The Importance of a Good Trailer Arm

The Trailer Arm is a crucial part of any vehicle’s suspension system. It connects the chassis, rear axle and shocks.

Its bushings are particularly susceptible to damage and need frequent maintenance. If you’re looking to improve the performance of your vehicle, we suggest replacing them.

Adjustable

A good trailer arm can enhance the ride and handling of your vehicle. Not only do they add a dose of style but they can also improve the performance and durability of your suspension system by reducing flex and increasing ride height. The adjustable upper and lower trailing arms of the future are a great way to upgrade your truck’s ride quality and performance.

The most impressive feature of these adjustable gizmos is their ability to adjust the pinion angle of your rear end. It is possible to fine tune your pinion angle in an incredibly short amount of time. The slick redesigned urethane bushings are made of the same material used in many of the best performing truck and car shock absorbers on the market today, resulting in a smooth ride that is sure to delight.

Unlike many of the above mentioned products, these units are designed to be bolted on without the need for the removal of your stock frame or chassis. This makes them easy to install on the front, back and even center of your rear end. Fortunately, they are available in various lengths to suit your needs. The most important part is finding the right one for your specific application.

Sturdy

The Trailer Arm is designed with the strength and stability to last for many years, whether you’re hauling a camping trailer or a boat. It’s car mirror also rust and corrosion resistant so you can use it in any environment where your vehicle is likely to get dirty, bumped or scratched.

The front of the Trailer Arm features a long handle that’s lightweight and easy to steer. This steering handle lets you easily line up the hitch on your truck or SUV, reducing the stress and strain on your arms, hands and wrists when hooking up to or unhooking from your vehicle.

This steering arm bolts onto your standard trailer frame to add more support and control to the front of your trailer. It’s also made from heavy-duty steel so it’s built to last, even when you’re tackling rough terrain on fishing, camping or hiking trips.

In addition, it’s designed to be strong enough to support a jounce and rebound spring for a smooth ride that keeps you from feeling every bump and pothole on the road. The jounce spring is a single-convoluted Aeon(r) hollow rubber spring that provides progressive spring rate and shock absorption, while the rebound spring is a separate, hidden Aeon(r) spring that keeps constant tension on the jounce spring.

One end of the Trailer Arm telescopes into place as your jacks are lowered, locking the stabilizer bar to both the RV frame and the jacks so that side-to-side and front-to-back movement are virtually eliminated. The other end of the Jack Stabilizer attaches to any of the main types of jack systems found on RVs, including scissor, electric and telescoping ones.

Another important aspect of trailer strength is the tongue material. It’s a very important part of the trailer that transfers a lot of stress when you tow it, so it needs to have good vertical and sideways strength. If the tongue isn’t properly sized, it could twist and flex which will shorten its lifespan.

Ideally the tongue should finish at or near the front spring hanger to give the chassis additional strength and to prevent it from flexing and twisting. It should also be braced where it meets the chassis to prevent vertical flexing that can lead to premature fatigue and cracks in the tongue material.

Lightweight

A lightweight trailer is a big deal when you’re looking to save some serious cash on fuel costs and avoid the sting of a broken axle or two. The best lightweight trailers offer a combination of quality materials and clever design that’s both functional and pleasing to the eye.

Whether you’re a minimalist road tripping around your favorite camping spot or you’re a full-timer exploring new and interesting nooks and crannies, the right lightweight trailer can make your trip more enjoyable than ever before. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, here are a few of our picks for the lightweight aficionado:

The most difficult part of selecting the best lightweight travel trailer is narrowing down the field of car mirror contenders to your favorite three or four options. A little research and planning is all it takes to make the right choices. If you’re in the market for the nip and tuck of a new rig, be sure to contact us to set up a free consultation.

Durable

Trailers are designed to carry heavy loads, and that means that they require a lot of stress. That demand puts a lot of pressure on trailer frame, hitch and suspension components.

Look for a trailer that is built well. It should be solid enough to take a beating, yet able to flex if it needs to in order to absorb a load. Examine welded joints for strength and care, and check to see that trailer frames are reinforced where the axles mount. This is especially important with torsion axles, which can add significant vertical and torsional stress.

Torsion Axles:

Torsion axles are a great alternative to the traditional spring suspension. They offer several benefits to trailer owners including: a smoother ride, more control over trailer tracking and less tire wear over the years.

They also provide a more stable trailer, and are easy to service and repair. To install a torsion axle on your trailer, the first step is to remove the old leaf spring suspension from the trailer’s frame and grind down the edges of the frame so that it is smooth enough to accept the new torsion axles.

The new torsion axle is then attached to the trailer frame with adjustable torsion bars. The bars connect to the wheels via a rubber cord that compresses and decompresses when the wheel moves up or down on uneven ground.

Jounce Springs and Rebound Springs:

The jounce spring is an Aeon(r) hollow rubber spring that plays a key role in preventing the suspension from shaking or vibrating. The rebound spring is a single-convoluted Aeon(r) hollow rubber spring which provides constant tension on the jounce spring – full or empty.

Whether you are going over rough terrain or just hauling a light load, the Axle-Less suspension is quiet and efficient. It has a rugged design that has been tested in Canada’s harsh climate and in the Australian outback. It comes with a premium urethane bushing that fastens the control arm securely to the hanger, which in turn allows the jounce and rebound springs to work efficiently.