Sprinter Upgrades News and Tech
Sprinter Suspension Package A and B for 3500 and 2500 Feedback - Reviews
"Mark, Just writing to thank you for all of your help and guidance on how to handle the suspension 'rocking' issue on my new Navion RV. I purchased the suspension Package A for 3500 series. Let me tell you, it's a night and day difference that I would recommend to anyone who owns one of these vehicles. You'll wonder how you drove without it. I went from feeling like I'm driving an old stage coach to a sports car and the ride is no harder than factory. Thanks again, Rob"
"The Koni struts and shocks I purchased from you did wonders for the crosswind handling" - 2015 Interstate 3500 - Dave in Indiana. (Vehicle also has SumosSprings in all 4 corners.)
"WHAT A TRANSFORMATION!!! The new sway bar and rear shocks make it feel like a completely different vehicle. Where I used to "gingerly" take curves and creep out of driveways now I can drive with confidence. I think I should have opted for the front shocks too since the rear now finally feels stable but the front while fine does not feel as tight as the rear suspension. However I think I will get the Sumo Springs mounted first before adding Konis on the front.
I want to tell you that you have a great product package and service. Thanks much for your assistance. The little RV feels like a completely different van now."
"I am a "true car guy".....I have 8 Italian sports cars. I understand suspension dynamics and how it affects handling. Your package made a significant improvement to the Sprinter handling giving me more confidence when driving the curvy mountain roads in NC. My passengers also benefited from the better ride in the rear when we tailgated to the NCAA National Championship game in Tampa a couple of weeks ago. I should have found you years ago when I bought the van!! " Steve - 2011 3500 Pleasure Way Package B
"Mark, Picked the Ascent up yesterday with the new and improved suspension system. Made the drive from Va Beach to the OBX in fairly gusty cross winds and noticed a wonderful change. The coach no longer wanders/floats down the road and even the strongest gusts did not make driving uncomfortable. Handling through exit/on ramps was also much better. Thanks again for your assistance in getting the proper parts to me." Rob - 2017 Ascent - Sprinter 2500 Package A with front Sumos and rear steel SuperSprings
"Had the kit installed and just drove the Itasca Reyo. Completely different ride. No more sway. Drives like a car." John in NY - 2011 Reyo Class A on Sprinter 3500 chassis - Suspension Upgrade Package A
"I want to let you know I finally was able to get my suspension package installed. I cannot believe the difference in the ride and handling. I have taken it on a 350 mile trip and will soon be leaving for a 2,000 mile trip and am anxious to get it on the road for a longer trip. So far, everything is better and I am really enjoying the added comfort along with my van not rattling to pieces with every bump and crack in the road. The side to side swaying reduction is a whole new experience. I had no idea how bad it was until now when I can actually feel the difference. It was a huge improvement and thank you for working with me to get it right. Your help is much appreciated." Matt in CO - 2006 Sprinter 2500 158" - Suspension Upgrade Package A - 3-1-2019
"Hey Mark, Just installed the whole package, wanted to say thank you for your help and the much improved ride! Heading out on a road trip shortly, can't wait!! Thank again Steve" NCV3 2007 to 2018 Sprinter 3500 - Suspension Upgrade Package B - 3/14/19
"Just wanted to circle back to let you know MB of Plano, TX did a great job installing your suspension package, and the ride in our coach is great! Hope you had a good holiday break – wishing you all the best for a happy new year 2021!" Bernd in TX - 2019 to 2020 3500 2wd - Suspension Upgrade Package A
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"Got the Sprinter Upgrade Kit for my Sprinter 3500. This is a Tiffin Class C RV. WOW what a difference this made on the handling and ride. 70mph was a dream and now it is normal. The ride, oh wow what a nice ride now and bumps are not as exciting as before. Great product!" Webster in SC - 2007-2018 Class C - Suspension Upgrade Package A with front Sumos
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"The suspension upgrade really makes a difference. Glad I purchased it, thanks. Cornering has much less roll and the bounce over bumps is eliminated." Tom in TX - 2019 to 2020 3500 - Suspension Upgrade Package B - 8-17-2020
"I received the sway bar on Monday, and installed it yesterday. I already had the rear shocks and Sumo Springs installed. It was all really easy to do myself. I couldn’t believe the difference when I took it for a test drive around the neighborhood, and I can’t wait to get it out on the road again. I also shared the info with my neighbor, who will likely be getting a kit for his Sprinter as well. I was really pleased that it didn’t change the ride comfort and smoothness, but provided a lot more stability and control." Tim in NM - 2019 up 3500 - Suspension Upgrade Package B - 4-13-2021
"Mark, I can't thank you enough. The B package components are now installed and it improved the ride by 100%. I have owned two diesel pushers before this sprinter, and one was equipped with an air ride system. The ride with the upgraded package rides better than the air ride. My sprinter no longer feels top heavy and it holds the road better. It does not have that "tender" feel on the open road when traveling in heavy big truck traffic at higher speeds. Thanks again" Roy in FL - 2019 up 3500 Sprinter - Suspension Upgrade Package B - 6-2-21
Sprinter 3500 Suspension Upgrade Package A
Sprinter 2500 Suspension Upgrade Package A
Sprinter 3500 Suspension Upgrade Package B
Fiamma Awnings for the Sprinter van
We are proud to be a Fiamma awning distributor! Check out our Sprinter Accessories Page for Fiamma information.
