Fraserway RV Keep Your Adventures Rolling Coast to Coast!

This suspension upgrade turned into way more than just swapping springs. In this episode of RVing With Joe, we head to Fraserway RV to upgrade the first-generation Curt Independent Suspension on our Ember Overland and tackle some major wear issues discovered during service. Along the way, we break down the real difference between legal GVWR limits and mechanical capability, why newer Ember trailers have higher-rated suspension components, and what this upgrade actually changes in the real world for towing stability, braking, and safety margins. I choose Fraserway since they sell and work on the very popular NoBo trailers with Beast Mode, which is the same suspension system from Curt (Lippert). Check out Fraserway RV at fraserway.com and on YouTube@fraserwayrv We dive into the realities of pushing an RV hard across thousands of kilometers of rough roads, off-grid camping, mountain travel, and heavy loading. After 30,000 km of real-world use, the original suspension, drums, and brake components were showing serious wear, leading to a full brake and bearing service while the trailer was already apart. This video gives an honest behind-the-scenes look at RV maintenance decisions, suspension theory, towing lessons learned, and the importance of understanding ratings versus real mechanical limitations. By the end of the install, the trailer is sitting noticeably higher with more suspension travel, improved headroom, and a completely different towing feel on the road. We also talk about future tire upgrades, weight distribution adjustments, and upcoming real-world testing before heading out on the Alberta summer adventure. If you're into RV upgrades, towing tech, suspension setups, overlanding, Ember trailers, or just learning how these systems actually work, this one's packed with useful info. The part number for the coil spring used on the Curt Independent Suspension 5.2K limit is 2021133035. 👍 Support the Channel There are a few ways to help keep the wheels turning and the cameras rolling: 🛒 Official Merchandise RVing With Joe 👉 https://rvingwithjoe-shop.fourthwall.com/ 💲 Direct Support Gas and diesel are not cheap. Contributions help cover travel and production costs. PayPal: [email protected] ← The EASIEST way to support us ✅ More Ways to Support Subscribe for weekly RV travel and real-world RV content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RVingWithJoe 📬 Contact Business or general inquiries: [email protected] 🏔 GET BUSY LIVING!!! ⛰ #RVLife #Camping #TravelTrailer #RVing #Overlanding #RVLifestyle #Adventure #TrailerLife #TruckCamping #CampingLife #RVUpgrade #RVRepair #RVMaintenance #Towing #OffGrid #OutdoorAdventure #EmberRV #Travel #RoadTrip #RVTravel #Overland #RVLiving #CanadianRV #TruckAndTrailer #rvcommunity 00:00 Intro 00:23 Why This Suspension Upgrade Matters 02:08 Legal GVWR vs Real Mechanical Limits 03:37 Why I Chose Fraserway RV 04:44 Inspecting the Old Suspension & Service Drop-Off 07:38 Brake Problems, Wear & Repairs Found 10:00 First Drive After the Suspension Upgrade 🚐🔥