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01-27-2022, 10:49 AM #71
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That’s what I’m gonna do as well….E/H disk brakes.
I’m new to this, but I’ve thought that was strange from the start!!
I’d love to see some accelerometer testing of stock leaf springs, Roadmaster slipper springs/shocks, MORryde IS, and Timbren STi on the same stretch of bad road with the same model RV and loaded the same. That would give definitive results that you could balance with maintenance, failure modes, and make an informed decision. I guess it’s up to us!Larry and JoAnna
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01-27-2022, 12:16 PM #72
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I think it comes down to 95+% of rv's don't even think about the suspension let alone upgrading it. Of those left, most will go with new equalizers, braces, bushings, etc. Then there is the last group which consists of us "over thinkers", "can never leave things aloners", and "we can always do better 'ers'??". We're the ones that go after the IS, Air, etc. But its a pretty small group and information is scarce.
It's probably why MORryde has the largest following. A long and solid history so there is significantly more information about it available. From a maintenance standpoint its even less than a stock leaf system. I believe there is one grease point on the shock mount and that's it. And the older I get that's priority number one. A better ride was well secondary to the piece of mind of not worrying about the stock suspension failing, fixing brackets or flat springs, etc
This line from the article linked earlier "Air ride suspensions need more attention. Close attention must be paid to the air compression, the airlines and the air bags. When the air supply breaks down, you have no suspension." Along with the experience with my onboard truck air system eliminates air from consideration for me.
Regardless, good luck! If you do it I will be very interested your experience.2021 Solitude 375 RES-R
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01-27-2022, 12:31 PM #73
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That's not really a huge gap though, about 25% from the lowest to highest. When I drop the rig on the truck the load on the rear suspension more than doubles. (not a great comparison as the truck has an existing heavy suspension, the bags just keep it from bouncing around as much. The HD Ram with rear air would be a better comparison) Similarly semi's, horse trailers, cargo trailers would see a much larger load swing.
You have a much better understanding though on how that swing affects your unit than I do so feel free to ignore me2021 Solitude 375 RES-R
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01-27-2022, 12:33 PM #74
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Larry and JoAnna
‘23 Chevy 3500HD CCLB DRW High Country 6.6L Diesel, ‘22 Solitude 310GK-R, Hensley BD5
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Dual SOK 48V 100ah Server Rack Batts (10kWHr)
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