Recommendations to Improve Handling and Stability of 2015 Thor ACE 30.1
Question:
I have a 2015 Thor ACE 30.1 M/H on a 2014 Ford F53 chassis. I need to discuss suspension and handling issues. The front end seems to wander a lot and gets fatiguing after 2-3 hours. Just had new tires TOYO and an alignment and it helped a little. Need to do a CAT scale weigh and adjust tire pressures from that. Currently all stock except the RM-RBK22-RSSA Stabilizer. My thoughts are Front Sumo springs, Roadmaster Sway bars Front and Rear. Any advice is appreciated. Tks,
asked by: Rick K
Expert Reply:
You are the right track to improve the handling of your 2015 Thor ACE 30.1 motorhome that is built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The biggest improvement you'll make is with a rear sway bar which for that you'd want the part # RM-1139-146. For motorhomes on the F-53 chassis there is no bigger improvement that you can make then an upgraded rear bar to improve stability and driveability.
A front sway bar like the # RM-1139-148 will make the next biggest improvement. Normally with just the two sway bars the improvement is night and day. You already have the Roadmaster Reflex # RM-RBK22-RSSA so with all of that you should be in a really good position. I would try the sway bars for now and then if you want more you could try some SumoSprings but I am confident with just the bars in addition to what you have now you'll be really happy. The correct rear SumoSprings kit you'd need is the part # SSR-187-40-1 though.
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Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar - 1-3/4" Diameter
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