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12-31-2021, 11:26 AM #11
Had the same conversation except I think I befuddled him as he kept trying to draw parallel to commercial, but nowhere near those supported weights or rotating masses... I also have oil baths on my dump trailer and flat hauler and both of those trailer makers use them standard (Dexter axles) as well. Incredibly reliable IME. Right lube selection and I do not believe there would ever be concern. I hypothesize it is more an issue around them not being familiar or seen in the RV industry rather one of performance, and it's also true the owner needs to make habit of the visual check each move.
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2020 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3350RL
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12-31-2021, 01:34 PM #12
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Thanks Rob! Are you happy with your IS? We don't plan on going full time, but we do plan on spending several months (3-8) traveling, with Alaska on our near term bucket list. Everything I've read, and video's I've seen make me believe this is almost a "must have" upgrade. Were you able to immediately tell a difference? Thanks
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MORryde 3 axle 7K IS w/disk brakes
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12-31-2021, 01:37 PM #13
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12-31-2021, 02:02 PM #14
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If you've read back to my earliest posts on the topic, you'll know that we had the IS installed on our 2016 Reflection 337 (spring/summer 2015 build date) after a little over a year in, and 10,000 miles on the Reflection. We had a bent spindle on the Reflection with tire wear and tracking issues, so the resolution of those issues was immediately and obviously apparent. We also noticed an improved ride for the coach as evidenced by things staying in place on rough roads that used to be tossed around. There was zero abnormal tire wear after the IS installation. Another really noticeable difference is that the disc brakes would stop the Reflection in a little over half the distance that the drum brakes would from a given speed. That was a real eye-opener!
We had the IS (and disc brakes) installed on our Solitude prior to delivery, so we don't have an A/B comparison on this coach. We have also had no issues and good service from the IS in the 22 months and 6,100 miles since we moved into the Solitude (we've moved a lot less during the pandemic). We expected the same performance from the IS on the Solitude as we had on the Reflection and we've gotten it.
RobU.S. Army Retired
2012 F350 DRW CC LB Lariat PS 6.7
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
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Full time since 08/2015
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12-31-2021, 05:22 PM #152021 398M Full Body Paint 8k axles. LRH tires. Disc brakes.
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12-31-2021, 05:39 PM #16
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01-05-2022, 07:26 PM #17
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It's really amazing that everyone thinks that their standard trailer brakes are doing just fine...until they actually pull with disk brakes...! What a difference!! People just don't understand how bad the puck drum brakes are until someone jumps right in front of them and slams on the brakes!
While heading to Florida on 12/23/21 just south of Dayton, Ohio, traffic was moving at normal speed until we came around a blind curve to see everyone stopped dead. I am convinced that if I hadn't installed disk brakes we would have had, at the least, a major crash and probable injuries, not to mention...not make it to Florida. After the panic subsided I told my wife that that exact situation is why I insisted on spending the money to install disk brakes on our Solitude! It was one of the best decisions I ever made!!!Last edited by fez111; 01-05-2022 at 07:34 PM.
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01-06-2022, 10:37 AM #18
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2022 376THS-R w/B&W Companion 25K puck hitch
MORryde 3 axle 7K IS w/disk brakes
2021 GMC 3500 Denali DRW
2014 HD CVO Limited
Re-pack bearings necessary?
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