Shock Kit Recommendation for 2014 Jayco Whitehawk MRB20 with 3,000 lb Axles

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I have a 2014 Whitehawk MRB20 with tandem axles. Do you offer a shock absorber kit for this trailer? additional info I just accumulated, having read the installation instructions on your Lippert kit 281281 ? Overslung, 3” Dexter 3000lb. axle, 5” between tire and frame (flange faces inward on this “C” beam frame) Tandem axles with equalizer that rests perfectly horizontal when trailer is level front-to-back. Is this going to be the proper kit?

asked by: Dale R

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While we do have a shock kit that fits your 2014 Whitehawk MRB20 with tandem axles the Lippert kit you mentioned is not the correct fit as it's for higher rated axles that have a larger diameter. Instead you'd want the Roadmaster Comfort Ride kit part # RM-2450 which was designed for tandem axle trailers like yours that have 2-3/8 inch diameter axles.

Our customers who have installed this kit have reported to us that it does an excellent job improving the ride quality of the trailer and even helps prevent some sway as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Dave E.

1/16/2020

I have a travel trailer tandem axle 2020 Apex 279rlss. Do you sell a shock kit for this model trailer.Thanks Dave

Jason S.

1/17/2020

Your 2020 Apex 279rlss has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7600 lb so your axles will likely be 3,500 lbs each based on the 620 lb tongue weight. If that is accurate or even if they are 4,200 lb axles then the diameter of your axles will each be 2-3/8 inches. So you will use either the Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks - 3,500-lb (2-3/8") Axle # LC281255 or the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 3,500-lb Axle # RM-2450 for your shocks.

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Answer 1

Hey Carl welcome back! Out of those options, I would recommend going with the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers item #RM-2450. These would definitely add quite a bit of lateral stability and overall improve your towing experience. You run the…

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Answer 2

If you want to replace your equalizer with an integrated suspension enhancement, you will need to update other components within your system for the correct fit. This will most likely require repositioning your axle hangers if you wish to use that…

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Answer 3

Kits are not designed to fit specific trailers though based on my research we do have one kit that may work for you, depending on a few measurements you need to take. Based on my research your Lance 2280 travel trailer is a single axle so the Lippert…

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Answer 4

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 5

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 6

Hey Ian, great to hear from you again! The differences between the MORryde CRE3000 #MR87ZR and AllTrek 4000 #MR89DR that fit a 33" wheelbase is the height between the hanger and equalizer bolts, and the amount of travel the suspension style will…

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Answer 7

Hey Roger, the MORryde part #MR87ZR could work for you but you would need to go with slightly shorter leaf springs at same time to compensate for the longer equalizer. Instead what would work best would be the #LC279687 which matches the dimensions…

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Answer 8

Hey Dale, you can install Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers #RM-2460 with a SumoSprings kit like the part #SS26MV. The SumoSpring would just engage a little earlier since it installs on top of the u-bolt plate which…

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Answer 9

Welcome back Carl! I definitely recommend going with the 8K Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks item #RM-2460-2580. Like you said the 7,000 lbs kit is going to come up quite a bit short on your Keystone's overall…

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Answer 10

Hey Nicholas! You're referring to the Roadmaster 2630 for 3" axles from the installation instructions. Although we don't have the Roadmaster part, you can use the Dexter 3" Round Trailer U-Bolts (Qty 2) #SP01-060. We have confirmed…

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Answer 11

The Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shock Absorbers #RM-2460-2570 will not include wet bolts. This is due to the system using slipper springs to replace the double eye springs that come on most trailers. With the slipper springs…

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Answer 12

Hello Lanny, thanks for reaching out. The CRE 3000 is already a pretty good suspension system, but if you want to upgrade, the first thing that comes to mind are the AllTrek 4000 equalizers. They have more rubber than the CRE 3000, 40% more, so you…

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