Sprinter DIY RV Conversion Van Information and Spinter RV Buyers Guide
This is a great resource for Sprinter Vans in general but especially useful for RV or Conversion Van Sprinter owners. Whether you are doing your own RV conversion or you already own one, we think you will find something here you like.
http://www.sprinter-rv.com/2013-sprinter-rv-buyers-guide/
Hellwig Sway Bar action Video (available for Mercedes Sprinter Vans)
Over the years I have sold hundreds of sway bars for trucks and Sprinters. I have never had a Sprinter customer call me back with anything other than great things to say about adding a beefier sway bar.
New Sprinter Van Bug Shield Style Hood Protector and Grab Handles by Terrawagen
We are now a Terrawagen distributor and have added some of their products, like the Sprinter front fender flares, bug shield style hood protector , and grab handles.
Cool NASA Sprinter Picture
Many Sprinter owners are all about the spirit of travel and adventure. We are sharing this picture in honor of the Pluto flyby. The New Horizons space craft will begin sending data back from Pluto on July 14th, 2015. Check out the cool NASA Sprinter! www.space.com has some excellent information on the mission as does the NASA site.
Summer product update
We've been out camping, and we've got lots of new ideas and products we'll be bringing on to the website. Thank you to our loyal customers that keep checking in with us. We're glad you're here!
Article on how to determine the correct year of your Sprinter or Sprinter bases RV Chassis
There are basically three models of Sprinter on the road in the US at this time. The early year model 2002 to 2006; the mid model from 2007 to 2018 and the the newest model or late model 2019 and up. Some RV's built in 2007, 2008 and 2009 were built on the early model 2006 chassis. You may also see this with the 2019 model RV's being built on a 2018 Chassis.
Suspension options: Leaf springs vs. Air Bags vs. Air-ride
The Sprinter chassis is used for many different applications, it is a versatile vehicle, and there are many different reasons why someone would want to upgrade their Sprinter's suspension. Choosing a suspension upgrade can be one of the most important ways to make your Sprinter more comfortable, help level your ride, or to help reduce rocking, sway or wind drift. You can also use a suspension lift kit to gain ground clearance.
Keep in mind than many people and after market manufacturers use different terminology when talking about spring helpers, air ride, air bags, add a leafs, etc. An overload spring was a common term once used but the name was dropped due to the fact that no product will allow you to exceed the manufacturers Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Again none of these products allow you to exceed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. That rating is set by the vehicle manufacturer and many things come into play like the size of your brakes, wheel bearings, axles, and transmission strength. Vehicle stability and many other factors are all considered when your vehicle manufacturer sets the GVWR.
Sprinter vans come with rear leaf springs, so one option is to beef up or replace your leaf springs, all depending on what your goal is. Leaf springs can work alone as sent out by the factory or be upgraded with helper springs or air bags. Helper springs like the SumoSprings can help reduce sway, rocking and even some wind drift. They are a load holding product that add additional load support to your existing leaf springs. Depending on the product and situation they can also be used to help level your ride when sagging. SumoSprings are basically an airless air bag type system. The SuperSprings are also a helper type spring and work with your existing springs by adding an additional leaf to to the top of your spring pack. Helper springs are added in addition to your existing leaf spring pack and work together with your factory springs regardless of what configuration they come in. Some helper springs will also help to level a vehicle that squats in the back. Also some helper springs will have some adjust-ability but many do not.
Add - a - leafs also work in a similar fashion to a helper spring by adding additional leaves or blades under your existing spring pack. Add a leafs can add load support and or height increases depending on how they are set up.
An air bag system like the Boss air bags is similar to a helper spring but adds adjust-ability. They work in combination with your factory leaf springs in the rear. These are generally a bolt on type item that adds load support and when adding or removing air you can reduce sag or firm the ride. Many air bags can be set up with a compressor and gauge and will allow for adjust-ability form inside the cab.
Replacement springs for your Sprinter can be used for a variety of things and not all springs are the same or built for the same situation. These are a whole new spring pack that will replace your existing factory springs. Some spring packs are designed for additional load support and to help reduce sag and stabilize heavy vehicles. Replacement springs can be designed to lift the vehicle higher for more ground clearance which can help accommodate larger tires. Another spring can be designed to help soften the ride. The building of a softer riding spring takes additional steps, knowledge, and materials in order to work correctly. Any leaf spring replacement must be designed correctly so they will accommodate the load of the vehicle and last through all the wear and tear that a spring puts up with. Your whole vehicle is riding on them.
Another option is a true air-ride system like the Glide Rite 4-bag air ride system. These systems will remove the rear leaf springs altogether and replaces the steel factory springs with air bags. When you hear 4 bag, many times people think this is a front and rear air ride system. Almost all air ride type products target only the rear of the vehicle, so a 4 bag system will add two air bags just forward of the rear axle and two bags rearward of the axle. The air-ride system is considered the smoothest ride you'll find for your Sprinter van or RV. They are generally designed for a comfort ride but can also be set up to allow you to dump the air for lowering the rear loading height. Some have adjust ability while others maintain a factory set ride height. Air ride systems are generally the most complicated systems to install.
Leaf spring upgrades, helper springs, air bags, or an air-ride system can dramatically improve your performance, making your trip more comfortable, more relaxing, and more fun.
For a basic Sprinter suspension overview see our Sprinter Suspension 101 article here.