Too Much Squat! - Upgrading our suspension, RAS Kit install
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- How we upgraded our truck suspension with the roadmaster active suspension kit!
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6 month follow up - Hey guys, we've had the RAS kit for over 6 months. It's great! However, we also just got a new wt. distribution hitch. Link here ➡️ amzn.to/3sQZkOT ⬅️If we had to choose one item to install we would pick the wt. distribution hitch because it helps more with sway control. Having both is very nice but if you're looking to choose one item start with the nice hitch. RAS link - amzn.to/3munwVe 😀👍 The RAS is great if you're carrying heavy payloads in your truck whereas the wt. distribution hitch is good for trailering.
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A helpful follower reached out with some nice advice. Our truck was "squatting" way too much. He recommended we install the RAS kit, or roadmaster active suspension kit. At first we were skeptical but after trying it out we really like what it has done for our ride while towing. The RAS kit adds 20 - 40% more support to the rear suspension of your truck. Our 2018 Ford F150 rides so much better after installing these.
Disclaimer - This is NOT a sponsored video, however, RAS did send us the suspension kit to review it. No money exchanged hands and roadmaster had no input on this video.
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Hey guys, we've had the RAS kit for over 6 months. It's great! However, we also just got a new wt. distribution hitch. Link here ➡️ amzn.to/3sQZkOT ⬅️If we had to choose one item to install we would pick the wt. distribution hitch because it helps more with sway control. Having both is very nice but if you're looking to choose one item start with the nice hitch. RAS link - amzn.to/3munwVe 😀👍
I liked the music playing.
I nearly lost when she said, "Oh we are both wearing green." It was like everything was serious and then this line just came out of nowhere.
Thanks for sharing a useful trick to the trade. Also looks like it will make driving the rig safer and more controlled
So handy! Great work and great music choice!
How is daily driving w/out the camper hooked up?
Turn your trailer hitch the opposite way and flip the ball rightsize up that will drop it about 2-3in.
I figured this out about a week after making this video.. 🤦♂️ *sigh...
Weight distribution system will work better to carry such a heavy load.
George, we took your advice and upgraded to a very nice Wt. distribution hitch.
@@Roamaroo Excellent. Good luck to you sir.
You should be using a weight distribution hitch to pull the RV. The WDH will help distribute weight to the front end of your truck. Much safer way to tow an RV as well.
You’re right.. we’ve since upgraded to a WDH👍
Impressive how easy install was. Maybe lower your ball and tighten your springs if that gets you back level
I’m very impressed, Scott! You have far more practical skills than me (although I’m trying to learn with TH-cam videos!)
TH-cam University is the way to go!
So what was the squat difference b4 and after the RAS?
I have a 1999 ford E150 that i use to tow a 3000 pound camper with an Eaz-lift WDH. However, the van is kind of low even when the trailer is not attached. Will this help lift it?
Rv life is always interesting!
The "To Do" list never ends
You need weight distribution bars. Talk to airstream dealer.
Or just get a weight distribution hitch like youre supposed to with f150s and such
Your content is amazing guys.
JeradBisau thank you! We think you’re amazing ❤️❤️
Great informative vlog. Are you two coming to NC on this adventure? I know you have visited OBX. Have you been to Asheville, Black Mountain, or Blowing Rock?
The Renaissance Redneck we already made it to Asheville. It’s such a cool town! Amazing beer 🍺.. We’ve been to OBX before but not on this trip. Check out our outer banks video. We showcase ducks donuts.
At 1:59 the tape has mm why would you read off the crazy system with all the 8ths and 16ths fractions :)
😂yes it’s an old measuring tape.. I don’t know when or why I bought it..
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Did you install this with both wheels off the ground? As per the instructions?
No, I just did one at a time. It's okay as long as the strut if fully extended.
What’s your f150s tow capacity? My wife and I will be getting our 22f Bambi in Nov. gonna trade in our 4 runner and get a truck. Debating between Ford and Tundra. Leaning towards Ford because towing is better provided you get the right specs.
