Mor/Ryde. IS

[piper guy]

We're sitting in the coach up on jacks as I write this . Coach is inside the service bays at the plant, new suspension is hung and Sergio is part way through the Kodiak brake install.
Can't say enough good things about the people here and the products they make. Everyone is knowledgeable, dedicated to what they do and can't do enough for you. I can't wait to tow the rig with the new suspension.

Col John and Sam just left, I'm waiting to talk to them later tonight to see what their thoughts are. I know his impressions are the same as mine - super people.

Only have my iPad with me for now, will post pictures when I get back next week. So far from everyone I've talked to, I think it will be the best money spent on the rig.

[Adamsvr]

Just curious, but how expensive is the Moride/Kodiac costing? Please let us know your impressions after the install.

[spindrift]

I'm interested as well.

[Oriana]

Don't have the time this summer, but it definitely something we are considering in the future.

[Titan Guy]

I was quoted $3,000 for 7k using my existing disc brakes.

[piper guy]

Update on the IS

Left Mor/Ryde this afternoon. Took Sergio two full days to do the Disc brakes and the IS. For those of you that asked, it was $6100.00 installed for the 8k axles, Timken bearings, and Kodiak Disc Brakes.

My thoughts so far after about 250 miles today:

1. Best money I have spent on the coach. Braking is incredible and the ride from the coach and truck is unbelievably better. Going over railroad tracks and coming off bridge joints on the interstates is a non - event. When you go over tracks, you don't even feel it in the truck.

2. Overall ride with the coach on is now better than the truck alone. Except when pulling away from a stop or climbing a hill and the truck downshifts, you really have to remember and remind yourself that the coach is back there.

3. They found one of my spring hangers on the old suspension was cracked. Trailer seemed to tow fine but it was going to be a matter of time till I had a problem big time.

4. Stuff doesn't move around much. All of the things in the bathroom cabinet that used to fall over didn't and all of the glasses and stuff in the kitchen didn't either

Bottom line - if I ever replace the RW, the next coach will have this system before I take delivery. When we were at Mor/Ryde there were 6 DRV Mobile Suites there to have the alignment done. DRV puts the IS on at the factory

Hope this helps

[Oriana]

Vaughan - thanks for the update.

[hoosierguy]

Originally Posted by piper guy

Update on the IS

Left Mor/Ryde this afternoon. Took Sergio two full days to do the Disc brakes and the IS. For those of you that asked, it was $6100.00 installed for the 8k axles, Timken bearings, and Kodiak Disc Brakes.

My thoughts so far after about 250 miles today:

1. Best money I have spent on the coach. Braking is incredible and the ride from the coach and truck is unbelievably better. Going over railroad tracks and coming off bridge joints on the interstates is a non - event. When you go over tracks, you don't even feel it in the truck.

2. Overall ride with the coach on is now better than the truck alone. Except when pulling away from a stop or climbing a hill and the truck downshifts, you really have to remember and remind yourself that the coach is back there.

3. They found one of my spring hangers on the old suspension was cracked. Trailer seemed to tow fine but it was going to be a matter of time till I had a problem big time.

4. Stuff doesn't move around much. All of the things in the bathroom cabinet that used to fall over didn't and all of the glasses and stuff in the kitchen didn't either

Bottom line - if I ever replace the RW, the next coach will have this system before I take delivery. When we were at Mor/Ryde there were 6 DRV Mobile Suites there to have the alignment done. DRV puts the IS on at the factory

Hope this helps

Vaughn,

This is great information. Thanks for the update.

Guy

[atom ant]

Thanks Vaughan!

Heads up to everyone to check those spring hangers regularly. Lippert has just not figured out how to hang a spring yet. Plagued Keystone, and doesn't look like Redwood is immune either.

[UNDRPSI]

Vaughn,
Glad that everything went well. It’s really to bad that Redwood would not offer this as a option. We’re going back to have the first year check done on our's on our way to the rally. ZERO troubles with our’s and there only 4 grease fitting to do. It was the BEST THING we did to our’s! Have you talked to John & Sam to see how they like theirs? I’ve always said I’ve taken a 7.0 Rolling Earthquake and with the MoR/ryde IS REDUCED it to a 3.0 aftershock. What did you think of the trains? LOL

[mhs4771]

Just a quick note to add to what has already been said. We did the IS/Disk upgrade on our Montana, and had IS added to the RW last spring.
The folks at Mor/ryde are super.
I really think we need to work on RW to make the IS an option. Just about every other higher end unit makes it an option, so why not RW?

[spindrift]

I would love to do this upgrade. It seems the roads aren't getting any better and just about any RV will get pounded going down the road these days.

[Buddy Wallace]

Did you get the oil bath hubs and 5/8 stud bolts like the DRV Mobil Suite has? I already have 17.5 H rated tires and rims, but they would probable have to be changed because I have 9/16" bolts now.
Thanks for the info.

[Buddy Wallace]

Originally Posted by piper guy

Update on the IS

Left Mor/Ryde this afternoon. Took Sergio two full days to do the Disc brakes and the IS. For those of you that asked, it was $6100.00 installed for the 8k axles, Timken bearings, and Kodiak Disc Brakes.

My thoughts so far after about 250 miles today:

1. Best money I have spent on the coach. Braking is incredible and the ride from the coach and truck is unbelievably better. Going over railroad tracks and coming off bridge joints on the interstates is a non - event. When you go over tracks, you don't even feel it in the truck.

2. Overall ride with the coach on is now better than the truck alone. Except when pulling away from a stop or climbing a hill and the truck downshifts, you really have to remember and remind yourself that the coach is back there.

3. They found one of my spring hangers on the old suspension was cracked. Trailer seemed to tow fine but it was going to be a matter of time till I had a problem big time.

4. Stuff doesn't move around much. All of the things in the bathroom cabinet that used to fall over didn't and all of the glasses and stuff in the kitchen didn't either

Bottom line - if I ever replace the RW, the next coach will have this system before I take delivery. When we were at Mor/Ryde there were 6 DRV Mobile Suites there to have the alignment done. DRV puts the IS on at the factory

Hope this helps

Did you get the oil bath hubs and 5/8 stud bolts like the DRV Mobil Suite has? I already have 17.5 H rated tires and rims, but they would probable have to be changed because I have 9/16" bolts now.
Thanks for the info.

[Buddy Wallace]

http://www.morryde.com/aftermarket/s...system-37.html

[piper guy]

Considered the oil bath but decided against it on the advice of many knowledgeable people. Did spend the extra and use Timken bearings.
Can't help you on the stud question. I had G tires Nd didn't change anything there Q

[Thumper7]

I'm sure hoping Redwood will add the Mor Ryde IS with 8k axles and disc brakes as an option. We will have it on our next rv either installed as an option from the factory or I take the rig to Mor Ryde and have it installed. The Mor Ryde box pin is a great option also.

[Buddy Wallace]

Originally Posted by Thumper7

I'm sure hoping Redwood will add the Mor Ryde IS with 8k axles and disc brakes as an option. We will have it on our next rv either installed as an option from the factory or I take the rig to Mor Ryde and have it installed. The Mor Ryde box pin is a great option also.

We are getting the new lifetime roof in two weeks and just got the H rated 17.5 tires and rims last week, the Mor/ryde IS is next.

[Thumper7]

The lifetime roof would be another great "Option" for Redwood to offer. If the customer wants it and is willing to pay for it, what does it matter to RW? Be an industry leader and not just what everybody else does.

[atom ant]

gee I heard a New Mexico dealer advertising on the radio that they offer a lifetime warranty on any unit you buy from them! Boy was that a big bite!