What Are the Best RV Suspension Upgrades for Your Vehicle?
It's an unfortunate reality of RV sales that many RVs are sold with suspension systems that are barely adequate, at best. This can mean your RV could experience:
- A very rough ride when driven off of well-maintained paved roads.
- Excessive sway
- Porpoising
- Excessive body roll when cornering
All of these symptoms can make driving a RV pretty nerve racking. Let’s face it, your journey to your destination should be part of the fun. Who wants to finally arrive at their destination all stressed out and fatigued. This is a big part of the reason so many RV enthusiasts decide to upgrade their RV’s suspension system.
What's going to be the best RV suspension upgrade for you? There are many options on the market, and they each have their pros and cons. Today we’d like to share our experience on what RV Suspension Upgrades will have the biggest impact on improving the way your RV handles and making your drive as relaxed and stress free as possible.
Looking At the Four Best Options in RV Suspension Upgrades
1. Install Sumo Springs
There are a lot of advantages in installing Sumo Springs:
- Added Stability and weight control
- Improved Driver Control and Comfort
- Improved Sway Stability
- They will never leak
Sumo Springs offer a progressive spring rate design meaning they become stiffer as you add more weight to inside your RV compared to a normal spring. They are designed to give you a comfortable ride when going over those small bumps in the road. But, they become firmer than the O.E.M. spring when you drive over those large bumps in the road. This provides a more stable and comfortable ride.
Installing Sumo Spring kits enables both added stability and weight control. Sumo Springs can compress to 80% and stretch to 50% of its height with full memory rebound. Their microcellular urethane springs are secured top and bottom with steel mounting brackets and hardware.
Sumo Springs are also designed to provide up to 30% less sway and unlike airbags, they will never leak.
2. Install Safety-Plus Steering Stabilizer
Safety-Plus Steering Stabilizers are a positive centering, mechanically assisted steering control is unit that’s engineered to maintain straight-ahead steering. Safety-Plus Steering Stabilizers are designed to eliminate road wander, reduce the effect of cross winds and road ruts, and even maintain steer ahead when encountering blow outs.
3. Install Front and Rear Koni Shocks.
Koni Shocks automatically adjust to various road surfaces. Koni Shocks minimize harsh ride and improve handling. With Koni Shocks your RV will have reduced body roll. These shock absorbers will also help to eliminate porpoising.
Koni Shocks are adjustable so they can be tuned specifically for your RV insuring you get not only the most stable ride, but the most comfortable ride in all driving conditions.
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4. Install SuperSteer rear Trac Bars and Sway Bars
Trac bars control side to side movement. Rear axle Trac Bars prevent "Tail-Wag", greatly improving stability in turns and uneven grades. SuperSteer Trac Bars help to eliminate rear axle side to side play providing more predictable handling and more detailed steering.
Sway Bars or correctly called Anti-Sway Bars are another great way to upgrade your RV’s Suspension. Sway bars connect the RV’s frame to the axle, increasing stability. When it comes to sway bars, thicker is better, meaning more stability. Premium Sways Bars can make your RV drive more like a smaller vehicle that has less sway than a larger RV.
Most importantly Premium Trac Bars and Sway Bars will greatly reduce drive fatigue.
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FAQs
What are considered the best suspension upgrades specifically for Class A RVs?
Popular upgrades for Class A motorhomes include Sumo Springs for better load support and reduced sway, Koni adjustable shocks for smoother handling and less body roll, and SuperSteer sway bars or trac bars to stabilize the coach and reduce “tail wag.”
What is the role of shock absorbers in a Class A motorhome suspension system?
Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more Shock absorbers control spring movement, reduce bouncing and porpoising, and help keep the tires firmly on the road. This improves stability, steering control, and overall ride comfort.. You can emphasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.
How much do RV suspension upgrades cost?
Costs vary based on what your RV needs, since different components may require replacement or improvement. Mainline Truck recommends beginning with a Road Performance Assessment to determine the exact upgrades needed and their cost.
Can a suspension upgrade help reduce driver fatigue in a Class A motorhome?
Yes. Better suspension reduces swaying, bouncing, and constant steering corrections, creating a smoother, more controlled ride. This makes long trips more comfortable and less tiring for the driver.
How do I determine the best suspension upgrade based on my vehicle's make and model?
The best way is to start with a Road Performance Assessment. This identifies the specific handling issues on your RV, and a technician can then recommend the most effective upgrades based on your coach’s model, chassis condition, and driving needs.
