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12-17-2013, 08:56 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Olympia, WA
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Koni shocks on a winnebago
Does anyone have an opinion  if Koni shocks will help improve the handling or just the ride of my 38J?
The Toads
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12-17-2013, 11:11 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
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It really depends on what you want to cure. What chassis are we talking about?
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Neil V
2001 Winnebago Adventurer WFG35U
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12-17-2013, 11:23 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Koni's
The stock bilsteins shocks were ok, but the koni's ride is much better in my opinion on my Itasca. 
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2005 Itasca 33V Sunrise 8.1 Workhorse W-20
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12-17-2013, 11:34 AM
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Winnebago Camper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilV
It really depends on what you want to cure. What chassis are we talking about?
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Workhorse W 24
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12-17-2013, 09:18 PM
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Winnebago Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheToads
Workhorse W 24
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And you are trying to cure harsh ride, sway, wandering, body roll, etc?
First thing to start with is the have the coach weighed at the four corners when it is loaded for travel including occupants, redistributing items if off blanced side side or too heavily biased front to back getting rid of items if overloaded and then inflate the tires according to the tire manufactures weight chart. Many find that this alone is all they need to get the ride they desire.
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Neil V
2001 Winnebago Adventurer WFG35U
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12-18-2013, 02:53 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Coarsegold, CA
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I have them, I like them. I had a serious overshoot issue with the stock shocks, more like not having shocks.
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2001 Winnebago Adventurer, 35U, W-20 8.1
F+R Trac bars, F+R sway bars, SafTsteer, F Sumo Springs, 4 Koni FSDs
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12-18-2013, 07:00 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Murphy, NC, USA
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Hi,
I replaced my Monroe shocks with the Konis and it made a world of difference as the shocks I took off were no good as far as shocks go.
The Koni's will give you a better ride but will not help any sway you have or rock and roll.. You will need sway bars for that problem.
Good luck!
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12-19-2013, 11:52 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: South Lyon, Michigan
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I also replaced the stock Monroe shocks with Koni's on our 33V (W20) at 38k miles. The original shocks were shot, resulting in some body roll when turning and noticeable wind effects when passing or being passed by large trucks. The new shocks eliminated the problems.
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Eric & Karen, South Lyon, MI, 2015 Winnebago Sightseer 36V
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12-19-2013, 01:55 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Quite a few years ago, replaced stock shocks on the front suspension of our coach with the Koni FSD's, made a world of difference in ride improvement.
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2000 Residency 3790 v10 w/tags 5 Star tune & Banks system Suzuki XL7 toad
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12-19-2013, 07:21 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: south NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric n Karen
I also replaced the stock Monroe shocks with Koni's on our 33V (W20) at 38k miles. The original shocks were shot, resulting in some body roll when turning and noticeable wind effects when passing or being passed by large trucks. The new shocks eliminated the problems.
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Not sure if mine were shot but I replaced them many moons ago, passing trucks are not an issue anymore. Much better handling with the Koni shocks! 
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2001 32-V Suncruiser,Ford V-10, 310 HP, 4 Koni FSD's, KVH Tracvision,trickle charge, awning travel lock, 1 dinning room slide; no roof leaks, 03malibu toad sometimes, Blackhawk all terrain towbar, Roadmaster brake Pro,1 wife,1 westy, life is good!
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12-20-2013, 07:45 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Orange Beach, Alabama
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My two cents on shocks is this: When I bought the coach (27'), it was equipped with Bilsteins on the front, and looked like OEM's on the back. The backs were not doing what they needed to do so I replaced them and the fronts with the monroe matic gas magnums. I am totally pleased with the ride of the coach. I am of the opinion the Bilsteins were too stiff for my small coach.
For my money and the coach, I could not justify the cost of the Bilstiens or Koni's.
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12-21-2013, 11:06 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2008
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A set of Koni's are the best value (bang for the buck) handling mod you can make. Aside from a 4 wheel weigh with loading and air pressure adjustments (practically free).
Get weighed & shocks before investing in sway and/or track bars & steering stabilizers. IMHO & experience with an 07 W22 Adventurer 33V.
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