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10-01-2023, 09:27 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: Chouteau
Posts: 10
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Independent Suspension
I have a 2023 4113, and if you have ever been to Thousand Trails in Bridgeport, TX then you have had the pleasure of taking your unit off-road.
I am on the fence about doing independent suspension because my mechanic that I trust says the 4113 has very good axles and leaf springs. I will do disk brakes too.
For those that have traveled a lot what are your thoughts?
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11-18-2023, 10:15 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Garner, NC
Posts: 45
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We are shopping for our next toy hauler. Alliance, Jayco, or Grand Design. We did factory tours to all three last week plus we toured MORryde.
Although I have no first hand experience, everyone we've talked to says get the I/S and disc brakes. We also want full-body paint and if it comes down to having to choose between the paint or the I/S, we're getting the I/S.
The Seismics still use the CRE-3000. Although a great suspension set-up, I don't think it can compare to the I/S.
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11-18-2023, 11:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 10,052
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I have a 5000 lbs TT, with torsion suspension which is an independent suspension. I would love my next camper to have torsion suspension. Rides nice, handles nice, I have never had any suspension issues. All leaf spring suspensions I have had, all have had some type of suspension issues. I will admit, I would not change out suspensions unless I had a major issue.
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11-19-2023, 07:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: On The Move
Posts: 1,314
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We had a 43 ft, GVWR 16,500 lbs Fifth Wheel that almost tore itself up driving west on I10 and some other roads. We got the MORryde IS and disc brake mod and what a big difference on ride and braking. Was very satisfied with it… nothing moved really in the Fiver after that mod…. before, we would find
drawers, items, strewn on the floor after a days travel. We were full-time so did
a lot of traveling with it.
The Mod did add about 3” to the height of the Fver, but MORryde will measure your rig and engineer will assess, then advise you of any issues with height if there may be any after the mod.
MORRyde treated us like royalty, with lunch and factory tour, etc. They let you stay in your rig at night if you need or want to also.
Good experience all around for us.
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12-12-2023, 06:22 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Garner, NC
Posts: 45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Topperace
We had a 43 ft, GVWR 16,500 lbs Fifth Wheel that almost tore itself up driving west on I10 and some other roads. We got the MORryde IS and disc brake mod and what a big difference on ride and braking. Was very satisfied with it… nothing moved really in the Fiver after that mod…. before, we would find
drawers, items, strewn on the floor after a days travel. We were full-time so did
a lot of traveling with it.
The Mod did add about 3” to the height of the Fver, but MORryde will measure your rig and engineer will assess, then advise you of any issues with height if there may be any after the mod.
MORRyde treated us like royalty, with lunch and factory tour, etc. They let you stay in your rig at night if you need or want to also.
Good experience all around for us.
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Great post. Very encouraging for those of us considering spending that much money to upgrade something that isn't exactly broken. Thank you.
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12-12-2023, 10:03 PM
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#6
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: Chouteau
Posts: 10
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Unfortunately when you have been to some thousand trails and find your living room trim on the ground and cabinets flung open even when strapped makes you think something else has to be better.
I will try to share video of the earthquake on wheels.
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12-29-2023, 05:12 PM
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#7
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Garner, NC
Posts: 45
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Yesterday we put down a $500 hold deposit on a 2024 4113. My new truck is supposed to be delivered from Ford next week. If so and the dealership can work the finance numbers like I like, we'll probably pick it up the second week of January.
That being said, I talked to MORryde today and for now, we have an appointment for February 8 and 9 to have the 8K independent suspension installed. The Seismic already has 8K axles and Dexter disc brakes from the factory so MORryde will just be installing the I/S.
If all goes as planned, our first trip will be 1500 miles to MORryde and back. Hopefully the trip home will be much smoother than the trip up to Indiana.
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12-30-2023, 01:06 PM
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#8
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: Chouteau
Posts: 10
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Man that is awesome. So jealous. You buying the one in South Carolina? I live in Texas but will be going to Tampa to check out the rv show. We just did a round trip to California. Boondocked in the desert for 5 days. It was awesome.
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12-30-2023, 02:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Garner, NC
Posts: 45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thrallster
Man that is awesome. So jealous. You buying the one in South Carolina? I live in Texas but will be going to Tampa to check out the rv show. We just did a round trip to California. Boondocked in the desert for 5 days. It was awesome.
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We went to N. Myrtle but in all honesty, the salesman and finance guy sort of turned me off. Sometimes you just get that vibe.
We went to Ringgold, Va to the other RV Outlet (Blue Compass). We've actually bought two toy haulers from them in the past.
That Seismic has the on-demand hot water and already has Dexter disc brakes on 8K axles. MORryde told me they can put their I/S on and the Dexter disc brakes will bolt right up.
We haven't finalized everything but we're quite close.
https://www.rv007.com/2024-jayco-sei...24586-i3885794
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