Best Suspension Enhancement For 2021 Coachmen Encore 325SS w/ V8 Engine on Ford F-53 Chassis

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Thank you for taking time addition to Rear Anti sway bar ..as far as comfort ride what are your thoughts on sumo spring? my coach just bumps almost everything on road.

asked by: Kirit B

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We can get your 2021 Coachmen Encore 325SS with a V8 engine and Ford F-53 set up with suspension enhancement. For your motorhome, by far the best way to improve your ride is with a rear anti-sway bar, and the correct fit for your motorhome is the following part:

- Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM25VR

I verified with the manufacturer that the # RM25VR is a fit for your motorhome, and the reason this is the best option is because aftermarket anti-sway bars are better constructed with higher-strength, thicker steel than OEM sway bars. This means the bars are stronger with much higher roll stiffness to combat sway; this bar is 1-3/4" thick and even a small amount of added diameter (as little as 1/8") adds to the amount of control you have over your motorhome.

That added strength, along with the placement of the anti-sway bar at the rear of the vehicle allows for the greatest improvement in handling.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Kirit B.

1/19/2022

Thank you for taking time addition to Rear Anti sway bar ..as far as comfort ride what are your thoughts on sumo spring? my coach just bumps almost everything on road.

Kyle S.

1/19/2022

Happy to help, and for better ride quality the SumoSprings - Front Axle # SSF-170-40-2 and Rear Axle # SSR-180-54-1 that fit your motorhome aren't the best overall choice. They will only engage after you hit a bump, so you will still feel it. They are mostly for helping control sway or if your motorhome rocks back and forth quite a bit. They are effective in that regard, but for better ride quality the best option are air bags for both the front and rear axle (keep in mind these are for GVWR's up to 22,000 lbs, which Coachmen says the Encore 325SS is, though I do recommend verifying): - Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs - Front Axle # AL88240 - Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # AL88344 - Air Lift WirelessONE Compressor System for Air Helper Springs - Remote - Bluetooth - EZ Mount # AL25980EZ These will allow you to set air pressure to your liking to get a better ride to absorb the up-and-down shock and movement that you are experiencing, and won't be rigid like the SumoSprings can be.

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