Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Motorhome

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what is the best Timbren or air bag? On 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Motorhome. What will happen to rear suspension if i do nothing? The weight of the RV is about 11000 pounds.

asked by: Francois A

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For your motorhome built on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 we have great suspension enhancement kits available but none that use air bags. Instead the kit I would recommend is the SumoSprings kit part # SSF-106-47 which is similar to the Timbren but won't be as harsh of a ride. This will help brace the rear suspension which will help the vehicle ride better and not have quite as much body roll.

If you haven't driven the motorhome yet I'd recommend doing so first. There's no rule that says you have to install suspension enhancement but doing so will improve the ride quality.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Thanks so much for reaching out to us. Do you have a 2-wheel drive model? also, do you have dual rear wheels?

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Answer 2

Hey Rick, thanks for the information! It looks like your 2023 Leisure Travel Van 24RL is a 2WD so that excludes the options for rear SumoSprings. Instead, I recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System item #TMBRSP35A. These are designed…

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So while we do have an option for your 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 motorhome with 2WD that is sagging in the rear and rocking from side to side, I checked with Roadmaster Active Suspension, and they do not make a kit for this, and there…

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Although either the #SSR-187-40-1 Sumo Spring or the Timbren #TFRF53A would be a great choice, the Timbren Aeon spring is actually rated higher at 8600 lbs, versus 2600 lbs for the Sumo Springs alternative. Neither of these options will come into…

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It's a very common misconception that suspension products like the SumoSprings, air bags, or Timbrens #TMBRSP35A will increase the capacity of a vehicle or RV. Nothing will increase the load capacity since there are numerous other factors that…

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It's entirely possible for any product to fail at some point in time but I would be shocked if the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TMBRSP35A on your 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 is failing because these are solid pieces of heavy…

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Hey Pj! Those are not going to work together. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs item #SSR-338-47 are going to mount in the same position on your axle and use the factory bump stop perch to attach. Out of those two options, I recommend the…

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Hey Brian. I have a solution but the hubs on your Sprinter are still going to be too close to the frame even if you switch to a different wheel and tire set up to use the Pacbrake item #PB36RV. These won't work with the way the rear end on your…

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Answer 9

The best option for suspension enhancement for your 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 are SumoSprings: - SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Front Axle #SSF-106-47 - SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-338-47 The SumoSprings…

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Answer 10

For the rear suspension on your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 motorhome the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #TMBRSP35A will work perfectly. These jounce-style springs are designed specifically for a motorhome application and their 7,000 pound…

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Answer 11

If you don't presently tow, you can use the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TMBRSP35A on your 2016 MB Sprinter 3500 but they may be a little stiff. They will reduce body roll, but they make the ride a little stiff for most people when…

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Answer 12

Correct, the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part #SSR-338-47 will have a softer ride than the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part #SSR-338-54 as it's made of a softer spring. That said, the latter will also provide more support.…

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