Our Gas RV Experience - Improving the Suspension & Ride Quality
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2015
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A few weeks ago we published our thoughts on driving a Gas RV on the Ford V10 Motorhome Chassis. We were wowed by the number of people claiming stabilizers, shocks and anti-sway bars substantially improved the ride of their RV.
While we were at Roadmaster in Vancouver, WA gettign our towbar serviced we asked "Do the RV stabilizers Really Work?" The answer was a dramatic "yes" and that answer lead to this video.
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Sad that to save a few dollars per unit the factory doesn't put proper anti-sway controls on the rig. Great videos, love the cats.
Just have to say it again, you guys are awesome. I love your videos and watch them all! Thanks for what you do!
I took your advice and updated my 2016 Thor Challenger 37’ with the exact same equipment that you had installed on your coach. This is our first RV and when I first drove it without the updated equipment I was “white knuckling” it for 600 miles. I was a nervous wreck. I could only drive about 4 hours at a time. After the parts were installed it was like a different coach. Cornering was easy, I have less steering wheel play, and big trucks hardly move the coach.
Great idea! We have a similar problem with our gas coach and maybe this will help. Thanks for the information!
For the future. Just in case you want the ride stiffer or softer you can op for a dif kind of rubber bushings for the sway bar. You see those dif color rubber/bushing that came with the new upgrade? They come in red, yellow, blue or black, those are color coded for different durometer ( measurement of hardness) so you can improve your ride without spending a lot of money by simple replacing the rubber bushing. The stock are made of cheap soft black rubber, while the color coded ones are made of polyurethane, which is more chemical, heat, cold and wear resistant and will last 10 times longer. If it's made of stock rubber, they make a polyurethane replacement for it. You can even improve your shocks effectiveness by simple replacing the stock rubber mount and bushing for it. It will feel like you have new shocks!
A stronger sway bar should stiffen up the entire front suspension because your essentially tying both sides of the axle together so they work more together than independent. Most of the time both wheels on an axle don't hit an obstacle at the same exact time so a stiffer sway bar helps front end dip. That's also why they try to put expansion joints slightly off square across the road... not only is it easier on vehicles but it is easier on the road too
Thank you for sharing! Learned alot looking forward to getting this done to our Thor Axis.
So cool to see you guys having influence on the RV industry. Keep filming those bumps and turns, we like 'em!
Love your adventures. I currently do not own an RV but really enjoy all your vids and traveling info. Thanks for all of your efforts. 👍🏻
I can attest to the benefits of adding a stiffer swaybar to an RV suspension. I used to have the same issues with my truck and slide in camper until I added a Helwig swaybar to the rear axle. Wow what a difference it made to the truck's handling when driving on curvy roads, or at highway speeds. It's a modification worth its weight in gold in my opinion.
I second that, SumoSprings are the best mod I've ever done to my Mercedes Sprinter Class C. They made the ride super quiet, as well.
I love seeing Nikki driving!! I can't wait to drive our RV!! you go girl. I am learning from you all. Thanks keep on keeping on
I really enjoyed this video.
It's great to see that Fleetwood is responding in such a constructive manner to your criticism of certain aspects of the RV. What could have ended up being a hollow PR thing is becoming a meaningful collaboration to improve their product range. Well done!
That was the Columbia river guys! Great video guys!
thank you for the great videos you have helped me make my mind up and I have started going to RV shows trying to find the right one for me.
I have a 77 Travco on a Dodge M500 chassis and I think it handles better than most newer coaches. I am running a duel spring/stabilizer setup on the steering. A swap to polyurethane bushings throughout the suspension will also firm things up. Properly inflated tires (not over inflated) will also help. Thanks for posting! -- (edited for spelling)
Sumo Springs and a 5 Star Tune and you'll love it even more. Added more insulation to the dog house and made a lot of difference. Happy travels and stay safe.
love the videos......it's not very often i see videos that I'm familiar with the location...i live in the Portland area.....knew right when you would hit traffic at that time of day.....
I know those sounds very wel,l ha. The newest one I have encountered is the sound of ripping your antenna off the roof, a sound that is distinctly different than any other. Thanks for sharing.