Liquid Spring Suspension Review and the Best Installation Location
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- In this UA-cam Video, we review our Liquid Spring Suspension and Installation location.
We have driven thousands of miles with our new Liquid Spring Smart Suspension upgrade, and we are blown away by how smooth the ride is now in our Class A RV on a Ford F-53 chassis. The ride is smooth, and we don't crash and bang our way down the road anymore.
And best of all we didn't have to drive to Indiana to have it installed because Liquid Springs is training RV dealerships and garages all across the USA to install Liquid Springs. We had our Liquid Springs installed in Orlando Florida at Josam Truck Frame and Alignment where they install Liquid Springs every week on RVs.
In this video, we answer some of the most common questions people have when they are considering adding the Liquid Spring Suspension to their motorhome, such as:
1. What is Liquid Spring?
2. How does Liquid Spring suspension work?
3. What's the difference between Liquid Spring and an Air Suspension?
4. What are the benefits of Liquid Spring?
5. How much weight does Liquid Springs add to my motorhome?
6. How much does Liquid Spring cost?
7. Where can I have Liquid Spring Installed and Serviced?
8. Is Liquid Spring worth the money?
Liquid Springs can be installed on Class A and Class C motorhomes to provide a smooth and comfortable ride.
For more info visit Liquid Spring or give them a call at 765-474-7816
liquidspring.com/
You can visit Josam Truck Frame and Alignment or call them at 407 438-7020
josamusa.com/
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It’s really the best. So happy you have it now-the ride is phenomenal. Enjoy guys!! 😊
OMG! What a difference! Thanks so much for all your input and help! ❤️
So glad you were able to have Liquid Springs install and are have smooth travels!
Thanks Deb and Joel! We are absolutely loving it!!!
With all the reviews, research and test drive I have done, we are having Liquid Spring 4 corner suspension installed on our 2020 Vacationer 35K at Liquid Spring HQ and factory in Lafayette IN. Eric and the team has been a real pleasure to work with.
That's awesome! So glad you see the value in Liquid Spring and the team is taking good care of you! Enjoy!!! Thank you for watching or LS video and commenting!
Josam installed LS on our 2020 Alante 29S last year. Great service super knowledgeable. Tho our coach is entry level and small this was sooo worth the money.
So glad you had a great experience with both LS and Josam! Thank you for sharing that!
I learned so much watching your videos thank you... Even though I won't ever need liquid springs...it was interesting 😊
Thank you so much Leonard! We truly appreciate your support. Glad you found it interesting!
I plan to get Liquid Springs on my next gas RV (F53). However, there was an error in Mr. Wells pitch. Airbag suspension on DPs are not a single spring rate as he stated. That's the beauty of airbags, they have a very progressive spring rate, that's how they deliver such a plush ride.
Thanks for that clarification on airbags Tom. One thing for sure, our RV is a much better now! We think you'll love them! Thanks for watching our Liquid Spring video and commenting!
Liquid Spring sounds great, seeing Susan on camera is even better! Love the channel!
Thank you Joseph! ❤️ We always appreciate your support!!!
My pleasure. It was a great review. Actually, I checked their site & it does show a class C option but it seems to be a particular model not just any class C. It seems like a great product but wow, it’s pricey. I assume it’ll be cheaper in a class C but if you travel a lot in any Coach, it seems worth it. Thanks again.
Thank you very much! The Class C models they mention on their website our models you can purchase new with LS already installed. I think you might have to contact a rep to see if your Class C can be upgraded. It can be a bit pricey depending on the size of your rig.
@@RVBloggerGood to know. I’ll reach out. Thanks again for a great review.
Love to see you so happy about your new install!! AWESOME video. I learned a lot………..and I don’t even own an RV!!!! Mike/Susan did you guys sell your Class C??
Thank you so much Kevin! We are so happy and so grateful!!! We have not sold our Class C. Two of our children share the motorhome for their family camping trips! As long as they continue to use and enjoy it, it'll stay in the family. Thank you for all your support!
We have a diesel pusher with air bags, and this would be a very nice accessory. But way too expensive. If a bunch of money suddenly falls into my lap, this would be high on the list. Great video. One correction. *After Liquid Springs ARE installed* "
If you have any questions please comment below, we IS happy to help." Huh?
Hi Edward,
If you have a diesel pusher with air bags you don't need Liquid Springs. You already paid for a better suspension when you bought your diesel pusher. So if some money falls into your lap you can spend it on something else!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
Great video I just got a used class A freightliner chassis 40 foot was looking for air suspension but now discovered other options thanks 😊
Since I am a retired truck mechanic I wonder if I can buy the kit and install my self 😊
Thank you! So glad you found our video helpful! You should contact Liquid Spring to see if you can purchase the equipment to self install. I hope it all works out for you! Thank you for watching our LS video and commenting, we appreciate your support!
