This is the first of a few blogs talking about certain aspects and features of Road Dog trailers. This is intended to give a little more information than is normally found on a webpage or brochure about specific features and advantages found in our trailers.
One of the most important things that sets Road Dog apart from other trailers is our suspension. All Road Dog trailers have independent torsion suspension but in a little different manner. We developed our own version of this time-tested suspension to work in conjunction with a motorcycle. 
We tested different durometer’s (hardness) of rubber cords along with different lengths of swing arms to find the perfect combination of load capacity and ride. This combination allows the suspension to be supple enough to handle rough terrain, but stout enough to handle most any cargo application.
When you add the wider wheels to this suspension system it becomes a very stable, low profile trailer that performs like no other. The next time you see a touring trailer at your local dealer or trade show, try to activate the suspension by gently but firmly pushing down with both hands on the trailer. For the most part it will be very stiff and unforgiving..this is where most trailers get there bounce when they encounter not so smooth roads. These trailers use off the shelf axles that are rated for a much larger load capacity and have a much taller profile that can provide a very rough ride for your trailer and cargo.
If you do the same thing to a Road Dog, you will find the suspension very forgiving. It allows the trailer to absorb the initial shock of the bump in the road and react before the shock is transmitted to the trailer and cargo . This also keeps the tires on the road where they belong adding to the stability and smoothness of ride and performance . You can see a bit of this suspension on video… http://www.youtube.com/user/RoadDogTrailers#p/u/3/14XhwXIMiTc
Watch closely and you will see the wheels absorb the bumps and the cargo box with stay very still….about halfway through the video you can see the skeletal view, showing how it works. We will have more videos coming out in the near future showing more about our suspension and other specs and features about our trailers.
I hope this information helps those of you who are in the market for a touring trailer and want to make an informed choice when it comes to selecting the brand you desire. If you have any further questions about our suspension or any of our trailers feed free to contact us and we will be more than happy to help.
Until then, see you on the road!
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