Replacement Leaf Spring Recommendation for a 2012 Coachmen Freedom Express Travel Trailer

Question:

I finally have gotten around to measuring the leaf springs. They appear to be 25 1/4” center to center. I have attached a few pictures to get your opinion on if these springs should be replaced or not.

asked by: Doug

Helpful Expert Reply:

I'd be more than happy to help you find some replacement leaf springs for your trailer! First thing's first though, I'll need you to take the load off of your current leaf springs by raising the frame of your trailer so there isn't a load on the springs (or at least on one side) and then measuring from center-eye to center-eye so I know the correct length to look for.

Leaf springs will flatten out over time so if your springs truly are 10 years old then getting replacement springs with the same capacity will naturally raise the height of your trailer. If you're still wanting to raise the height of your trailer we have other options still available to do so but the first thing to figure out is the length of your current leaf springs then we can go from there.

expert reply by: Jon G

Suspension on 2012 Coachmen Freedom Express Travel Trailer
(click to enlarge)

Doug

10/10/2022

Jon G.

10/10/2022

Thank you for the photos! From your description and pictures the replacement leaf spring I recommend for your 2012 Coachmen Freedom Express is the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e54SR which is rated for a 3,500 lb axle and measures 25-1/8" long center-eye to center-eye. In your photo the leaf springs do look a bit worn out and rusty so swapping them out will give your trailer more stability and will likely raise the height of your trailer as well. If you still need more height then your 3,500 lb axles will have a 2-3/8" diameter so you can use the Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00 which will raise your trailer equivalent to the diameter of your axle plus the height of your leaf spring stack. Attached are some videos for you to check out.