Adding another 550lb. Is heavy.. boss
Maybe, but the damage you can do to your RV driving these awful roads is far worse than adding a few extra pounds. We were willing to make that sacrifice. Thank you for watching our Liquid Spring video and commenting!
The cost he stated, does that include installation or would that be seperate?
Yes the cost quoted in the video does include installation. Thanks for watching our Liquid Spring video and commenting!
Question about the Thor Challenger. I have not heard anything good about the quality of the build for THOR in general and maybe even less about the Challenger. My wife and I really like the floor plan as you and your wife do, BUT, that said, I am leery of the reputation Thor has based on review and some RV experts that have offered their opinion of Thor. So what has your experience been since your purchase of the Challenger, after the sale support experience, etc. you comments and opinion are appreciated.
Thor is like every other manufacturer. There are few quality controls in place and they deliver inferior products. But this is true across the board unless you want to spend an ungodly amount of money.
We bought our rig knowing there would be plenty of repairs to be made but we felt this would be true for any rig we bought.
We love the floor plan and we have made some nice upgrades like Liquid Spring and our solar package. And I also went through and strengthened every drawer bottom in the RV.
They use schwintek slides which suck in my opinion so I have become better at fixing them.
I would recommend joining the Thor Challenger Facebook Group ( or the corresponding group for any RV you are considering) and asking these types of questions. The owners will give you great answers.
By the way Thor Makes like 40% of every RV on the market so its hard to generalize and just say don't buy a Thor. Forest River makes about 30% of every RV you see out there.
They all use the same parts, components, appliances and A/C units so really they all have different paint on the same underlying RV.
Thor's customer service is ok. We've had ours back to the manufacturer twice and it was a 6 month wait to get in. The service folks are mostly nice except for this one lady named Kirsten.
I recommend you have a serious RV inspection before buying any unit and that you try everything yourself too like the slides, plumbing system, electrical, electronics and so on. And drive it on the highway at 70 miles per hours. Do not take possession until the dealer fixes EVERYTHING on your rig.
In anticipation of having to make repairs one of the first things we did was buy an extended warranty (not from the dealer). You can buy Dealership warranties for 5 or 7 years but there is a mileage cap of 60,000 miles. That will not work for us because we travel too much. And I wanted a warranty where I could use mobile RV Techs rather than waiting to get into a dealership. (And good luck getting a dealership to work on your RV if you didn't buy it there) We went with Wholesale Warranties. Here's the link if you wanna check them out. goto.rvblogger.com/Wholesale-Warranties
Sure hope all of this helps you out.
Mike
What kind of shocks did you have when the bumpy drive was recorded? I am in need of a smooth ride too and I'm considering Koni shocks. OR, liquid springs! The cost does concern me a bit.
We bought Koni shocks for our Class C and they made no difference whatsoever. Buying new shocks won't really make your ride smoother at all.
What year is your Challenger?
Our Challenger is a 2021.
Can liquid spring be installed on a Diesel ?
A diesel motorhome should have an air brake system and shouldn't need one but I'm guessing it's possible. Best to check with Wayne Wells with Liquid Spring for the best answer. Thank you for watching our LS video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
26k for all four corners. Nope.
Yeah, Its expensive but WAY LESS that buying a diesel!
Thanks for including the cost of installation .
You're welcome. It's a jagged little pill to swallow but so worth it from our perspective. Thank yo for watching our Liquid Spring video and commenting.
Hi Everyone,
We hope you enjoyed our video! We can honestly say having Liquid Springs installed on our motorhome was one of the best decisions we've made. The ride is so much smoother and safer, it really is like driving an SUV. If you have any questions please comment below; we are happy to help!
Speed Steering Breaking{Braking}Ride height , check your spelling, Id like to know what is breaking??
Rewatched the video and didn't see where we even mention that in the video. Do you recall where you saw it?
I have a safety plus is this something that I should add?
You do have or don't have? It's not something you have to have but it does help maintaining steering and road control should you blow a tire. Thank you for watching and commenting Tricia.
Happy Father's Day Mike ! Thanks for the info !
Thank you Darryl! You're welcome about the Liquid Springs info. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Can this product be installed on a Class C?
Yes it can be, but might depend on the vehicle type. Best to check with Liquid Spring. Thank you for watching our LS suspension video and commenting.
How much would an LIQUID SPRINGS® install be onto a 2019 THOR MOTOR COACH QUANTUM RS26 CLASS C [FORD E350] CHASSIS?
You would have to check the Liquid Spring website or call an associate for that information. We only have knowledge of the cost of our own. Thank you for watching our Liquid Spring video and commenting.
@@RVBlogger Thank you …
We decided to go with a diesel pusher rather than spend all of this money and the weight goes against your ccc which is not to good in gassers. Plus with the price of it a lot of people cannot afford the out of pocket cost and have money to travel. I wish it was available standard on a Newmar Bay Star direct from the Newmar warehouse so we could put it in a loan not out of pocket.
