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Leaf Spring / suspension questions
Hello all, long time no post!
So we are starting to take L-O-N-Ger trips with our 2010 Outback 230RS. We usually stay pretty local, traveling under 200 miles one way on our previous 64 camping trips, and 438 days of camping in this trailer. But now were heading out on another 2700+ mile trip this spring. This trailer is a toy hauler, so it has a beefier suspension to potentially haul 1200+ pounds of toys. But we purchased it as we really liked the fact it is a "2 bedroom" trailer so we each have a ready made bed. But it has always been towed lighter than its potential.
I have visually inspected the suspension, and there are no cracks, no separation between leaf's, Shackles are ridged in place, no visual elongation - anywhere. Everything has a surface rust, but that is expected as our favorite campground is Emma Woods S.P. where you park 20-30' from crashing ocean waves! I have serviced the axle bearings, brakes are still good, new tires, and lots of other maint. items on this trailer.
My question is how far / long will the stock leaf springs / suspension. go and last? I mean is this something that needs much attention, or are they like my old 50 year old classic car - leaf springs lasted forever?
Thank you for any input.
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