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Old 11-16-2018, 08:18 PM   #1
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Kick *** Suspension?



After several garage sales, trips to Goodwill, and Craigslist sales, we managed to unload a 2K+ sq. ft. home into a 10' x 10' storage unit and our rig (2015 Fuzion 325). Carrying near capacity (16K+), we took our first trip beyond 100 miles and the rig faired well on its G-rated tires at 105psi and CRE3000 equalizers. But, we are still concerned about extensively traveling with it throughout the US and Canada. The CRE3000 equalizers are great, and we want to further retrofit the axles. A local semi-truck body shop took a gander under the rig and told us that two additional springs would help. We also learned about the MORryde crossmember. What have y'all done to your rigs to lend you a little peace of mind?
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Old 11-16-2018, 08:47 PM   #2
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I think mine has more hp than that.
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Old 11-16-2018, 09:23 PM   #3
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After several garage sales, trips to Goodwill, and Craigslist sales, we managed to unload a 2K+ sq. ft. home into a 10' x 10' storage unit and our rig (2015 Fuzion 325). Carrying near capacity (16K+), we took our first trip beyond 100 miles and the rig faired well on its G-rated tires at 105psi and CRE3000 equalizers. But, we are still concerned about extensively traveling with it throughout the US and Canada. The CRE3000 equalizers are great, and we want to further retrofit the axles. A local semi-truck body shop took a gander under the rig and told us that two additional springs would help. We also learned about the MORryde crossmember. What have y'all done to your rigs to lend you a little peace of mind?
You might consider the MORryde IS (independent suspension) and maybe also the disk brake option too. These two upgrades will give you a much better ride and also give you excellent braking. It's not cheap, but well worth the money. http://www.morryde.com/products/87-i...pension-system
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Old 11-17-2018, 08:31 AM   #4
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the first dodge ram didn't have much payload
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Old 11-17-2018, 08:34 AM   #5
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reminds me of this load I brang upstate
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Old 11-17-2018, 12:00 PM   #6
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After several garage sales, trips to Goodwill, and Craigslist sales, we managed to unload a 2K+ sq. ft. home into a 10' x 10' storage unit and our rig (2015 Fuzion 325). Carrying near capacity (16K+), we took our first trip beyond 100 miles and the rig faired well on its G-rated tires at 105psi and CRE3000 equalizers. But, we are still concerned about extensively traveling with it throughout the US and Canada. The CRE3000 equalizers are great, and we want to further retrofit the axles. A local semi-truck body shop took a gander under the rig and told us that two additional springs would help. We also learned about the MORryde crossmember. What have y'all done to your rigs to lend you a little peace of mind?
This reminds me so much of things I have seen in Kowloon, Hong Kong. LOL
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Old 11-17-2018, 12:20 PM   #7
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442, why not just hook your second trailer behind the first.....triple tow and you drag twice the stuff��
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Old 11-17-2018, 02:38 PM   #8
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H3 don't have enough power I would never get up those hills .

Took the camper.
2 more loads below
Then a 26ft uhaul
250 miles
5 loads

It been a long time since I did 5 loads
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Old 11-17-2018, 05:27 PM   #9
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If you want the ultimate suspension the the MorRyde IS with disc brakes & 17.5" H rated tires/wheels is the upgrade to purchase. As stated it's not cheap, but once & done with nothing on the market to beat it. Especially not cheap it your TH has triple axles..
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Old 11-17-2018, 06:35 PM   #10
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travelin texans: I went to the MorRyde website but did not find any suspension parts.I was trying to figure out what the price per axle was for the modifications you listed.
Do you have a ballpark figure?
I have a 2017 Keystone Laredo 350FB -16" wheels.
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Old 11-17-2018, 06:56 PM   #11
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In the past year we've had several members install Mor-Ryde IS suspension systems and disc brakes on their trailers, Here are a couple of the threads:

http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...ght=suspension

http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...ght=suspension

There are several more threads on the forum, but this will get you started. Any specific questions, maybe a PM to one of the members who has done or had the work done can give you specific answers.
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Old 11-17-2018, 07:56 PM   #12
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travelin texans: I went to the MorRyde website but did not find any suspension parts.I was trying to figure out what the price per axle was for the modifications you listed.
Do you have a ballpark figure?
I have a 2017 Keystone Laredo 350FB -16" wheels.
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7K with disc brakes, gonna have mine done in May.
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Old 11-18-2018, 05:23 AM   #13
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what concerns do you have on the suspension? just keep checking it. do you have the 1/2 inch shackles? that will help. and the cross member does help, I did my own to reduce the stress.

you can also upgrade your springs or axles too. And there is always the IS system, if you want to spend another $6000-$7000.

so it just depends on what you want to do.

curious about what the man said about 'adding' another spring? what? really?

You probably have 7K axles, just change the spring out to a 8K spring. it won't change your axle weight but they would be stronger springs

check and get alignments ( once a year on alignments) frequently.
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Old 11-18-2018, 05:39 AM   #14
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If you can afford the MORryde IS axles it would be the best upgrade. If that’s not going to fit your budget maybe go to the SRE4000 and add some Joy Rider shock absorbers. LCI has a shock kit too but I’m not a big fan of LCI products.
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Old 11-18-2018, 03:57 PM   #15
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Yikes!!!
For 7K I'll stay with the existing trailer configuration.
That will buy a lot of diesel and campsites. I am not full timing so that modification will not be needed. Would be nice but not necessary.
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Old 11-18-2018, 04:08 PM   #16
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Old 11-18-2018, 05:06 PM   #17
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LCI also an air system to replace the equalizer between the springs called "Center Point" which has good reviews & cost less than half of the IS.
IIRC the IS alone is about $3700. I had the Titan disc brakes added by Performance Trailer Braking for $2700 ($1700 for system, $1000 installation at my location) & at the time they had a special deal on 17.5 H rated tires, wheels & new lug nuts $1300 for Sailun tires & $2000-$2200 for the Goodyears.
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Yikes!!!
For 7K I'll stay with the existing trailer configuration.
That will buy a lot of diesel and campsites. I am not full timing so that modification will not be needed. Would be nice but not necessary.
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I'm hoping I won't have parts falling off anymore. Get tired of putting interior trim back on.
BTW 4250 for just the suspension 8K axles. 6800 with brakes.
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Old 11-19-2018, 04:42 AM   #19
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I added SRE4000, disc brakes, wet bolts and MorRyde braces between each axle hangers I ask Morryde about shocks and they said they did not recommend them with the SRE4000. It's not IS but I am not full time.
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Old 11-19-2018, 03:10 PM   #20
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$7-$10K to help the furniture in my trailer have a smoother ride?
No thanks.
I'll just fix the trim ect.. for that much money.
And I am not saying whoever has done this upgrade is wrong.Good for them.
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