********************** with your trailer?

[dieselcruiserhead]

I remember a discussion that I think Scott was saying the independent rear suspension of the adventure chaser trailer was killer for going fast and not losing control.. I was wondering if people had opinions on different kinds of suspensions for different trailer setups and their benefits and drawbacks? A

 

[Andrew Walcker]

I'm running one of the AT Horizons with the Independent/Air Bag suspension and am amazed at how smooth it is over wash board roads. In addition, hitting ruts and rocks is not even noticeable from the tow vehicle and is even hard to see the trailer moving up and down from the rear view mirror. Pretty amazing at how well it works!

 

[BogusBlake]

**********************... you mean like this?

:victory:

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I have a Tentrax with the torflex axle 2500lb. The bonus is ground clearance under the axle. The minus, I've gone through three lantern globes (Coleman lantern stored in an injection molded case with a small towel wrapped around the globe) While traveling. It's a rough ride.


I'm so impressed with the suspension on the Tentrax, I'm eventually going to get an Adventure Trailer.

 

[Andrew Walcker]

:xxrotflma :xxrotflma :xxrotflma

**********************... you mean like this?

:victory:

:xxrotflma :xxrotflma :xxrotflma

Whys does the guy have a bike helmet on???

 

[spressomon]

I'm running one of the AT Horizons with the Independent/Air Bag suspension and am amazed at how smooth it is over wash board roads. In addition, hitting ruts and rocks is not even noticeable from the tow vehicle and is even hard to see the trailer moving up and down from the rear view mirror. Pretty amazing at how well it works!

X2

 

[Tucson T4R]

My King Kamper trailer runs independant suspension with Fox Monotube shocks and cone shaped poly bump stops. I have been really impressed with how well the trailer sucks up rough roads and stays under control running fast down sand washes. The suspension minimizes trailer lean when crawling through deep ruts or over unavoidable rocks in the road.

Seems like a rugged, well thought out design.

 

[calamaridog]

I'm so impressed with the suspension on the Tentrax, I'm eventually going to get an Adventure Trailer.

What about changing the suspension on the Tentrax instead?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I've been more than please with my current leaf sprung setup... though they are much longer than the average trailer leaf, and have a longer shackle to boot. I've had it up to at least 75 down dirt roads... eggs don't have a problem back there

I looked at some of the torsion axles, thought about doing a simple trailing suspension, but in the end the leaf spring seemed to fit the bill.

 

[Redline]

Need encouragement... ?

Sell the Tentrax, buy a Chaser. Yes you should. :smiley_drive:

I have a Tentrax with the torflex axle 2500lb. The bonus is ground clearance under the axle. The minus, I've gone through three lantern globes (Coleman lantern stored in an injection molded case with a small towel wrapped around the globe) While traveling. It's a rough ride.


I'm so impressed with the suspension on the Tentrax, I'm eventually going to get an Adventure Trailer.

 

[Redline]

Surely a 'possibility' but I wold guess it would be a better return on his investment to sell the Tentrax stock, and start over with one already engineered with such a suspension.

Of course, it's not just the suspension, but other features of the Adventure Trailers that offer more space and amenities. (I'm not trying to knock the Tentrax; I considered buying one pretty seriously about a year ago).

What about changing the suspension on the Tentrax instead?

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

What about changing the suspension on the Tentrax instead?

I looked into that. I know how I am. I would change it to a leaf spring and still want Independent suspension.. The tentrax does not provide enough room for the required fab work. I'm tired of breaking glass products (Lantern globes X4, bottles etc.) in the trailer.

AT has done their homework with this design. I'm sold on it.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Redline is right on track. The tentrax was great 5 years ago. AT is the way to go in my book. It has to be now...The Tentrax is sold!

 

[Scott Brady]

I have towed a lot of trailers, most with the torsion axle. I had even sworn off trailers because of issues with handling (a little incident on MEX2 comes to mind).

The Chaser has made me a believer again, and I can MOVE on the dirt with it in tow. 9,000 miles to the Arctic and back too.

I am considering reconfiguring my truck to use only the trailer for camping systems, I am that happy with the arrangement.

 

[Redline]

Now that is a substantial endorsement! Makes me glad I decided to plunge into Chaser-dom and lighten the load on the rear axle of my 4x4s.

I am considering reconfiguring my truck to use only the trailer for camping systems, I am that happy with the arrangement.