Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 8,000-lb Axle

Review from a similar Roadmaster Comfort Ride in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension

Just finished installing the Roadmaster shock system on my Momentum 398M tri-axle. The kit arrived well packaged and all items were included. The instructions that come with it are pretty straight forward and easy to understand. This would probably be a lot quicker install with some helping hands, but I did it by myself in about 6 hours. The hardest part of the entire setup is all of the overhead drilling, but with a little redneck ingenuity I was able to make that bearable. As far as this kit goes, the ordering process and the outstanding customer service from Angela W, etrailer.com rocks!! This could be the start of a wonderful relationship.. 630834

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Review from a similar Roadmaster Comfort Ride in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension

I installed this shock kit along with the Roadmaster RM-2560 Slipper Spring System in our 2011 Keystone Cougar 245RKS. As the model number implies, this is a rear kitchen unit. I had over 30,000 towing miles on this trailer and the bouncing trailer caused many issues: doors opening, dishes (and other items) getting thrown around inside the cabinets, many loose fasteners, etc. I had always wanted to add shock absorbers, but this new Roadmaster kit prompted me to replace the springs as well as the shocks. Our trailer has 4500 pound axles, so I was somewhat concerned that the shock kit was designed for 5200-7000 pound axles. But the Roadmaster people assured me that the kit would work fine with the 4500 pound axles, and it does! I did a quick calculation that showed that the new springs are about 14% stiffer than the originals. The shocks easily accommodate the slightly stiffer springs. The kit was relatively easy to install, but you will need multiple jacks and floor stands. Care needs to be taken to get the mounting holes for the spring box correctly located and drilled for simple installation, and my experience went fine. The ride height was very minimally affected - the kit has multiple mounting holes that help with this. And, I was able to use the original u-bolts to mount the new springs, although the instructions implied that I might need longer bolts. We have recently returned from a 7000 mile trip and I am very pleased with the Roadmaster kit. The ride improvement was immediately noticed and things do not get bounced around nearly as much as before. The trailer is also noticeably more stable and not affected as much by wind and passing big rigs. It is really great to get rid of the equalizer link that tied the ends of the original leaf springs together in the middle and allows the trailer to have a proper independent suspension. 614184

Review from a similar Roadmaster Comfort Ride in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension

I installed the RoadMaster shock system on my new 30 foot fifth wheel because the first time we took the new trailer out (before shocks), the trailer bounced so much that the bouncing broke some plates in our rear kitchen cabinets. The product was straight forward to install. The only hard part was all the drilling into the frame to mount the top brackets. Working on my back, under the trailer, and around the springs with hot metal shavings dropping on my face was not pleasant. However, the installation was fairly straight-forward and the product seems to be very sturdy. I have not taken the trailer out to test the system yet but have two trips planned near term. However, based on how well my previous 5th wheel rode with shocks installed, I fully expect this installation to be well worth the money and I believe it should solve my bouncy trailer problem. 560561

Review from a similar Roadmaster Comfort Ride in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension

Arrived early in excellent shape. Looks very well made. Have not installed yet but am sure it will work great. Have ordered from etrailer before and never had a problem. Thanks to Dylan for making ordering very easy. Great service 646675

Review from a similar Roadmaster Comfort Ride in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension

This has got to be one of the best purchases that I have ever made. Angela was awesome to deal with when ordering, the package was delivered in great shape all items accounted for, clear precise instructions and the final result that I was expecting. All in all a great place to do business 635167

Review from a similar Roadmaster Comfort Ride in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension

Needed a bit longer bolt than was provided on a trailer. These bolts added the extra length I needed and were a perfect fit. Didn’t have to bend them open or closed to get them through the tieplate holes. 603632

Review from a similar Roadmaster Comfort Ride in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension

I received my Roadmaster shock absorber kit for my 5th wheel trailer, and installed it with no problems. It is exactly what I wanted. The parts fit like a glove. 597410

Review from a similar Roadmaster Comfort Ride in Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension

I got my parts yesterday and everything was packed properly and all there. The instruction sheet with a complete parts list along with bolts and other parts. It will be a few days before I install the kit but from the instruction sheets and the u-tube video, I think it will be a simple job to accomplish. E-trade seems to have made the kit and system for anyone with simple tools to install. Thank you for your quick shipping. 595032