While the sumosprings cannot transform the ride and handling of a ford f53 based motorhome into that of an air bag equipped diesel pusher coach they were capable in this situation of creating a very noticeable and welcome improvement in ride quality and stability.
Sumosprings vs airbags for rv.
With the sumo springs in place it was still rough and noisy although less so.
The difference is the time cost saved from not having to install valves hoses or compressors required with air bag installations.
Sumosprings rebel kits are all simple bolt on installations similar to an air bag installation.
No leaky air no frozen air lines no squeaky overload springs just a better ride for your truck or rv.
Sumosprings for rv s trucks suv s vans improved ride with closed cell polyurethane.
The main difference between an airbag and sumosprings is how the air is captured controlled.
I have experience with air lift bags but not with sumosprings.
With a traditional air bag a compressor with hoses and valves is used to fill up the balloon inside of the airbag.
Sumosprings are super for front rear and air bag replacement.
Airbags i am trying to help a friend choose one or the other since he needs more support for when he tow s his travel trailer.
Sumosprings solo kits are also simple installations.
My 11 sagged quite a bit under the load of the redwood so i added air bags to handle sag and anyone try sumosprings instead of air bags redwood rv owners community.
In other words the more vertical articulation your wheels have the more comfort the vehicle occupants will experience.
Some kits require absolutely no bolt they are plug and play.
Hi i recently upgraded to a 19 gmc 3500 dually from a 11 ford f350 swr w air bags.
This requires maintenance so the air bag does not crack and or leak.
Now for trailers video coming soon.
Sumo springs have only a 2 year warranty which leads me to think that they are not going to hold up in the long run.
Airbags and sumosprings are types of air springs.