Smoother ride

Centramatics look like a really great add on for smooth ride and ease of driving, I assume all six wheels,

I too have an Itasca with the Ford 26k chassis. I'm very surprised with the way it handles. I'd be fine just to leave it alone. Their stock front trac bar really keeps you from being pushed around. The downside to the Itasca is the box they put on top, not a quality product. There QC leaves a LOT to be desired.

I'd change out the OEM shock at some point, no hurry. I'm going to skip putting on a rear trac bar, but the exhaust is in the way anyway.

A set of Centramatics and I'm done. It really doesn't need a lot. I drive with one loose hand, no death grips at all, even when towing. It tracks nicely.

I just need to reduce the tire pressure a bit. According to michelin I could drop my front air pressure to the minimum 70psi and the rears to 85psi. But for side to side difference and added black tank weight I'll do 80 and 90. Since I can't weigh the four corners separately.

Fully loaded for travel and we still have 2600lbs of ccc left. Which includes a full tank of fuel, 1/3 tank of fresh water.

Thanks Holstein. I think the tire inflation is so critical. I had the Kelderman on my 35 G front. Couldn't install on the rear due to location of the hot water heater. It road well. Having had the Kelderman on two voices I have become good at adjusting the bugs to fit road conditions. It will be interesting to see if I need it on the new coach. Heading for Keyes after Xmas and then to Disney.

Ragtinet1, thanks for the great article.

azdryheat wrote:
Ever consider a Diesel Pusher with the cushy air ride?

Sure but I like gas and have purchased for floor plans. My friends 45 Ft Monaco rides great but the 34ft Forza did not impress with ride.

2009 Shock test. May or may not be relevant today. Shock test

Goldencrazy.....this is far from scientific, but here is what I found. On my previous coach, a 2005 Monaco Diplomat, I changed out the 8 shocks to Koni's at about the 10K mark. The ride was night and day better, especially with my biggest complaint, expansion joints (short frequency) jolts. I also changed out the shocks on my current coach to Koni's. The difference was not as dramatic.

I looked at Road King ads and you couldn't even find a price....I know they're very expensive and cost prohibitive on the Monaco which requires 8-10 shocks. As "dons2346" stated, they would probably be overkill for your coach.

Now to my point.....I'm a Koni fan and think the Koni FSD's are the best fit for DP's, but after years of reading posts on here and another forum, it seems that the majority of Class A gas owners are happier with the Bilsteins.

You already know my story about the Fleetwood Storm and my Keldermans. When I met you in January at Fort Wilderness, I only had 3 months on my new diesel pusher. Since then, I adjusted the tire air pressure to the correct pressures and I am almost 100% satisfied now. I float over most pavement and only encounter jolts on the really bad stuff like old bridge abutments.

I have Road Kings on my Country Coach and they ride much better than the Koni FSDs I took off.

I think the RKs would be a little over kill for your coach.

Years ago I bought wider rims for my 27' motorhome.
I remember supplier as Carlise and he was having whole website at the time.
The idea was to replace front "bicycle style" tires that would ride on 90-110 psi with wider tires that would ride at 50 psi.
The difference in handling was day and night.
I sold the Motorhome with original wheels and still have the Carlise rims used as garden hose hangers.
Other than that you can always buy Prevost.

I lowered my air pressure from the 110# that it came with down to 90#. Unbelievable difference. I could feel every crack in the road with 110. Now if just floats over them. The new F53 chassis is far better than the older ones. Better ride and much more stable in cross winds. That was on a 2015 Canyon Star. Same F53 chassis only with 24,000 lb springs.