Suspension Enhancement for 2019 Itasca RV Built on Ford F-53 Chassis

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I have a 2019 Itasca RV and am looking for suspension enhancement. It has a 2018 Ford F-53 chassis. What do you have for my RV?

asked by: George K

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For your 2019 Itasca, which was built on a 2018 Ford F-53 chassis (motorhomes are generally built on the previous model year chassis) there are a number of suspension enhancement options. You did not mention which model of Itasca you had so I will go over the options for you, which are based on the GVWR of your Itasca.

If your '19 Itasca has a GVWR of either 16,000 lbs or 18,000 lbs the correct rear axle suspension enhancement is the SumoSprings Maxim Helper Springs # SSR-184-40-1. If your Itasca has a GVWR of 20,000 lbs or 22,000 lbs you will need the SumoSprings Maxim Helper Springs # SSR-180-54-1.

There is also suspension enhancement available for your front axle and if your Itasca has a GVWR between 16,000 lbs and 22,000 lbs you are going to need the SumoSprings Rebel Helper Springs # SSF-170-40-2.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Your trailer looks awesome! The Road armor equalizers #LC696740 and Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers #LC279687 are both pretty similar in performance even though the Road Armor has two dampers. The main difference is the size of the equalizers. The…

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