RV Running Gear, Chassis & Suspension
Precision Handling. Highway Safety. Peace of Mind.
Your RV’s chassis and running gear are the most hardworking components of your rig. They carry thousands of pounds at highway speeds, enduring potholes, heat, and vibration. At Rocky Valley RV, we specialize in high-performance suspension upgrades and meticulous mechanical maintenance to ensure your journey is as smooth as your destination.
Critical Axle & Bearing Maintenance
"Out of sight, out of mind" can be a dangerous philosophy for wheel bearings. Failure to maintain your running gear is the #1 cause of roadside breakdowns.
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Professional Bearing Repacking: We don't just "pump grease" through a zerk. We pull the hubs, clean the bearings to inspect for pitting or heat damage, and hand-pack them with high-temp Lucas Red-N-Tacky grease.
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Brake Inspection & Adjustment: We check shoe thickness, magnet operation, and drum condition. Proper brake synchronization is vital for stopping power in the Tennessee mountains.
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Axle Alignment & Inspection: Uneven tire wear? We inspect your axles for bows, bends, or spindles that are out of true, ensuring your tires track straight and last longer.
Performance Suspension Upgrades
Most RVs come from the factory with "budget" suspension components that offer limited movement. If your rig feels like it’s "walking" behind you or "chucking" over bridges, we offer elite solutions to stabilize your ride.
MORryde® CRE3000 Suspension System
Upgrade your standard steel equalizer to the MORryde CRE3000 for a night-and-day difference in towing.
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3 Inches of Suspension Travel: Unlike stock equalizers, the CRE3000 provides over 3 inches of vertical travel, allowing your RV to absorb massive road impacts rather than transferring them to the frame.
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Compressed Rubber Compression: Utilizing a unique rubber core to cushion shock, this system smoothens out the "jolts" from potholes and uneven highway expansion joints.
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Protects Your Investment: By dampening road vibration, the CRE3000 reduces the stress on your RV's sidewalls, cabinetry, and electronics, helping prevent interior damage over time.
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Unique Travel Slot: Designed with a specialized slot for increased wheel travel, ensuring your tires stay in contact with the road for better braking and tracking.
Heavy-Duty Shackle & Wet Bolt Kits
To get the most out of your MORryde upgrade, we recommend pairing it with a heavy-duty shackle kit.
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Bronze Bushings: We replace the thin factory plastic bushings with greaseable (wet) bronze bushings for a lifetime of quiet, friction-free operation.
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Thicker Steel: Our upgraded shackles are 1/2" thick steel, eliminating the risk of the "oval out" or snapping common with thin factory plates.
MORryde® X-Factor Crossmember
Standard RV frames are susceptible to lateral (side-to-side) stress, especially during tight turns or when navigating uneven terrain. The X-Factor Crossmember provides a massive boost to your chassis strength.
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Up to 94% Stress Reduction: This high-strength, low-alloy steel crossmember reinforces your frame hangers, reducing the stress that causes frame cracks and hanger failure by nearly 94%.
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Lateral Stability: By creating a bridge between the driver and passenger side frame rails, it provides the lateral strength your RV needs to stay rigid and stable while towing.
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Custom Fit for Any Frame: Whether you have a standard frame or a Correct Track system, the X-Factor is adjustable to fit your specific width and hanger style.
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No Welding Required: This is a precision bolt-on upgrade, meaning we can increase your frame's structural integrity without the need for high-heat welding that can compromise factory coatings.
Worried about structural damage from road vibration? Check out our Roof & Structural Repair page to see how we fix leaks and rot.