wayne77590 Report post Posted June 23, 2016 High 60's here at Port Hueneme, CA Hight got up to 71? today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted June 23, 2016 I'll be in Fort Stockton this PM....101 and dry. Tomorrow, Ruidoso, NM for 4 weeks....80's/60, now that works for me ! FIVE, I don't need an oven... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jergeod Report post Posted June 25, 2016 As for Sumo Springs I installed the maxums front and rear and I can tell you all, they do exactly what the company says they will. I went from having a death grip on the wheel to now one hand smooth ride (no Cadillac yet but much better). They cut way down on the jarring you would get from bridges and potholes. Sway in the wind and body roll are now manageable, so for me the money was well spent and has corrected more than one problem at a time as would have been done by a track bar instillation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RodgerS Report post Posted June 26, 2016 Good to hear that the money was well spent and you made some progress on getting a better ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrunson Report post Posted July 5, 2016 I don't seem to fit in either category ~ our '96 Beaver Monterey is a 36' DP with a Magnum Blue Streak chassis (a.k.a. leaf springs). Since this is the only class a mh I have ever driven, honestly I haven't a clue if it drives good or not... that said, does anyone know if this modification has been done to my chassis?? Who at the OEM for this product would know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obedb Report post Posted July 5, 2016 Sumo Springs are an aftermarket add on. Prominently advertised in Motorhome Magazine. Google them, get a look, and then crawl under Your motorhome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RodgerS Report post Posted July 6, 2016 To add to this discussion, I ran across a youtube video by "Ken Perry of Henderson's Line-Up explains the product benefits of the Sumo Springs Vs. stock bump-stops. These "Airless Airbags" will help to eliminate body roll and improve handling of your motorhome. Please visit http://www.HendersonsLineUp.com/ or schedule an appointment at Henderson's Line-Up by calling (541) 479-2882. Henderson's Line-Up, 417 Henderson St., Grants Pass, OR 97527." I have read a lot of positive posts about RV owners who have had good luck with Hendersons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 6, 2016 On 6/23/2016 at 5:18 AM, Manholt said: I'll be in Fort Stockton this PM....101 and dry. Tomorrow, Ruidoso, NM for 4 weeks....80's/60, now that works for me ! FIVE, I don't need an oven... I know what you mean. Two years ago I was in Phoenix and it was 112. They made the mistake of showing the weather for the whole state and the forecast for Flagstaff was a high of 72. I left for Flagstaff in the morning. By the way I am in Jackson, MI tonight. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 6, 2016 Bill. That should be nice and cool.. I'm still in Ruidoso, and we have a heat wave, 90's! No end in sight and Roswell, NM broke a record yesterday at 109 ! Where are you headed? Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 6, 2016 Well next we are going as far north on the UP as you can go, to the Mackinac Bridge. Then down the west side of the lake to Duluth, Minnesota. Did you know that Duluth is the northern terminus of I-35? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 6, 2016 Nope ! Sounds like a nice trip. Guess you won't be at FMCA, how about Shawnee? Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RodgerS Report post Posted July 6, 2016 What do these last four posts have to do with Sumo Springs? Seems like you guys should be using personal email or some other part of the forum. The last four posts and this post should be deleted by whoever is managing the forum. Rodger S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted July 6, 2016 Yes RodgerS, some time we may stray for the OP. That is what friends do. We will also go back to the OP. We do have a lot to contribute to the question asked by many people. Yes some times we inject humor into the answers. Sometimes we relate personal experiences that may help others. However we never and I repeat never criticize other just because we disagree with their response, we just offer what we may believe is a better alternative to the situation. Now I will be very blunt, and I may be censored for the following. You have been rude every time you respond here to both the fellow Family member asking for advice and to the res-ponders trying to help. If you can't be civil in your responses please go to another site. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 6, 2016 10-4, over and out ! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 8, 2016 On 7/6/2016 at 8:10 AM, Manholt said: Nope ! Sounds like a nice trip. Guess you won't be at FMCA, how about Shawnee? Carl The goal is to be in Shawnee. Tonight in Saint Ignace, MI just north of the bridge. