500 I think that to much can somebody confirm the price ?

[laknox]

ford truck guy wrote:
payload from the RV ? Technically perhaps, but in reality you will have more as the components are so much stronger and beefier...

And lets face it, the RV's payload is a number factored primarily from the suspension components and tires.. and frame

Don't lose any payload. Any extra weight is =below= the frame, riding on the tires. Payload =inside= the rig is where frame robustness is key, and we all know how good =that= is(n't). Any extra weight down there, lowers your CG a bit, and should make you more stable in turns and in wind.

Lyle

[Cummins12V98]

ford truck guy wrote:
Life is Good ! ! Love those moments

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WOW, you musta said sum reel bad chitz.

[ford_truck_guy]

Life is Good ! ! Love those moments

[philh]

Just got home from fetching the trailer.

First, holy c*, improvement was dramatic. I could immediately feel the difference.

Install didn't come without any issues tho. We recognized an issue with the truck reporting the left rear brake light wasn't working, and yet all the lights worked. I initially drove away, accepting the issue, but got 20 miles down the road and started smelling something much like rubber burning. I said that's enough and headed back while calling Morryde let them know we were returning. Mechanics were long gone, and it just happened to be head of R&D was still there. Pulled the truck into the R&D bay, which was big enough for the truck and trailer together.

Baffled exercise continue, when he cut the wire to the brake pump, and no more issue. At least we finally had a clue. Reconnected the wire, and everything worked. We don't know what happened or WTH fixed it, but I had him walk me through everything he touched so if it does return, I can back track through the system again. The burning odor came from somewhere else, just happened to be when I was on hyper alert.

120 mile drive home went fine, no other issues. On the way down there, we have a handful of coffee pods come out of the holder, lost two boxes of creamer on top of the cabinet and some other misc movement. Drive home, which had two extra railroad tracks to go over, nothing moved, not even the potted plant that was on the table moved.

Going over railroad tracks, the truck bounced around a bit, but the trailer movement never translated to the truck. One thing that came out of the changing lanes youtube video that caught my attention, when they left and went over the railroad track, they turned to each other and said wow. My wife and I did the exact same thing.

[Michelle_S]

OK, our SOB with OEM 7K axles comes with a GVWR 16.5K order it with the optional 8K axles and it suddenly has a GVWR 17.9K, that number limited by the Tri-Glide Pin with a rating of 18K. Can't have the GVWR more than the weakest link.
We've had the 8K IS since new, changed Pin to a MORryde with six bolts giving a rating of 24K. Rig is scaled at 19.5K and has over 50K miles in the last 6 years and no frame or suspension isses.

[whiterose]

ford truck guy wrote:
payload from the RV ? Technically perhaps, but in reality you will have more as the components are so much stronger and beefier...

And lets face it, the RV's payload is a number factored primarily from the suspension components and tires.. and frame

Payload is determined by the RV manufacturer, once determined cannot be changed. Agreed that IS components are much stronger, but changing frame, suspension, wheels and tires does not change the manufacturers sticker.

[Lantley]

I don't have IS but my rigs travels pretty smoothly.
I have a Hensley BD3 air ride hitch. I have accidently left things on the counter and they are still there when I arrive.
Nevertheless as mentioned I understand IS is a better set up.

[Cummins12V98]

Even with the IS NOTHING stays on our counters when traveling. CHITZ happens!!!

[Cummins12V98]

Michelle.S wrote:
Luxe is also doing the same as DRV. We were at MORryde in July and there were several Luxe Toy Haulers there for alignment.

We did a tour at Luxe in 2016. Nice rigs, really didn't care for their color schemes. One big surprise there were none with the IS.

[TXiceman]

With the sorry road conditions, we have now, even with the IS, you can still expect things to get "stirred" up in the trailer. With the IS, the trailer will still ride much smoother,

Ken

[Michelle_S]

Luxe is also doing the same as DRV. We were at MORryde in July and there were several Luxe Toy Haulers there for alignment.

[Cummins12V98]

DRV has been installing IS since 15 for sure, not sure how many years prior.

[lenr]

When we were at MORRyde in 2018 they had a bunch of DRV fifth wheels sitting around. DRV installed the IS at the factory then sent them to MORRyde for aligment.

[Lantley]

Thanks guys. I do get it that IS is simply a better set up
I do have disc brakes so I understand the day/night difference.
Disc brakes will be a requirement for my next RV.
I'm still a working stiff so I simply don't use my RV enough to warrant IS suspension. But I imamagine my retirement RV will have IS.
My plan is to get factory disc brakes next tme.
I have a hard time taking a brand new trailer straight to the shop to have everything replaced!
I understand replacing the brand new factory suspension
maybe the only way to achieve the IS goal. But there are a lot of brand new parts that were just paid for going into the dumpster. Really seems wasteful to the point there must be a better way?
I am hopeful that when the times comes for my next rig, that IS and disc brakes will be available as a factory option vs. the aftermarket trash and replace approach.
I'm not sure that anyone currently factory installs IS with disc brakes,but if available from the factory it would really sway my buying decision.
In the mean time, I'll enjoy my disc brakes and daydream of a retirement rig with IS one day.
Thanks for the first hand info on IS. This thread has been very enlightening.