LarsMac
Well-known member
We put about 5500 miles on the Dancer this summer. Overall, it was great.
I found a few things that I am working to improve.
The BIG problem I want to address, though, is the suspension.
This is, for all intents and purposes, A Truck chassis. It very often feels like a truck. Some highways are horribly bumpy, and while the bumps are a minor irritant in a normal vehicle, my poor Dancer felt every one. And we could hear the whole house rattle and squeak with each bump. Sometime it was almost painful. And, there were times when secured drawers popped open, things that should have stayed put ended up on the floor, of flying about the house.
I spent more than a few hours inspecting joints and such, tightening screws and bolts, and putting things back in place.
(yes, I do get that some of this is all part of the "game")
So, my question:
What real solutions are there for softening the ride on the E-450 Chassis?
I've seen air bags and sway bars and some look like they might help.
Some are rather expensive, and we've relatively limited resources.
I would love some advice on the most effective solutions that justify the expense.
Thanks in advance for your words of wisdom.
Lars
I found a few things that I am working to improve.
The BIG problem I want to address, though, is the suspension.
This is, for all intents and purposes, A Truck chassis. It very often feels like a truck. Some highways are horribly bumpy, and while the bumps are a minor irritant in a normal vehicle, my poor Dancer felt every one. And we could hear the whole house rattle and squeak with each bump. Sometime it was almost painful. And, there were times when secured drawers popped open, things that should have stayed put ended up on the floor, of flying about the house.
I spent more than a few hours inspecting joints and such, tightening screws and bolts, and putting things back in place.
(yes, I do get that some of this is all part of the "game")
So, my question:
What real solutions are there for softening the ride on the E-450 Chassis?
I've seen air bags and sway bars and some look like they might help.
Some are rather expensive, and we've relatively limited resources.
I would love some advice on the most effective solutions that justify the expense.
Thanks in advance for your words of wisdom.
Lars