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 8, 2016 On 7/6/2016 at 9:19 AM, RodgerS said: What do these last four posts have to do with Sumo Springs? Seems like you guys should be using personal email or some other part of the forum. The last four posts and this post should be deleted by whoever is managing the forum. Rodger S. Gee Rodger, How is that different than you jumping in and talking about cooking or some other topic that has nothing to do with the OP's question? I believe Herman has some excellent advice for you. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrunson Report post Posted July 8, 2016 On 7/5/2016 at 3:19 PM, obedb said: Sumo Springs are an aftermarket add on. Prominently advertised in Motorhome Magazine. Google them, get a look, and then crawl under Your motorhome. not that easy for me....they do not list my make/ model chassis on the website....still wondering if there is an inside sales contact or something that might have application knowledge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 9, 2016 19 hours ago, jbrunson said: not that easy for me....they do not list my make/ model chassis on the website....still wondering if there is an inside sales contact or something that might have application knowledge. J- what year and chassis do you have? i.e. 2010 Ford class A. Which would most likely be a 2009 Ford F53, That is what you will need to look them up under. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 On 7/8/2016 at 1:37 PM, jbrunson said: not that easy for me....they do not list my make/ model chassis on the website....still wondering if there is an inside sales contact or something that might have application knowledge. As you don't have your coach information in your sig it makes it impossible to give good answers. Yes it wouldn't hurt to call and have the vin number handy. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 10, 2016 And if it's a Fleetwood product..your FIN # Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 11, 2016 1 minute ago, FIVE said: Never have understood why Fleetwood needs both a VIN and a FIN. Bad record keeping or poorly designed software would be my guess, either number should reference the same coach if their program could support it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrunson Report post Posted July 13, 2016 On 7/10/2016 at 0:01 PM, WILDEBILL308 said: As you don't have your coach information in your sig it makes it impossible to give good answers. Yes it wouldn't hurt to call and have the vin number handy. Bill On 7/5/2016 at 2:10 PM, jbrunson said: I don't seem to fit in either category ~ our '96 Beaver Monterey is a 36' DP with a Magnum Blue Streak chassis (a.k.a. leaf springs). Since this is the only class a mh I have ever driven, honestly I haven't a clue if it drives good or not... that said, does anyone know if this modification has been done to my chassis?? Who at the OEM for this product would know? The Magnum chassis supported Beaver and Safari Class A motorhomes. It is a custom chassis built by Safari Motor Coach (I think) .... the point is, this thing is an oddball... it is not not produced by the normal automotive industry but one specifically designed for a class A RV... these springs would probably be easy to fit... but I am gonna need someone who knows more about chassis than I for sure.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted July 13, 2016 John, I am familiar with your chassis, had a 1997 Safari Sahara on Magnum chassis with leaf spring suspension. And I did a reasonable amount of suspension work to it. Lets back up a minute. What are you wanting to change/fix? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrunson Report post Posted July 14, 2016 Like I previously stated, I really have no clue how well/ poor my coach drives because it is the only one I ever driven. My confidence level is somewhat low... I have only exceeded 70 mph one time... I stop often and look, checking tire temps etc... I don't know if the pops and creaks I hear as the chassis moves are normal... I have about 1500 miles of experience now. It would be great to increase my driving comfort level ... I fancy myself as doing this to relax... I know there is no magic wand to instantly do this... and foolishly throwing money at the thing is easily accomplished... if you have direct experience... any remarks about the "Personality" of this chassis would be awesome... problems to watch for? current focus is on cheap things like tire pressure and weight... /john Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted July 14, 2016 John, First, 70 is well faster than most of us drive, particularly with older coaches. The good news is that your leaf spring suspension is one any spring shop that works on OTR trucks will be very comfortable checking out for you and/or working on. I am not "anti" Sumo Springs, but not sure adding spring rate is what you need. As far as checking, nothing beats a good "crawl under" the coach. Since you are not on air bags that could fail and trap you, you are pretty safe going under there. Check things like sway bar bushings (inexpensive and easy to replace AND a high failure rate item), check spring shackles, U bolts for torque, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
