Recommendations To Improve Ride Quality on a 2023 Thor Freedom Elite On Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis

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I just got a great deal on a 2023 Freedom Elite 28HE but the ride quality is horrible. What all can I add to improve the ride quality? The unit is built on a 2023 Ford E-450 chassis.

asked by: Roger

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First I recommend replacing the small factory sway bars on your 2023 Ford E-450 chassis with the Roadmaster Front # RM-1139-176 and Rear # RM-1139-147 sway bars. These are stronger units which are designed to work with the additional weight added to your chassis. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs for the Front # SSF-106-47 and Rear # SSR-130-54 suspension help the springs support the additional weight. They also help to absorb road shock and reduce body roll.

Finally the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets # RM47MR will improve your steering. This stabilizer helps to keep the steering centered and reduces wandering.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I did some research and it looks like your 2016 Forest River Sunseeker 2500TS has a Dry Weight of 11,500 pounds and a fully loaded GVWR of 14,500 pounds. With that said, I recommend the following SumoSprings: SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs -…

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Hello Robert, thanks for reaching out. A SumoSpring kit like the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-130-54 will definitely help absorb shock and reduce any jarring and chucking. The #SSR-130-54 you were looking at are a fit for the 2021 Ford…

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Between the two part numbers #SSR-130-54 and #SSR-130-47 the key difference is the amount of support each will provide for your 2021 Ford E-450 Class C motorhome. The 47 provides 1,500 lbs of additional support whereas the 54 provides 2,800 lbs. To…

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Adjustable suspension enhancement would be your best option. This will give you the ability to add the exact amount of additional support you'd need to prevent bottoming out while also not making the suspension overly stiff. So for that you'd…

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Wind gusts are definitely something that can be difficult to deal with when driving a rig like yours and we do have solutions that will help ease your drive. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-130-54 can be helpful in this regard, but…

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For your 2021 Ford E-450 Super Duty 25' Class C Motorhome I highly recommend the SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-106-47-1 as it offers 4600lbs of support to the rear suspension while also absorbing road shock and…

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For your 2018 Thor Vegas 25.5 Motorhome, which as you mentioned is built on the Ford E-450 chassis, I highly recommend the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSF-106-47 for the front axle and #SSR-130-54 for the rear axle. The 1,000 pound…

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Hello! We can help you improve the highway handling on your 2018 Jayco Redhawk 25R with a few parts that will give you a more pleasant driving experience with your 2018 Jayco Redhawk 25R that was built on a Ford E-450 chassis and has a V10 engine. I…

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Answer 9

First, I truly appreciate your thoughtful question and all the information you provided; that is really helpful to try and get you the best solution. So let's get into the sway bars, and your research was on point, they are absolutely the best…

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It sounds to me like you're experiencing vehicle sway on your RV. To remedy this, I recommend installing a steering stabilizer like #RM82RR, and you can use the rear anti-sway bar like #RM83ZR to combat body roll. If you let me know what RV you…

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The RSSA Steering Stabilizer has been discontinued and replaced with the Exact Center, which is why the part number no longer works. For your 2021 Thor Daybreak 22GO on a E-350 chassis you'll need the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer…

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Answer 12

I confirmed with RoadMaster, both the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar #RM-1139-117 and the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar #RM83ZR will fit and work on your 2005 Pleasure Way Excel TD E350 RV. The #RM83ZR is a more heavy duty variant you would use on…

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