Completely understandable. I know some manufacturers are included LS in the purchase of a new motorhome, but unfortunately not Newmar. Thank you for watching our LS video and commenting!
@@RVBlogger thank you for doing the video. Did you weigh your vehicle afterwards to see if you are overweight now that you added 552 pounds?
@@RickandDarcirvadventures unfortunately we didn’t weigh ourselves before adding LS. Wish we had! 😡. We plan to eliminate some weight on our trip home to visit the fam. So we will be doing some future weighing.
@@RVBlogger Before weight shouldn’t really make a difference what you need to be concerned about is your weight now and with everything in it
Excellent video. We are planning on getting LS installed when we take delivery on a Coach House RV (e450). JOSAM is actually close by. My question is this; Based on your experience, would you have LS installed right after you get your RV or would you drive it for a period of time to know what your improving from?
Hi John,
I would drive it for a little while (maybe 500 miles) and then have Liquid Springs installed because you will truly be amazed what a difference it makes. I would hate for you to miss that experience!
All the best and enjoy the smooth ride!
Mike
Well I have another take to what is being put out by the you tube group of individuals that well they are giving you information but not all the information, meaning. I am right now in San Diego having a suspension system put on my 2021 class C RV. The work being done is by weld tech design. The people at weld tech are awesome in every manner. And there system is awesome. Now I had quite a long chat with the owner about all the different systems on the market and I specifically brought up liquid spring and he said he wants to have some one contact him with a liquid spring system on a class A and go head to head against his system which is tried and true and blow away a system that costs mid 20’s to low 30’s and his system is more than half. So before any of you blow money on a system that just not better. Do your research call weld tech talk to Jeremy and get the real deal low down. I just gotta call it like it is don’t care if people think I am hating because if you saw my rig after the suspension job you all would be asking for your money back. I am always gonna call a spade a spade. Just keeping it honest.
Actually Underway - you are not calling a spade a spade. Just because we don't review the suspension you are having installed on your rig does not mean we aren't telling the whole story. It means we are sharing our experience - not yours. So come on down off your high horse and stop trying to justify your decision to go with Weld Tech. It sounds like you didn't even research Liquid Spring BEFORE you decided to go with Weld Tech.
Of course the owner of Weld Tech is going to tell you his product is better than Liquid Spring. But that doesn't mean it is. You haven't given one shred of empirical evidence that Weld Tech is better than Liquid Spring other than the owner saying so. And Weld Tech hasn't even finished installing their system on your rig so how do you know how good it really is?
And finally, Weld Tech doesn't even sell a suspension system for a Ford F-53 chassis which is what most Class A RVs (like ours) are built on. By the way - there is no way their bolt on suspension system is better than Liquid Spring. I should probably delete your comment it is so incorrect. Just calling a spade a spade my man.
I am more than happy to have you or any of our viewers share their experiences in the comments but don't couch it like we aren't telling the whole story. Honestly, I've never even heard of Weld Tech until now.
Once you have your system installed and you drive 2,000 miles or so on it please let me know how you like it. Right now your review is no better than an Amazon review that says -" I haven't received the product yet but i think its gonna be awesome!"
Thanks for watching.
Mike
I've heard nothing but good about Liquid Spring. Cost is the only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on the install. We're looking to move up to a diesel pusher in the next year or three so it looks like it will be a pass for us.
Really enjoy seeing you and Susan. Keep those videos coming.
Thank you so much for your support. I understand how cost can deter a person. If we hadn't found this floor plan we would've bought a diesel too. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Is liquid Springs upgrades specific to Class A Motorhomes?
Nope - they can also upgrade Class C RVs which sit on larger pickup truck frames. In addition Liquid Springs can be added to all sorts of commercial vehicles like ambulances, fire trucks, buses, etc.
I've been looking for something like this!
That's awesome! So glad we could help you find it! Thank you for watching and commenting Raymond.
Great review. Thanks!
You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed our Liquid Spring video. Thank you for watching and commenting!
How often would i have to get this done?😮
Liquid Spring is only installed once. Then whatever future maintenance it may require. Thanks for watching our Liquid Spring video and commenting Amy!
It’s a good product! I talked to them last year for my 2021 class C which is 34 foot. The quote from them in Indiana was $17,000. That’s for an e450 chassis. I was not exasperated over it but was trying to figure out if I sold the coach in the future whether it would be a selling point to an average buyer whom knows nothing. And trade in to a dealer would do nothing, I don’t think. But caveat to it is as long as I own it it’s all good. But I ended up putting the sumo’s and sway bars and steering stabilizer on it all the way around and we are happy as larks over the ride of this class C . But still would have got the liquid springs, such a sweat set up. For now I’ll take second fiddle.
Hi Rick,
I'm glad your setup is working on your Class C. I don't know if Liquid Springs will affect resale value or not but I sure hope it does!
Thanks!
Mike
From what I’ve seen, I don’t think it affects the resale as much as you’d like. Maybe a few thousand dollars.
Can I ask what model class C your have?