Which Front Hitch and Suspension Enhancement for 2012 Coachman Freelander RV with E-350 Chassis

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Was wondering if you have a recommendation for suspension enhancement / stabilization for our coach, as well.

asked by: Mark

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It looks like the 2012 Coachman Freelander RV was built on an E350 chassis, so you'll want to use the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 65053, which is designed to fit on the front of the E-350 RV chassis. This is a custom fit hitch designed specifically for this vehicle that has a 500-lbs vertical load limit, so you'll want to be sure that your scooter and carrier stay under that weight combined.

If you need a carrier for the scooter as well, the 32x48 Reese Solo Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 400 lbs # PS1040100 weighs 64-lbs and would be a great, light weight option that might work for you.

I've linked our entire selection of cargo carriers for you to check out if the Reese won't quite work for you, as well as an installation video of this hitch.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Mark

12/30/2020

Was wondering if you have a recommendation for suspension enhancement / stabilization for our coach, as well.

Erik B.

12/30/2020

For suspension enhancement on your 2012 Coachman Freelander I recommend using the SuperSprings # SSR-122-40, which will install on the rear axle and help control sway events and help prevent sag that would otherwise create instability on the rear of the coach. You could pair these with a front axle helper like the Sumo Springs Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSF-106-47 to further help with sway and shock absorbing, and you'll get a noticeable difference in the way your coach handles. Unfortunately there is not currently a steering stabilizer, which would have been the last piece of the puzzle, but these two additions will definitely help. I've linked some review videos of these for you to check out.

Answer 1

We do offer a front-mount hitch receiver for the 2013 Ford E-450 RV Cutaway Chassis that is the foundation for your Forest River Class C motor home. Draw-Tite offers their hitch #65053 which has a 2-inch receiver opening, 500-lb vertical load rating…

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Answer 2

For a front hitch confirmed to fit the E-350 RV Cutaway chassis of your Thor Chateau 22E you would want the Draw Tite part #65053. The Swagman XTC2, part #S64670 is one of the most popular racks because it's so easy to use, and because the rack…

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Answer 3

I don't believe we have had an install video for that hitch. I did some checking could not find anything. We have an install video for the Curt Hitch part #C31078 that fits your 2022 Ford F-350 which I attached to this page.

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite #65053 is a fit for the 2016 E450. I've confirmed this with Draw-Tite. This hitch has a 2 inch opening. I attached an install picture of this hitch installed on a similar E-450 as yours for you to check out as well.

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Answer 5

The SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit #SSA22 are a great starting point for your 2012 Ford F-250 4X4. These will help to reduce sag and provide additional sway stabilization. The multiple mounting points on the shackles…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

I do have an option for you but they don't offer the Stability Plus Stabilizer Helper Springs for a 2012 Ford E-350. Instead, I recommend using the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit part #SSA34 which is very similar.…

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Answer 8

According to SuperSprings, their #SSA34 should take about 1-1/2 to 2 hours to install. I've linked to a product video as well as to .pdf copy of the installation instructions that you can look over, that will give you a good idea of what the…

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Answer 9

There would not be any additional parts you'd need to buy to install the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer #SSA34 on your Class C E-350 motorhome. We can't account for other websites info, but we get all of our fit and capacity info…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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