Comparing SumoSprings Helper Springs And Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shocks For 5th Wheel Trailer

Question:

What is the difference between comfort ride shocks and sumo spring? I want put one or the other on my fifth wheel that has a GVWR of 14,000 pounds. Thanks

asked by: Matt

Expert Reply:

I would be happy to recommend a suspension enhancement option for your 14000lb GVWR 5th wheel trailer.

Starting with the SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs w/ Line Relocation Bracket # TSS-106-40 which act as shock absorbers taking the brunt of bumps and bouncing on rough roads, and offer 500lbs of support when 50% compressed to prolong the life of your leaf springs and suspension components. This option is great for being maintenance free, but will only fit trails with 3-leaf leaf springs, requires the axle to be under-slung meaning the axle is above the leaf springs and if you have a tandem axle trailer you will need two kits.

The option I recommend is the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers # RM-2460 which is designed for 3" trailer axles with a 5200-7000lb axles, or # RM-2470 for trailers with 3-1/2" 8000lb axles. These kits use heavy-duty nitrogen filled shock absorbers to prevent the trailer from bouncing on rough roads, and since the mounting brackets are almost vertical they do a fantastic job of limiting up and down movement of the trailer to keep the contents of your trailer from moving around.

If you can let me know if your trailer has tandem axles, and the axle weight capacity/diameter I would be happy to confirm the correct system for you.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.