Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shocks for Trailers
Roadmaster Comfort Ride shock systems are intended to reduce the repeated bouncing and jarring that travel trailers can experience over cracks, potholes, and uneven pavement. Selecting the correct system starts with axle diameter, followed by confirmation of the trailer's suspension and installation requirements.
What trailer dampers contribute
A trailer's springs absorb road inputs, but without sufficient damping the suspension can continue oscillating after the initial impact. Comfort Ride shocks add resistance to that motion, helping the trailer settle more quickly. Better-controlled movement can reduce the jarring transmitted through the structure and to stored cargo. It can also help the tires maintain more consistent contact with uneven surfaces, although no shock system guarantees traction in every condition.
Choose the system by axle diameter
The three identified axle sizes are 2-3/8 inches, 3 inches, and 3.5 inches. For a 2-3/8-inch axle, the listed Roadmaster part is 24238, formerly 2450. For a 3-inch axle, use the applicable 24300 system, formerly 2460. For a 3.5-inch axle, the listed system is 24350, formerly 2470. Confirm the measurement and current application details rather than ordering from an old part number alone.
Understand the limits of sway improvement
Controlling suspension movement can make a trailer feel less unsettled during crosswinds or when large vehicles pass. However, damping is not the same as a dedicated sway-control hitch or correction of an unstable towing setup. Trailer loading, tongue weight, hitch adjustment, tire condition, and towing speed remain fundamental. Do not use replacement shocks as a reason to overlook persistent fishtailing or continue towing a combination that feels unstable.
Protect cargo and suspension components
Reducing repeated bounce can lessen unnecessary movement of contents and may reduce impacts that contribute to wear on tires and suspension components. Those are reasons to consider a properly fitted damper system, not a guarantee of longer trailer life or unbroken cargo. Continue securing items for travel and inspecting tires, spring hardware, and other suspension components. Comfort Ride is about the trailer's behavior while being towed, not permission for passengers to occupy it in transit.
Confirm the installation before purchasing
Measure the axle tube itself and review the complete kit requirements with the installer. Axle diameter identifies the relevant starting point, but the mounting arrangement and available clearance still need verification. Ask Shockwarehouse to help identify the appropriate Roadmaster Comfort Ride collection options and clarify current versus former numbering. A correctly selected kit should be evaluated as part of the complete trailer suspension, not as an isolated cure for every towing complaint.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use the older 2450, 2460, or 2470 numbers?
Use them as cross-reference information: 2450 corresponds to 24238, 2460 to 24300, and 2470 to 24350. Confirm the current listing and kit contents before ordering.
Will trailer shocks eliminate sway?
No. They can help control suspension oscillation, but dangerous sway requires evaluation of loading, hitch setup, tires, speed, and the towing combination.
