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Submitted: Saturday, Jul 01, 2006 at 07:53

Bob&Deb

G'day one & all,
Would like to pick the brains of the more knowlegable out there.Have had a look @ independent coil spring suspensions offered by Withers Eng,[used by Ultimate], and the system used by Kanga Campers.Both impressive, especially the replaceable stub axles on the Kanga. How have people who have these units found them to be? Any issues with either? Would there be any other systems that may be better?Would be grateful for any imformation on the above or contacts for other systems. Electric or cable operated brakes?
Regards Bob
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AnswerID: 181323   Submitted: Saturday, Jul 01, 2006 at 08:43

pilbaradisco replied:

I'd go with hydraulic overide brakes.
Trailer parts in W.A. have an independant setup for around $1200. Look on page 51 of the catalog.

www.trailerparts.net.au/

Glen.
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AnswerID: 181325   Submitted: Saturday, Jul 01, 2006 at 08:50

bucky replied:

I have a track shak, camper trailer ,, not too sure what they use ,, but its very impressive,,Filly independant coils
Love it
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FollowupID: 437709   Submitted: Saturday, Jul 01, 2006 at 16:56

Member - Duncs posted:

Hey Bucky I'll back you up on the vote for the Trak Shak suspension.

It was developed by the original owner of the company mine has been bouncing around Oz for 10 years now. I have replaced the shock absorber bushes twice and the shockies themselves once.

Duncs
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AnswerID: 181329   Submitted: Saturday, Jul 01, 2006 at 09:12

mattie replied:

Hi Bob
i would look at air suspension on the trailer makes the suspension capable of carrying any load ie with or without the tinny on top etc. and riding perfectly, am considering putting it on my KK.

Mattie
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AnswerID: 181333   Submitted: Saturday, Jul 01, 2006 at 09:39

Shaker replied:

Track Trailers MC2 suspension is undoubtably the best.

As far as brakes go, I would steer clear of over-ride brakes as you have no control going down slippery hills, if you must have over-ride then mechanical disc is the way to go.
Most people are happy with the standard electric drum brake system, as you have some control over the braking from within the vehicle.
The best system is electric/hydraulic discs, but you certainly pay for it.
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FollowupID: 437673   Submitted: Saturday, Jul 01, 2006 at 11:10

Big Al. posted:

I have had a Kanga camper with Al-Ko suspension for over six years and most times would not know its there even on the worst roads (bolua to alice)

Its now for sale.

big Al
gold coast
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