Recommended Shock Absorbers For A Triple Axle Wedge Trailer

Question:

Thinking of adding shocks to our 50foot wedge trailer. We use it to haul trailers, both cargo and stacks of utility. The problem we have is porpoising, mostly going over bridges. The tail of the trailer moves up and down violently. This is particularly dangerous with a stack of three heavy equipment/utility trailers on the back that are strapped together. 50foot triple axle wedge trailer cars, trailers. 16,000 gvwr 6,900 empty weight Question 1: Will adding shocks appreciably address this problem? Question 2: Will shocks have a negative affect on the empty weight ride? Thanks,

asked by: Scott

Expert Reply:

Assuming you have 5,200 to 7k axles like you stated in the email then you would definitely benefit from using the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Triple Axle Trailers - 5,200 to 7,000-lb Axle # RM-2460-3. These heavy-duty shocks will reduce the trailer bounce, chucking, and porpoising you've been experiencing. The adjustable mounting brackets allow the shocks to be positioned nearly vertically to Limit up-and-down motion of the trailer on both compression and rebound.

There are no negatives to adding these shocks to your trailer. They will cushion your ride whether or not your trailer is loaded.

expert reply by: Kevin C