Will Timbren Silent Ride or Roadmaster Comfort Ride Provide Smoother Ride on 2014 Palomino Puma

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Hi, I have a 2014 Palomino puma fifth wheel camper. I was looking for ways to smooth out the ride on the camper and ran across the Timbren silent ride and the roadmaster comfort ride. My first question is, which of these systems would produce a smoother ride? Second, do either one of these products lift the camper any? I need the camper lifted a little actually as I drag in campground dips/creek crossings. Lastly, is there any other product besides these two that would be better than the two I found? Thanks!

asked by: David G

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The Roadmaster Comfort RIde Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks is going to give you the better ride between the two and is the best option available. The Silent Ride is a nice upgrade but it is not as comprehensive as the Roadmaster. It also doesn't have the same limited lifetime warranty that comes with the Comfort Ride. Neither of these are designed to lift your trailer.

If you have an underslung axle (leaf springs running under the axle) you can flip the axle using # K71-384-00 (2-3/8" diameter axle) or # K71-385-00 (3" diameter axle). These kits will lift the trailer by the diameter of the axle plus the height of the leaf spring stack. If the leaf springs are already on top of the axle you can cut off your hangers and weld stock steel to the frame to raise the trailer.

The correct Roadmaster Comfort Ride system will depend on your axle diameter and capacity. You can choose from the following:

-Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 3.5K Trailer Axles # RM82MR

-Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 5K Trailer Axles # RM-2460-2560

-Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 7K Trailer Axles # RM-2460-2570

-Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 8K, 3" Trailer Axles # RM-2460-2580

-Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 8K, 3-1/2" Axles # RM-2470-2580

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Yes there is! You can get exactly that - a Roadmaster Comfort Ride system with shocks for your 8,000 lb axles that are 3 inches in diameter. What you need is the following: - Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 8K,…

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Answer 2

When looking to convert your triple axle double eye spring trailer to slipper springs, I recommend going with the 5-Leaf Slipper Spring, #e74SR, for your 7,000 LB axles. This spring has a 3,500 LB capacity, an axle capacity of 7,000 LBS, and the…

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Answer 3

We don't carry any 7k axle leaf springs at this time but we do have the 8k leaf spring part #DX74XR which is a 7-leaf spring that is 24-7/8 inches in length. If the length matches what you need this would work well for you even though it has…

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Answer 4

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 5

For the LCI52-SB-86.5-68.5, the two ending measurements are: 1st - measurement from hub to hub, meaning the length of the axle in this case is 86.5 inches. 2nd - spring seat dimension where they're welded, meaning the spring seats are 68.5…

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Answer 6

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 7

According to my contact at Fantastic Vent the correct replacement lift motor to use in your vent is part #FVK6010-81, not item FVK-6050-80. The replacement motor does operate at a higher 17-RPM speed. Since your fan is of a lower rpm and manufactured…

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Answer 8

By "mobile home type bolt pattern" I believe you are talking about a 5 spoke utility bolt pattern such as what is on the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles #8-174-5UC3. To measure your axle from hub face to…

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Answer 9

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 10

I do have an option for you, but we do not carry the Dexter 072-027-00 you mentioned. However we do have the etrailer Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long #e64SR which will be 3/8" shorter but that is still close…

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Answer 11

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 12

The #99 trailer spindle is typically found on 9,000 lb and 10,000 lb axles. This is not a spindle that we carry at this time, but I did find some of the measurements. I have attached a diagram showing the dimensions of a #99 spindle for you to check…

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