kmay
2013 Unity MB
Hello all,
I have been following the sway bar and air suspension discussions with interest. I started this Sprinter journey from a variety of info sources, one of which was the Advance RV web site. So "they" say air suspension is an important upgrade to improve handling in high crosswinds as well as eliminating the wandering from big rig bow waves and the turbulent air in their wake. I don't know if it is true or false, whether there are other alternatives and which would give one the most return on investment. I am not even sure suspension can resolve aerodynamics of a box.
First two days of our maiden voyage were beset with high winds and it took much of the joy away. In light wind, I was very happy with the suspension. I can modify driving enough to limit time in turbulence from the big rigs. I don't mind the rocking over big transitions, it seems constrained as well as a gentle reminder, this ain't a SL coupe. So I wonder if I need top shelf upgrades. Maybe just a little something to take the edge off the worst stuff.
Would someone drop a link to RV laden sprinter suspension 101? I have some car and light truck suspension experience but am unsure if any of that would apply here as we were always looking for less roll and consistent tire contact.
What would be the best suspension upgrades to improve performance in the aforementioned crosswind/turbulence?
What would help but not cost as much? I am asking for a value kit to compare against the best. Maybe a rear stabilizer kit, larger bounce stops and a front steering dampner?
Thanks,
I have been following the sway bar and air suspension discussions with interest. I started this Sprinter journey from a variety of info sources, one of which was the Advance RV web site. So "they" say air suspension is an important upgrade to improve handling in high crosswinds as well as eliminating the wandering from big rig bow waves and the turbulent air in their wake. I don't know if it is true or false, whether there are other alternatives and which would give one the most return on investment. I am not even sure suspension can resolve aerodynamics of a box.
First two days of our maiden voyage were beset with high winds and it took much of the joy away. In light wind, I was very happy with the suspension. I can modify driving enough to limit time in turbulence from the big rigs. I don't mind the rocking over big transitions, it seems constrained as well as a gentle reminder, this ain't a SL coupe. So I wonder if I need top shelf upgrades. Maybe just a little something to take the edge off the worst stuff.
Would someone drop a link to RV laden sprinter suspension 101? I have some car and light truck suspension experience but am unsure if any of that would apply here as we were always looking for less roll and consistent tire contact.
What would be the best suspension upgrades to improve performance in the aforementioned crosswind/turbulence?
What would help but not cost as much? I am asking for a value kit to compare against the best. Maybe a rear stabilizer kit, larger bounce stops and a front steering dampner?
Thanks,