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01-31-2010, 02:14 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Calgary, AB
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Has anyone added shock absorbers to their trailer? If so have you noticed a significant reduction in trailer movement? Lately we have arrived at our destination with evidence that there has been a lot of movement within the trailer while driving. The couch almost always moves several feet from where it started and several of the kitchen chairs have shifted and/or become dislodged for the travel hooks.
i was thinking of getting a local shop to add some shock absorbers this spring and wanted to ask the forum if anyone has done something similar.
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2009 CF32BL
Bumper hitch for triple tow
2011 F350 6.7L SRW Lariat
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01-31-2010, 03:48 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Devon AB CA
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I added shocks to my previous 5th wheel (2005 Jazz 2780BH) and it did make somewhat of an improvement, howeverI findthe EquaFlex on my CF32BL gives a much better ride and handling and in my opinion is superior to shocks. I am not surehow much of an improvement you would see if you were to add shocks to the existing EquaFlex set up. I also upgraded to 16" Wheels and Tires and this added considerably to the stability of the Cruiser when towing.I have noticed that if I store any heavy objects in the rear of the trailer that they do tend to bounce around a bit but the couch and chairs have never moved.
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Dean & Sandy
2008 Cruiser CF32BL
2004 GMC 2500HD 4X4 CC SB 8.1 Gasser / Allison. Tuning by Westers...
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01-31-2010, 04:08 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MS
Posts: 2,746
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I have the same unit as you do have had no problems with furniture movement. I think I would check the tire balance on your tires. Out of balanced wheels can create a lot of vibrations that can move a lot of stuff. My Equa-Flex was an option on my unit. Check and see if it is on your unit if not it is worth the investment
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Frank and Janet Henn
2000 Monoco Lapalma
being pushed by a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Traveling with Rainbow the wonder dog and now with Sunshine the rescue Schnauzer.
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01-31-2010, 04:47 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: 1
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I agree with the idea to check tire balance. I was shopping for tires a few months ago and one dealer was surprised I wanted them balanced. He said he never balances trailer tires . Needless to say I didn't go back to him.
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01-31-2010, 05:05 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Idaho
Posts: 393
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I also agree with the tire balance. It will put less stress on the Equa-Flex system. Tires that are out of balance create a vibration that then lets things like the couch to move. I added the balance beads to my tires as the brake drums on trailers do not appear to have been balanced. When I was correcting a brake problem I could not find any machining that was done to balance the drums. The beads should take care of this. I have a 5th wheel Cruiser 26RK 2010 and I can put a plastic empty glass on the rear cabinet top and most of the time it is still there when I get where I am going. That is if I have not had to do any extreme manuvers do to crazy drivers.
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01-31-2010, 05:10 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Iagree balance tires but the equa-flex was the best thing I ever did for a smoother ride.
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01-31-2010, 10:13 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 7
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I have a '06 cf30sk with equlizers and no shocks. I think it really rides smoth, as once I forgot and left a small digital clock on the tv shelf in the bedroom and after a 100 miles or so it was still there, ticking away.......handy hank
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01-31-2010, 12:34 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 63
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I had not heard of balance beads before. It sounds like a novel way of ensuring that the entire brake drum / wheel / tire assembly is balanced.
Has anybody else tried using them?
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2009 CF32BL
Bumper hitch for triple tow
2011 F350 6.7L SRW Lariat
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02-01-2010, 06:42 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canucklehead
I had not heard of balance beads before. It sounds like a novel way of ensuring that the entire brake drum / wheel / tire assembly is balanced.
Has anybody else tried using them?
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I haven't tried them, but I'm going to when I put new tires on this spring.
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02-01-2010, 06:53 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
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Ill have to check again, but I think my 30sk alreadyhas shocks, would that be unusual?
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06 F350 KR PS CC SRW
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02-01-2010, 06:56 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NJ
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This is my 3rd 5th wheel, 1st with the Equa-Flex, and it is by far the best trailer as far as ride is concerned. I have a clock hanging on the wall and never have to remove it for travel.
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2008 CF32BL
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02-01-2010, 07:03 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MS
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No it would mot be unusal, my 06 Zinger had nothing than i 07 they brought out the Equa-Flex, and I installed it on the Zinger. When we bought the 08 it was an option. If I had to guess, and I am I would say that on the 07 the shocks were an option
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Frank and Janet Henn
2000 Monoco Lapalma
being pushed by a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Traveling with Rainbow the wonder dog and now with Sunshine the rescue Schnauzer.
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02-01-2010, 07:05 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
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On our maiden voyage home with the camper I too was impressed to see the small plastic flower vase still standing on the rear end table where I had forgotten to remove it still with all the flowers in it.............then I discovered it was artificial flowers in the vase that was velcrowed to the table... ...
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06 F350 KR PS CC SRW
...Wish we were camping...
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02-01-2010, 07:10 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
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hey Frank, I just checked...4 shocks, one @ each wheel....hmm...Hope thats a good thing...lol
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07 Cruiser 30sk
06 F350 KR PS CC SRW
...Wish we were camping...
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02-01-2010, 08:16 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MS
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Ii would have to say that is a good thing
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Frank and Janet Henn
2000 Monoco Lapalma
being pushed by a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Traveling with Rainbow the wonder dog and now with Sunshine the rescue Schnauzer.
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