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Originally Posted by pegski
Has anyone upgraded their shocks so that when you drive down a rough road everything doesn't get thrown around as much. I know Casita has an upgrade but I didn't know if that would apply to the 13' Scamps.
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The 22° up angle complicates the installation of the Monroe design on a Scamp13.
Others have made custom brackets using the backing plate bolts with good success.
IMO there is little to be gained by adding shocks to the Scamp13.
The only real problem I have found is when bad construction techniques result in repetitive screed lines on concrete highways.
This causes the trailer to dribble like a basketball. The effect is hard to mitigate even by changing speed.
Other than that, my trailer rides so well that I can leave unsecured items like paper towel roles on the counter behind the stove during transport without a problem.
The
axle probably works best when supporting around 3/4 of its design rating. Tongue
weight on the high side, attitude slightly down.
I have towed with vehicle wheelbases ranging from 105" to 126"
with varying rear overhangs. While overall handling is affected, I can't clearly see a difference in bounce on the trailer axle itself.
Below is a picture of the Monroe kit on a 16Scamp