What Front and Rear Suspension Enhancement do You Recommend for My 2021 F-53 Motorhome Chassis?

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I need to upgrade suspension on my 2021 Georgetown 36b5 rv, would like to know correct steering stabilizer and sumo springs or equivalent.

asked by: Joe B

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From my available research on your 2021 Georgetown 36b5 motorhome, it has a Ford F-53 chassis and has a gross vehicle weight rating of 22,000 pounds. Unfortunately, for this particular model, we do not have a steering stabilizer available for your chassis model.

The good news is that we do have SumoSpring suspension available for your front axle of your chassis. For that option, I recommend the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - 2 Piece - Front Axle # SSF-170-40-2. The SumoSprings provide you with greater overall control, reduce sway, and reduce bumps and shocks. The springs also help compensate for off-center loads.

If you are looking for rear-axle suspension, we do not carry a SumoSprings model that is compatible with your motorhome. However, for a great equivalent, I recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFRF53A. Like the SumoSprings, the Timbrens work to improve overall control and stability. With the 8,600 pound load-leveling capacity, the Timbrens decrease rear sag for an even ride.

We also have front anti-sway bars that help with control. For those parts, I recommend the Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-148 and the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-149. Both of these dramatically increase overall handling. It is important to note that your factory u-bolt may not be long enough for the factory nut, washer and 1/2" plate of the # RM-1139-149. I recommend checking your U-bolts to make sure that you have 1/2" in order to add the plate. If you need longer U-bolts, you need either the # RM-590050-10 (if you have round U-bolts) or # RM-590050-00 (if you have square U-bolts).

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

The SumoSprings kit part #SSF-170-40-2 is a confirmed fit for your 2022 Forest River 30DS that is built on a Ford F-53 chassis. This is for the front axle so for the rear you'd need the #SSR-187-40-1. Then for a steering stabilizer you'd need…

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Answer 2

For the front axle, the #SSF-170-40-2 SumoSpring Rebel Helper Springs would be a great option which would provide up to 2600 lbs of support which will help provide some support for the large slideout found on the Thor Hurricane and Windsport 34J. For…

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Answer 3

Somewhat, though axle stabilizers are really not something used much anymore; for example, there are none that fit your 2022 Georgetown GT5 34M on the Ford F-53 chassis. Axle stabilizers help (somewhat) with keeping side-to-side movement at bay, but…

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Answer 4

You can easily determine if you'll need the #RM-590050-10 Extended U-bolt kit by taking a quick measurement. Measure the length of the existing U-bolt that extends through the factory nut. If you can add a 1/2 inch to account for the thickness of…

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Answer 5

The biggest improvement you can make in handling and stability for motorhomes built on a 2017 Ford F-53 chassis is with a rear sway bar like the part #RM-1139-146 which is correct for your motorhome and your 18k GVWR. Next up you'd want to…

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Answer 6

For your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek we have the Malone Roof rack part #MPG202 which has a weight capacity of 165 lbs. This rack would easily have the capacity for a 120 lb boat but you'd also want to check the owners manual of your vehicle to verify…

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I reached out to my contact at Timbren and this is something that is not all that uncommon. If the brake lines on the axle of your 2013 F53 Chassis are underneath the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement #TFRF53A you can carefully bend them out of the…

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Answer 8

The models that I can find for a 2011 Fleetwood Terra motorhome show them having a Ford F53 chassis. If this is the case for your model as well then the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets for Class A Motorhomes #RM33RR if…

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Answer 9

Your 2014 Coachmen Mirada on the Ford F53 chassis will use the Front #SSF-170-40-2 and Rear #SSR-180-54-1 SumoSprings helper springs. If you do not already have a steering stabilizer I recommend installing the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering…

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Answer 10

I spoke to my contact at Timbren and she emailed me a picture of a Timbren #TFRF53A with handwritten dimensions drawn on the picture. See attached picture. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out.

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Answer 11

The difference between the Roadmaster Reflex steering stabilizers is how they connect to the brackets that fit onto the RV. Take a look at the pictures I attached and you can see the difference between the ends of them. #RM-RSSA has eyes on both ends…

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Answer 12

I do have an option for you, but suspension enhancement systems are specific fits. The Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System Heavy-Duty Trailers #TTRA5602 is designed for use on trailers. From what I could find on your Coachmen Pursuit, it is…

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