Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2021 Ram 2500 Towing Trailer

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I have a 2021 Ram 2500 4x4 with a Cummins engine. I am towing a 38 foot Grand Design 315RLTS travel trailer, and have some sag when hooked up to the truck. When I hit a rough patch of road, even concrete interstate road, it bounces like heck. Which is my best solution for a leveling the truck when towing, and b getting rid of the bounce? The ride of the truck is fairly stiff when not towing, but what I would expect from a 3/4 ton 4X4 anyway. I hope to stay reasonably in line with that kind of ride when not towing. Thank you

asked by: Christopher J

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The best suspension enhancement for your 2021 Ram 2500 4WD to give you additional support while also preventing the bounce you are mentioning is the SumoSprings part # SSR-312-47 which has a great balance of support without being too harsh. Newer trucks do end up harsher as they are all trying to out do each other with higher towing capacities which ends up turning into stiffer springs and harsher ride quality.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Hey Lonny, The Timbren Suspension Enhancement #TDR2500D for your vehicle is going to be great at better absorbing the shock when towing so it is less noticeable. I am not too familiar with the Bilstein Shocks but I imagine that paired with the…

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Answer 2

In terms of choosing a Lippert Solid Step, you'll use the width of the finished door at it's narrowest. Round that number up to the next full inch, which in your case would be 28 inches. In that case, you'll want the adjustable model…

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Great question! Proposing, or the back and forth movement, typically occurs when the trailer isn't loaded properly so you have either too much or too little tongue weight, or your trailer simply isn't level. This doesn't allow the trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Hey Kim, thanks for reaching out. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor #F24XV do fit your 2020 Ram 2500 with rear coil springs, but the hang-up is the under-bed gooseneck hitch. On your truck, the air bag brackets and the…

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Answer 12

Hey Nick, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Replacement Fabric for etrailer Powered RV Awnings #e96QV will work with other brands of awning like Solera or Dometic which are what we commonly see on campers like your 2011 Forest River Cherokee 29U. The…

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