Motor home shocks

[Joec]

2021 Thor Windsport 34R
Made our first trip in our class a RV it’s a 2021 Thor 36 foot. It has 25,000 miles on it, but we discovered that we need shocks pretty bad and probably a steering stabilizer. I thought it rode pretty good until we got some of the roads through Alabama and realized how bad they were. So I guess when we get back, we’re going to get shocks and maybe a Safe-T-Plus. Just wondering what are the best shocks to get for the ride and for the money and lasts a while. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks, Joe C

 

[ericmac450]

We have a Class C, but I upgraded our shocks to Bilstein B6 HD's. Between the Sumo springs, shocks, and sway bars, it's driving great now!

 

[Lt Keefer]

The saf t plus will do nothing to improve ride. Your shocks are probably not bad. The problem is lack of seat time and the poorly constructed roads in the southern states.

 

[Joec]

I know the safety t will not do nothing for my ride but from other folks just told me it was stopped with a push when semi passed me. It pushes me quite a bit. As far as the shocks go, I’ve been told by other folks that have an RV that my shocks are bad I personally don’t know that’s why I’m asking on these forms. Thanks for all you guys inputs. Just trying to get this thing a little bit better.
Thanks, JOE c

 

[16ACE27]

Nobody on this Forum or other RV drivers can diagnose "bad shocks". Take it to a truck mechanic and get his opinion.
The Safe-T-Plus will improve your handling and is also a safety feature. 9/10 times it's a good move and improvement.

 

[PS89]

If you specifically want to address "tail wag" or "semi-push", install a rear track bar. By itself, it will make the rig more civilized to a degree.

 

[Lt Keefer]

The saf t plus will not stop the truck passing push. Experience driving the coach is the best upgrade for that problem. IMO, shocks are only one part of the equation in ride comfort. Tires have a lot to do with ride comforts. So does the diameter of your sway bars. The quality of the bushings in all of your suspension components matters as well. My point is, if you go down the suspension upgrade road, make sure you have ample mechanical skills, a complete tool box or a fat check book. When you get to the end of that road, the experience you accumulated driving the coach will matter a lot more than the money and time you spent.

 

[Beau388]

If you specifically want to address "tail wag" or "semi-push", install a rear track bar. By itself, it will make the rig more civilized to a degree.

 

[The Rookie]

I don’t think new shocks will improve much, but I would start with a visual inspection of your tires to see if there is any uneven wear. Then check each shock for signs of leakage. But as ACE said, see a truck mechanic.

The #1 piece of advice I got on this forum is getting seat time. I have a Safe-T plus and it does not help with truck sway. I have experienced it enough to know when it is about to happen when a truck passes and can correct for it now.

 

[ducksface]

Bad shocks will generally cause the nose to dip a couple of times after going through a dip.
If it doesn't...you don't.

Look at some videos on YouTube to verify.
At this time in history it takes a giant amount of miles to make shocks fail.

Do not parts cannon the suspension unless you just want the hobby of curing imagined things that other folks don't have a problem with once they get SEAT TIME.

Put 10,000 miles on it and report back to us.

 

[Beau388]

Correct four corner tire pressures, help handling more than anything else on a relatively new coach. Investigate each contemplated modification thouroughly, before spending the money. Most chassis modifications increase the spring rate; thus, make the coach ride worse. Coaches come with a front track bar, but a rear track bar does help the rear axle stay centered under the coach. If coach sway or roll stiffness bothers you, then Sumo Springs or bigger sway bars will help that problem. Be aware both of there mods increase the spring rate and your ride will suffer. One plus for Sumo Springs is the replace the stock bump stops. If your coach is hitting the bump stops in the large potholes or broken pavement, the Sumo Springs will help improve your ride significantly, but they are not a cure-all.

The real reason many spend the big bucks on "Liquid Springs" suspension systems is it works better than any other modification you can make.