Our first F150 was the 3.5v6 (ecoboost) Towing Capacity (TC) of 10,700 lbs and our newest is the 5.0 v8 TC 9100. You probably already know this but the F150 offers several engine configurations.. this table here ford.to/3iALGw6 will show you the towing capacity for the 2018 model. Google "2018 f150 towing chart" .. If you're only towing the 22f Bambi, I'd probably recommend the 2.7L Ecoboost v6. The standard model can tow 7,600 lbs. The ecoboost aka turbo, is really nice for towing. The V8 is powerful enough but the turbo keeps the RPM's more constant when going up and down hills. It's a more enjoyable towing experience. I also recommend this hitch amzn.to/3zqalKR I haven't made a video on it but it's a LIFE SAVER. It is a MUST if you have a bambi.
@@Roamaroo Yeah, so many features. Def looking at an XLT with payload and towing package, and also high Axel ratio. Provided you have those, the towing is 14,500. I want to get a V8 as well. More so because it is Ford's tried and true engine. Why did you opt for V8 after
@@AnandSwamy07 I wanted 3.5 V6 but when we were looking I couldn't find any. I could only find the 2.7 or the v8
That’s really interesting since the Bambi is the lightweight Airstream. What is your GVWR and curb weight? And then what is the actual weight of the truck without the trailer but with all your gear in it? I also have a half ton truck and am getting an Airstream in December so I’m very curious.
@@KiereElShafie The Bambi GVWR is 5k lbs. I had the truck weighed when I got it registered (with gear) and I’m sorry to say I don’t remember exactly. Maybe 5700 lbs? Our f150 filled up with gear does a great job towing. If you want better specs look up “2018 f150 towing chart” or different year. Ford puts out a pdf with all the specs for all of their models.
Did these help with side to side cross wind type situations stability? Like straight line side to side swaying...
They did.. However, we just installed a nice weight distribution hitch. I would recommend installing that for sway control. Here's a link amzn.to/3sQZkOT If I had to choose one thing to instal, I would go with the wt. distribution hitch.
Why not use a weight distribution system hitch setup? Some have built in sway control..
Why not both ?
Yes sir
Thanks for a great video!!! Was thinking getting a RAS. I have a wdh. Did u make some adjustment with your settings? Now u have a wdh.
I did not make any adjustments after getting a WDH. What setup do you have? The RAS was great, but if you set up your WDH right I don't think many people need the RAS. I LOVE this wdh ➡amzn.to/3ManAai You just need to follow the set up instructions so that it actually distributes the weight properly.
I’m getting my RAS installed today to pair with my WDH. I have the 4 way equalizer hitch and it does great with sway and leveling but I still have a lot of bounce. So I’d say they should work together really well.
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Notice he didn’t show squat after hooked up
Which holes are you supposed to use when you install bolt and spacer ?
Whichever ones are closest to the axle u-bolts, it’s made for multiple applications.
Did this make change the ride quality without towing? Stiffer ride? I have a duramax 2500 and just picked up a 2021 F-150 for the soft side I’m not looking to stiffen the ride quality
I didn't notice a stiffer ride when not towing.. Since making this video we've switched trucks and purchased this hitch on our new truck. amzn.to/3hijbEj If you're only towing I'd recommend the hitch over the RAS suspension kit. However, if you're carrying heavy payload then the RAS kit is great.
Did you get the HD or SD?
We got the HD
My F150 has a 2" lift, will this kit work?
Great question.. you'll have to check their website.
Yes
did it help trailer sway?
It helped stiffen up the back end which helped sway a little
@@Roamaroo Thanks, My son and I just added this to our F150 SCREW pickup and set it on the second shackle hole and used the Black spacer. I did not feel like the ride was much harsher and can't wait to try pulling our 30' Coleman camper. We traveled from Fredericksburg TX to Burleson TX last weekend. We had very strong crosswinds coming home and it was giving me all I wanted to deal with and then some. We have Eas R3 weight distribution hitch and can only imagine what it would have been like without it!
@@donsvideos1985 how did it help with the swaying? I'm looking into these
@@nobadhabits It's hard to say. I think it helped some but I ended up trading the truck for an F250. It was way more expensive than suspension work but towing is much better now. My towing MPG is actually better "I got the 6.2 gas engine" my daily drive MPG is worse. I went from 15.5 around town to 11 :( my new to me is a 4x4 also and icemageddon we had here in North Texas was anon issue for me!
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