Looking For Suspension Upgrades For My Jayco Eagle That Is Constantly Driving On Rough Roads

Updated 01/17/2026 | Published 01/09/2026

Question:

I have a Jayco Eagle fifth wheel 25.5 2019. I drive 3,000 km on gravel road. My last trip, l broke the frame at 6 places.crack and tears What is the best modification l can do on my RV to improve my suspension? Is it the best choice l can do? 1 Lipper center point air ride suspension LC1565391 2 Morryde x-factor crossmember, one front and second one back. MR33WR.

asked by: Yvon B

Expert Reply:

Hey Yvon,

I am sorry to hear about the trailer frame and I hope everyone and everything is okay!

The Lippert Center Point is going to be a great upgrade, especially if you are driving on rough roads often. The air bags in this kit are great for absorbing the road shock and taking the "hit" off of the trailer suspension giving you a smoother ride. The system works with axles up to 8,000lbs capacity, which is right in the sweet spot for your Jayco Eagle.

Pair that with the MORryde X-Factor Crossmembers # MR33WR and you will give your Jayco a serious upgrade for those rough roads when towing. The crossmembers reinforce your suspension and help reduce stress on your trailer when driving those rough roads. Both of these will allow your trailers suspension to handle that drive a lot better.

Where was your destination that required all that gravel road driving?

expert reply by: Nick S

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Jim

1/17/2026

I installed X-factor braces on our Grand Design 337RLS over a year ago on the middle and rear spring hangers. Easy install but did need the off-set hanger for the rear to drop the brace below the fresh water drain valve. I believe the added stiffness these provide improves the overall stability of the FW. This is a solid upgrade for any FW.

Bob

1/17/2026

We always hated the rough roads while traveling also. So when we start planning our Alaska trip I decided to do several suspensions upgrades. Roadmaster Comfort ride system (slipper springs and shocks), MoRryde X Factor, and DeeMax Disc brakes. Man did it change the ride of our Rig. So much SMOOTHER… We later added the Reese GooseBox hitch and now the rig pulls like a dream. You really can hardly tell it’s back there, the comfort ride and x-factor take absolutely all of the bouncing and sway out of the rig. It was pricey but well worth it.

Greg F.

1/17/2026

Hello; I have a Grand Design Reflection 337 RLS, In 2018 I installed these X-factor cross members in the front , center , and rear hangers. I lucked out on the rear for the water drain valve cleared. I did this to help the hangers to the frame welds. you wont go wrong. I have also installed the Roadmaster shock absorbers( the Lippert shocks will not work on the 337 for the slide racks interfere where the shock mounts to the frame. Up graded the springs from 2700lbs to 3500lbs springs. As far as noticing a ride difference, the shocks made the most difference. On an uneven road, camper would rock some side to side, shocks fixed that , no chucking. The air ride pin box took some of the chucking out, the shocks took out the rest of the chucking. I like the Lippert air ride, Just haven't pulled that trigger. I am sure there are rougher roads in the lower 48, but I 95 south of Florence SC to the Florida line, are the roughest roads I travel. Good luck with your issues. (remember, RV trailers are a rolling earthquake as they travel)