Best Suspension Upgrade Options for a 2014 Fleetwood Bounder Motorhome

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if you could only afford to do one which would be the first pick and what would be second if you could afford to do down the road. sumo springs and sway bars and shocks i already have roadmaster steering stabilizer 2014 fleetwood bounder f53 ford chassis

asked by: Eric M

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I would be happy to help you. My recommendation is to start with SumoSprings like item # SSF-170-40-2. This will help your 2014 Fleetwood Bounder Motorhome with sway and stability. Afterwards if you still have handling concerns you can add the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar item # RM-1139-149.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

I just confirmed the SumoSprings you will want for 2017 Ford F-53 Chassis on Winnebago Vista LX at 18,000 lbs GVWR are the following: For the front you will want the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - 2 Piece - Front Axle #SSF-170-40-2 which…

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Answer 2

If your running lights are not working with the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit #RM-15267 but your turn signals are, the issue is likely the diodes. If the wires are not properly routed with the diodes, or there is some…

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Answer 3

When you plug the tow bar wiring #154-792-118158 into your tow vehicle the diodes of the kit will prevent the Jeep from having control of them if the signal from the tow vehicle is being applied. This is a function of the diodes designed to prevent…

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For your #HM56200 the first thing to check is to make sure everything is grounded. 1. The connector on the vehicle should have a ground wire secured tightly to a clean surface on the frame. A wire attached to the body or a surface with undercoating…

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Answer 5

7-Way connectors like the #A7WCB that you referenced should be wired by function and not color. Since trailer manufacturers can sometimes use non-standard color wires for the taillight functions of their trailer it is best just to determine the…

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Answer 6

I attached a picture that shows how 6-ways are typically wired. Looking at your picture it doesn't look like the colors will match up and you will need to wire by function instead of by color. Most likely the missing circuit on your 6-way wiring…

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Answer 7

This is a fairly common issue when there is a 6-way trailer connector involved. The problem is that there is two ways that a 6-way will get wired and the only difference between the two is that the brake output and 12 volt accessory circuit are…

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Answer 8

It is possible there is an internal problem on the #HM56200. With it plugged in use a circuit tester to probe the wires of the harness that go into the converter box and then test to see if the voltage makes it out to the other side of the box. If…

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Answer 9

The helper springs that fit your 2019 Fleetwood Bounder 35K motorhome (built on a Ford F-53 chassis) are the following: - Front Axle: SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - Front Axle #SSF-170-40-2 - Rear Axle: SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper…

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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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