PPL Motor Homes

I installed a set of Firestone Ride-Rite air springs on the front of an F53 32’ chassis, hoping to tame the jolts which occur when driving on a highway with uneven expansion joints. The leaf spring on the passenger side was sagging more than the other side, so the front end had a slight tilt to it, and therefore the pressure in the air spring on that side had to be greater to level the front end. (we purchased the coach that way, so the weight of my copilot cannot be blamed for the sagging spring).

On the road the ride was much improved with a softer, more comfortable ride and the copilot liked it a lot. The expansion joint jolts were still there, but reduced. There appeared, however, to be a more noticeable side sway from road irregularities and cross-winds. Researching the problem led to the Davis Tru-Trac Stabilizing Bar offered by Roadmaster. It turns out that the air springs interfered completely with the installation of the Tru-Trac. Consultation with the manufacturer provided a solution. I had to remove the air springs, install the Tru-Trac, then re-install the air springs in a position forward of where they were.

As a result, we now have the best of both worlds with the softer ride of the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Springs along with the stabilized, steady handling provided by the Tru-Trac Stabilizing Bar. The coach is now a pleasure and less stressful to drive without having to constantly fight the steering wheel.