Matt’s RV Reviews did a video test driving their RV using LS a while back whilst having an LS representative explain more. He and two others gave it a test drive and were raving about the product. So with them and your positive reception on LS, it’s becoming more convincing to get LS if I purchase a gas RV when I become a nomad after retirement. 🙂 Thank you again for this video.
I'm glad it was helpful. I was super impressed with the result on the RVs I drove and I'm sure that if you get to test drive it you'll most likely agree. All the best to you on your gas RV purchase!
I was quoted $28,000 to replace the system on my 2016 F53, I believe in profit margins but this is beyond insane. Since they are alone in the market they get to charge whatever they want so hopefully competition shows up. We traded our F53 in for a Tiffin Diesel Pusher a few months back but if we were looking at new gassers, we would choose one with LS already installed.
Yes, getting LS installed at the factory is a big savings. But when an aftermarket installer has to completely remove and then replace the suspension from the ground up on a Class A RV, it's a huge job and it's not going to be cheap. And the purchase of a new diesel pusher is going to be a lot more than $30K in most cases.
I don't see anything about increasing tow capacity on their website. But you can contact them and ask the question directly to find out for sure. And although it may help some with fuel mileage, the increase would most likely be minimal. Thanks for watching!
Not necessarily. A lot of RVers want a shorter Class A like the ones based on the F53 chassis. They aren't interested in the diesel pusher behemoths that take up more space when both driving and camping. But they also don't want to be penalized for choosing a smaller rig by having a poor suspension that makes for white knuckle driving in many cases. So LS helps them get what they want. And for a lot less money than buying a new diesel pusher in most cases.
@RVInspectionAndCare that makes sense. I guess I got caught up looking at the longer loaded gassers like the Newmar 3826. After looking at the cargo capacity and desire for a Jeep TOAD I had to come to reality. There is no way to make it safe without going diesel sadly.
Having had a Tiffin gasser, there is no way I’d spend that amount of money to add LS. We just moved to a Tiffin DP, in the same length (35’) and never looked back. There’s a lot more to the suspension / braking system on a Freightliner than a Ford F53 ever thought about and no real comparison, IMO.
Matt’s RV Reviews did a video test driving their RV using LS a while back whilst having an LS representative explain more. He and two others gave it a test drive and were raving about the product.
So with them and your positive reception on LS, it’s becoming more convincing to get LS if I purchase a gas RV when I become a nomad after retirement. 🙂
Thank you again for this video.
I'm glad it was helpful. I was super impressed with the result on the RVs I drove and I'm sure that if you get to test drive it you'll most likely agree. All the best to you on your gas RV purchase!
We had liquid spring installed in our 2022 Thor Omni and the result was a ride that’s about as close to a diesel pusher you will ever get.
Thanks for the testimonial Rudy. It's great to hear from someone who has had personal experience with LS!
I was quoted $28,000 to replace the system on my 2016 F53, I believe in profit margins but this is beyond insane. Since they are alone in the market they get to charge whatever they want so hopefully competition shows up. We traded our F53 in for a Tiffin Diesel Pusher a few months back but if we were looking at new gassers, we would choose one with LS already installed.
Yes, getting LS installed at the factory is a big savings. But when an aftermarket installer has to completely remove and then replace the suspension from the ground up on a Class A RV, it's a huge job and it's not going to be cheap. And the purchase of a new diesel pusher is going to be a lot more than $30K in most cases.
Will installing LS improve tow capability? And does it improve fuel mileage?
I don't see anything about increasing tow capacity on their website. But you can contact them and ask the question directly to find out for sure. And although it may help some with fuel mileage, the increase would most likely be minimal. Thanks for watching!
So, probably just get a diesel and get the air suspension with towing capacity.
Not necessarily. A lot of RVers want a shorter Class A like the ones based on the F53 chassis. They aren't interested in the diesel pusher behemoths that take up more space when both driving and camping. But they also don't want to be penalized for choosing a smaller rig by having a poor suspension that makes for white knuckle driving in many cases. So LS helps them get what they want. And for a lot less money than buying a new diesel pusher in most cases.
@RVInspectionAndCare that makes sense. I guess I got caught up looking at the longer loaded gassers like the Newmar 3826. After looking at the cargo capacity and desire for a Jeep TOAD I had to come to reality. There is no way to make it safe without going diesel sadly.
Having had a Tiffin gasser, there is no way I’d spend that amount of money to add LS. We just moved to a Tiffin DP, in the same length (35’) and never looked back. There’s a lot more to the suspension / braking system on a Freightliner than a Ford F53 ever thought about and no real comparison, IMO.
Don't forget that LS also offers auto-leveling. You may be able to get by without leveling jacks.
That's a good point Bruce. I forgot to mention that in the video. So thanks for bringing it up in the comments. Safe and happy RV travels to you!