Timbrens or SumoSprings For 2021 Ram 1500 Classic For Towing Travel Trailer

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Reading over other peoples questions I am confused which Timbren system to purchase or go with SumoSprings for the rear. I mainly want to help with sag in towing a 31 foot travel trailer when fully loaded weighs 7600 lbs. and tongue weight rated at 712 lbs. I have a newly purchased 2021 Ram Classic 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman with tow package and use a weight distribution system. The camper does have a slide. Please help!

asked by: Carol S

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For your 2021 Ram 1500 Classic, the better option for your suspension enhancement between the Timbrens and SumoSprings is definitely going to be the SumoSprings, with the correct fit for your truck being the following part number:

- SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-307-47

The SumoSprings # SSR-307-47 are the better option compared to the Timbren # TDR1500DQ is simply because they are smoother. They both provide the same effective support for your Ram while you are towing, but the Timbrens are very stiff hollow rubber, rated at 8,600 lbs, and when you aren't towing and hit a pot hole, or drive on roads that are less than ideal, it is going to be jarring when the Timbrens make contact.

The SumoSprings will also be felt in similar situations, but it won't be a shock to the system. They are made of a microcellular urethane, and are rated for 1,500 lbs when they are compressed halfway, which allows more the springs to have more "give" when they activate.

The 1,500 lb rating is more than enough for your 700 lb tongue weight, and will absolutely provide you with the needed support for your towing your travel trailer, helping level you out while reducing body roll and sway, giving you a smoother, more controlled ride.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The best custom fit towing mirrors we have for your 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn are the Longview Custom Towing Mirrors part #LVT-3100C. These mirrors will fit nicely over your chrome covers as you can see in the attached photo and have foam pads…

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Answer 2

The Longview Custom Towing Mirrors #LVT-3100C should work well for you as long as the shape of your mirrors match what are in the picture I attached. These mirrors will fit stock mirrors that have the puddle light/turn signals like what you have.…

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Answer 3

The weight capacity of the Timbren kits are not actual increases in towing capacity. They basically are how much support they can provide. But at the same time they do not change the overall capacity of the truck. They basically can provide support…

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I'm glad you trust us, and we can definitely help you out so you can enjoy your voyage instead of being understandably anxious about the sway. While there is always going to be at least a bit of sway, it should not be to the degree you were…

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The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs item #SSR-307-47 have a 1500 lbs capacity whereas the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs item #SSR-307-40 have a 1,000 lbs capacity for lighter towing and hauling applications. Both are designed to offer…

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The SumoSprings kit part #SSR-307-47 is the perfect suspension enhancement kit solution for your 2020 Ram 1500 as it provides a smoother ride quality than other similar kits and also is a jounce style spring and not an air spring as well. This kit…

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When sag is caused by a trailer then the best solution to fix that issue is weight distribution. But you have to have a system that is rated for the total tongue weight of the trailer and it may need some fine tuning to get the truck to ride level.…

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For non-heavy duty towing applications or recreational towing I really prefer the Sumo Springs Custom Solo Helper Springs #SSR-307-47 because they're progressively load bearing and won't affect the unloaded ride quality of your truck as much…

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For a jounce style suspension enhancement kit that fits your 2020 Ram 1500 I'd recommend the SumoSprings kit part #SSR-307-47 over a Timbren as we have found that the SumoSprings kits offer the same support without creating as harsh of a ride as…

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The 2020 Ram 1500 has rear coil springs which have a tendency to cause sag while towing or hauling. Therefore, I recommend adding suspension enhancements to combat this and also work to improve sway control. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs…

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Answer 11

Weight distribution is a solid solution for your towing setup but since you didn't like the experience of using the Fastway kit you had and basically all of the kits are going to be about the same I'd recommend going with suspension…

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The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-307-47 are a great choice and I would highly recommend them. These have a 1,500 lb weight capacity and will help keep you level while towing or hauling with your 2022 Ram 1500. The feature progressive…

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