suspension thoughts

[st4]

2024 rockwood 5th wheels have torsion suspensions
2025 have new spring slipper roller suspensions

I'm thinking they went to springs to save money. I'm wondering if the torsion supspension is a better ride quality

thoughts please

 

[bikendan]

Moved thread from the General Community Discussion section to the TT/5th Wheel section's Rockwood sub-forum since the OP's post is specific to Rockwood products and not general community questions.

 

[GoingNoWhereFast]

IN theory the Torsion axles are better, but in my experience they aren't much different. Also a lot depends on the angle of the torsion bar. Axles come in angles from -12 to +25 or even +30. Plus means pointing down, minus mean pointing up.

Personally I think the best ride comes from reducing the tire pressure to fit the application. Though my tires say "Max 85", I run them at 55-60. And when I go off road, I often take them down to 20psi.

As another thread I read mentioned,Trailing Suspensions with Shocks give the best ride. You'll find that on high end off road trailers.