Hello all - Our rig is a 2003 MB Cruiser class B. It's on the Sprinter 2500 chassis, and we run pretty heavy, but still under weights on each axle and for the whole vehicle.It seems we frequently travel in pretty strong crosswinds, and that certainly requires my full attention. There's a good bit of sway in the wind. Not impossible to control, but quite a bit. And there's also plenty of "blown away then sucked in" when being passed by 18 wheelers.So, I'm more concerned with sway and control than I am with comfort, but more comfortable is always welcome. I am considering installing the Timbren SES on the front. I am wondering if anyone has done this on their Sprinter, and what the results were.(I'm also realizing I can reduce the tire pressures from the 55/79 on the sticker, but that's a whole 'nother thread...)Thanks for any replies!

TheFitRV James wrote:So, I'm more concerned with sway and control than I am with comfort, but more comfortable is always welcome. I am considering installing the Timbren SES on the front. I am wondering if anyone has done this on their Sprinter, and what the results were.We took our Sprinter RV to The Sprinter Store (Upscale Automotive) and had the front and rear shocks replaced with Konis, added a leafto each of the rear springs, and replaced the rear sway bar with aheavier bar.This pretty much eliminated the side to side rock and roll you getwhen entering or exiting parking lots. Also made the coach muchmore stable when parked and walking around in it.On the road, the Koni's and the sway bar have resolved the push andwiggle we used to experience with 18 wheelers. And there is nosudden lurch to the side when hit by an unexpected gust of wind.The cost was under $2,000 for parts and labor, and definitely worth every penny.You can find the Sprinter Store at http://sprinterstore.com/sprinter_store.htmBill

We have a 2005 LTV Sprinter on a 2004 Sprinter chassis and we don't experience what you describe, at least in any way that feels at all threatening. Our LTV has the optional Firestone Ride Rite air suspension in the rear that LTV offered. We run with the Ride Rite at 60 lbs pressure and with the LTV recommended 65/80 (front/rear) tire pressure.

The new Sprinter has several suspension package options. I'm not sure what they had a decade ago, but that could make a difference. Converters may have ordered the different packages making one converter's Sprinter handle differently than another.

I've spent a fair amount of time under our rig - the rear, at least - and I've seen Koni reds in the rear, so that much may have been something Forest River added. It does look like the standard, fairly thin sway bar under there in the back though, and I've never paid much attention to the springs, so there may be things that can be done there.Interesting recommendation on the Sprinter Store in Oregon. We're actually planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest next month! I wonder if I could convince the wife to make a detour and wait around while they perform a few upgrades? Hmmmmm....To the poster that went there, did you have an appointment and they had everything ready to go? Or did you just drop in? (I suppose I could just call them...)Thanks!

TheFitRV James wrote:To the poster that went there, did you have an appointment and they had everything ready to go? Or did you just drop in? (I suppose I could just call them...)When I had Sprinter Store upgrade the suspension on my Sprinter, I first called and made an appointment. I also reserved a camping spot at a nearby campground (in a different call).When I dropped the Sprinter off, the Sprinter Store provided me a loaner car (no charge), which I used to visit a nearby shopping mall in Portland.All the work was completed in a single day.Bill

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Davydd
Explorer
Jun 05, 2013
The new Sprinter has several suspension package options. I'm not sure what they had a decade ago, but that could make a difference. Converters may have ordered the different packages making one converter's Sprinter handle differently than another.
AsheGuy
Explorer
Jun 05, 2013
We have a 2005 LTV Sprinter on a 2004 Sprinter chassis and we don't experience what you describe, at least in any way that feels at all threatening. Our LTV has the optional Firestone Ride Rite air suspension in the rear that LTV offered. We run with the Ride Rite at 60 lbs pressure and with the LTV recommended 65/80 (front/rear) tire pressure.
overbrook
Explorer III
Jun 04, 2013
TheFitRV James wrote:
So, I'm more concerned with sway and control than I am with comfort, but more comfortable is always welcome. I am considering installing the Timbren SES on the front. I am wondering if anyone has done this on their Sprinter, and what the results were.

We took our Sprinter RV to The Sprinter Store (Upscale Automotive) and had the front and rear shocks replaced with Konis, added a leaf
to each of the rear springs, and replaced the rear sway bar with a
heavier bar.

This pretty much eliminated the side to side rock and roll you get
when entering or exiting parking lots. Also made the coach much
more stable when parked and walking around in it.

On the road, the Koni's and the sway bar have resolved the push and
wiggle we used to experience with 18 wheelers. And there is no
sudden lurch to the side when hit by an unexpected gust of wind.

The cost was under $2,000 for parts and labor, and definitely worth every penny.

You can find the Sprinter Store at http://sprinterstore.com/sprinter_store.htm

Bill

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