Best Suspension Enhancement for 2010 2010 Roadtrek 201P Chevy Express 3500 Chassis

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2010 Roadtrek 210P Chevy Express 3500 Chassis Hello, Ive been researching ways to increase load stability on this heavy van. Its equipped with the factory 25756366 leaf springs rated at 2485 lbs ea or 4970 lbs axle which have an overload spring as the bottom leaf. With the stock weight of 5000-5400 lbs the van currently rides flat on the overload spring, meaning that these springs are at max capacity. Before I change out the rear springs Im considering installing the AL88205 kit, not to increase overall load capacity, but to help take a bit of weight off of the leaf springs and provide dampening vertical and side to side as well. After removing the stock rubber jounce bumpers, there is 5.25 in of clearance between the bottom of the boxed frame and the top of the axle, with the van sitting level and gas/water tank filled. I know that these bags have a working range of 5 to 100 psi for load capacity, but can you please tell me what the height is of the assembly, meaning air bag with top/bottom brackets installed onto it? Im trying to see if the available space will compress the bag too much and essentially just ride on the internal jounce bumper. My goal is not so much to raise the ride height as it is to provide some load sharing with the leaf springs. Im aware that Sumo Springs are also an option, but I wanted to find out about these airbags as well. Thanks for your help.

asked by: Nick

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For your 2010 Roadtrek 210P built on a Chevy Express 3500 chassis the best suspension enhancement solution I can provide is the RoadActive Suspension kit part # RAS2611-V which is very easy to install, is easily adjustable to tailor the perfect amount of support you want, and unlike other options this will improve the ride quality, stability, and handling whereas other options like the air bags you mentioned are known to be pretty harsh.

An air bag kit can give you additional support but to give your vehicle as much support as you mentioned needing you will have a noticeably harsh and bumpy ride quality so it's not what I would recommend. Based on your height dimension the bags would engage pretty soon which would accentuate the harshness.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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For your 2007 RoadTrek built on a Chevy Express Van we have the Longview custom fit towing mirrors part #LVT-1700 which were custom fit for your van so they fit well and provide great visibility for both sides of the RV.

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Air Lift offers the #AL88205 will fit your 2013 210 Roadtrek that uses a Chevy 3500 Cutaway Van Chassis, if your Roadtrek has a fully boxed frame and a GVWR greater than 7300 lbs.

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Hey Frank! The SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit #SSA13 will fit the leaf springs on your 2004 Roadtrek 190 Popular. However, I can't say with absolute certainty that nothing from the Roadtrek build will be in the…

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Hey Sherri, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Adco RV Windshield Cover #290-2409 will fit great on your 2007 Chevy Roadtrek 210! How long have you had your motorhome?

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The best electric fan option we offer for your 2006 Chevrolet Express Van 3500 with the 6.6L turbo-diesel is the Flex-a-lite 16" Flex-Wave Electric Fan - Reversible - 2,660 CFM, part #FLX236. It will fit your vehicle and it pushes, or pulls,…

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The first thing I would do is check that the suspension on your 2005 Chevy Express Van is in good working order. Suspension enhancement products are designed for systems that are in good working order. The springs you referenced will not fit a 2005…

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The capacity of the #SSC-14 that you referenced is 4,070 lbs. This will not increase your towing suspension capacity overall, but it will help you support your current capacity and will give you an additional 1-1/4 inches of lift in the front which…

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Hey Galen! In order to determine if you need spacers, what size, and how many, you will need to take a couple of measurements. The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System item #TGMRYS4 measures 4-3/4" tall including the puck portion that fits…

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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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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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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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