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Old 08-20-2020, 03:25 PM   #1
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I just came back from our second camping trip with my new rig a Winnebago Sunstar 32 and it looks like the coach is squatting so my question is do I add Sumo Springs or an additional leaf spring.
My previously Minnie Winnie needed a leaf on one side to correct a lean while normally loaded so I'm familiar with the factory building a coach and not paying attention to this detail
I did some research on the Sumo add on and a Roadmaster anti sway system and both looks like a winner.......any one got input

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I don’t think sump springs would do anything to address your current concern.
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The Sumos should help hold the rear up some, but it depends on the amount of weight the Sumos can take up.

If the space they will sit in is 8 inchs and the Sumo is 11 or 12 inches, they will help.

I had them in the front of my E450 chassis and the lifted it slightly. I took them out because the firmed up the front suspension to much. Now I get a normal rebound instead of a sharp one.

In your case, with weakening springs, they may help.

As far as a anti sway bar system, it will do nothing for ride height. It only worked to stop side to side swaying.
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I asked Etrailer if Sumos would help raise my coach’s rear a couple of inches to prevent my hitch dragging when I back into my driveway. They told me the Sumo representative said they are not designed to alter the height but may help restore height if the coach’s suspension is sagging.
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I have SUMO Springs, KONI Shocks and added front & rear HELWIG sway bars. I did my research first. 2015 Winnebago Vista 30T.
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I just came back from our second camping trip with my new rig a Winnebago Sunstar 32 and it looks like the coach is squatting so my question is do I add Sumo Springs or an additional leaf spring.
My previously Minnie Winnie needed a leaf on one side to correct a lean while normally loaded so I'm familiar with the factory building a coach and not paying attention to this detail
I did some research on the Sumo add on and a Roadmaster anti sway system and both looks like a winner.......any one got input

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