Currently have the Bilsteen gas shocks on my Allegro 32 BA Open road with f53 chasis. Like the ride the Bilsteens give but don't like the rock and roll I get with them rounding sharp turns and turning in and out of parking lots etc. Would Koni FSD shocks be a better fit for me? Would Konis have a harser ride? Would appreciate advice from those who have the F53 chasis.
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FWIW: shocks are not what keeps that rock-n-roll effect in check. They "dampen" the impact of up-and-down movement felt from typical roadway surface conditions. Whatever brand you get will simply smooth-out the down-the-road ride comfort & not the slow speed maneuvering "swaying" that you mention. [as an aside note: The independent front suspension of upscale coaches kills that demon altogether.] Whatever shock you seek is designed for something altogether different from your pet peeve.
Koni FSD's are great for the recurring undulating dip-and-pitch you get from heavy-warped roadways such as you encounter near bridges and coastal areas.The rebounding "jolt" you receive on such roads' "rise-n-fall" frequency is lengthened-out for a smoother sine wave ride. I second the above "best investment" comment.
Any brand shock will be design-specific for the weight class of your designated vehicle. Harshness-of-ride is more often a result of your tire pressure selection in-lieu-of what brand shocks you have installed.
Overall, I would keep your shocks and look to other methods of improving your "side-to-side" sway dilemma. Changing shocks will offer no improvement...
Go to the ford chassis part of this forum (f53) and look up Cheap Handling Fix.
I did it on our 2012 WB Vista and it made a world of difference in the roll and handling..
Thanks for the replies. Looks like I will be staying with the Bilsteens for a while. Need to get the coach weighed to determine proper tire inflation. Have 19.5 tires on a 20500 chasis and running around 92 per tire. Does that seem reasonable for now?
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