What Shock Kit do I Need for My 2025 Heartland Eddy Bauer 3101RL to Help with the Chucking?
Updated 03/06/2026 | Published 02/27/2026
Question:
I’m having a chucking issue with my 2025 Heartland Eddy Bauer 3101RL. I’ve been reading that adding a shock system to the rv will help with it. What do you recommend for shocks?
asked by: Thomas B
Expert Reply:
Hello Thomas,
Sorry to hear you are experiencing the chucking, never a good feeling while towing.
Adding shocks to your 2025 Heartland Eddy Bauer 3101RL is definitely a great suspension upgrade and can absolutely help with some of the chucking you’re experiencing. Shocks help control the up and down movement of the axles, which keeps that motion from transferring up through the frame and into the truck as that push and pull feeling.
I do not have a database that shows exactly what components were installed on each trailer, but from what I’m seeing most of the 3101RL models are running tandem 7K axles. You will want to confirm that by checking the axle tag directly so we know for sure what you have.
If you do have 5,200 lb to 7,000 lb tandem axles, the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axle # RM-2460 would be the kit you need. This kit includes the mounting brackets and shocks and is a really solid option for improving ride quality.
Another thing to check is your loaded pin weight. On a 5th wheel you want to be in that 20 to 25 percent range of your total trailer weight. If the weight is too light on the pin or you have too much weight sitting behind the axles, it can definitely increase chucking.
What kind of equalizers do you currently have on there? I feel congrats is still in order on the 2025 Heartland!! What was your adventure in it is so far? Where did you go, what did you see?
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Scott
3/3/2026
I think shocks may help but would not be the solution. I would look first at pin weight hitch type and if trailer is level. So more pin weight and I think gooseneck or Anderson are less prone to chucking
Kate F.
3/3/2026
Jeff B.
3/3/2026
I had chucking with my old hitch. Finally changed it out with a B & W Companion slider. It stopped the chucking. Now about the shocks. I pull my 30’ 5th wheel with a 2022 Ram 2500 diesel. When I pulled it with my older hitch I experienced my truck go into limp mode especially when going across bridges on the interstate highways. It only happened if the was a larger dip at the beginning or the end of the bridge. It was very annoying. I decided to change hitches. This helped me a lot. Even after changing hitches I still noticed the RV bucking causing me to go into limp mode. I researched shocks on the internet and saw etrailer videos about hothe shocks help with the bouncing. I bought a set for my tandems and installed them. Took a little time but well worth it. The 5th wheels bucking is much calmer and the bouncing is to a minimum. I would recommend these for a smoother ride.
Kate F.
3/3/2026
Jon H.
3/3/2026
I was having a hucking issue with GD Reflection 159 170BN. I have a Ram 2500 Hemi and use an Anderson hitch. The 170BN has a very low pin weight. I added the shock system and it has helped tremendously. I had to put about 1500 miles on the new system to maximize the benefit. Did this last summer and headed out west. Noticed big difference on way back from trip and really see the difference during our first trip this spring.
Kate F.
3/3/2026
Larry
3/3/2026
Put shock kit on 2022 Reflection 337RLS and it took the rebound out of suspension. Installed kit myself was not a bad install if you have drill and tools
Kate F.
3/4/2026
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Thomas B.
3/2/2026
Looks like I’ll need a mathematician to figure out the load pin weight. Last years camping season we travels upstate NY a lot to state parks. The furthest being Wellesley Island. Once our youngest graduates from Penn State we are taking a road trip from Pennsylvania to Montana. With a ton of stops to check out this great country of ours.