Ford E450 V10 Chassis
The Ford E-Series motorhome chassis, including the E-450, is one of the most widely used and well-established platforms for Class C motorhomes in North America. Built on Ford’s long-running cutaway van design, it is engineered to support the weight and demands of a fully equipped motorhome while maintaining reliable road performance and serviceability. The E-450 features heavy-duty suspension components, larger brakes, and a higher gross vehicle weight rating to support larger coaches with additional amenities. Because the E-Series has been used by RV manufacturers for decades, it has become one of the most common chassis found under Class C motorhomes, valued for its durability, straightforward maintenance, and the widespread availability of parts and service across North America, making it a proven and dependable foundation for long-distance RV travel.
Part Recommendations
- Solutions for Sway & Body Roll
- Solutions for Steering Wander
- Solutions for Harsh Ride, Bounce & Porpoising
Front Sway Bar
*Fits E350 & E450 2009-Current. Included in the 1139-189. Can be installed with the 1139-176.
Rear Sway Bar
*Fits E350 & E450 without factory rear sway bar, 1975-current. 1-1/2" diameter.
*Fits E350 & E450 without factory rear sway bar, 1975-current. 1-5/8" diameter.
Front SumoSprings
Rear SumoSprings
*Fits E350 & E450 2012-current. Has a 1500 lb. capacity when compressed at 50%
*Fits E350 & E450 2012-current. Has a 2800 lb. capacity when compressed at 50%
*Fits some E350 & E450 2001-current. Do not use on van models; Requires 7" minimum clearance from sidewall of tire to frame on dual rear wheel models. Does not fit most Thor models due to addition bracing on frame.
*Fits some E350 & E450 2001-current. Do not use on van models; Requires 7" minimum clearance from sidewall of tire to frame on dual rear wheel models. Does not fit most Thor models due to addition bracing on frame.
*Fits some E350 & E450 2001-current. Do not use on van models; Requires 7" minimum clearance from sidewall of tire to frame on dual rear wheel models. Does not fit most Thor models due to addition bracing on frame.
SuperSprings
Safe-T-Plus
SuperSteer Rear Trac Bar
*Fits E350 & E450 V10 chassis that came with a factory rear sway bar. Does not fit with Bigfoot Leveling hydraulic lines.
*Fits E350 & E450 V10 chassis that did not come with a factory rear sway bar. Does not fit with aftermarket Hellwig rear sway bar upgrade.
Koni Shocks
Bilstein Shocks
Ford E350 & E450 V10 Package Options (2010-2020)
Ford E350 & E450 V10 Perfomance Steering & Suspension Packages
Our steering & suspension packages start with our SuperSteer® Rear Trac Bar, the Safe-T-Plus steering control and mounting bracket, and front and rear Koni FSD shocks. We have a couple addon options to the base package, including the Roadmaster Heavy Duty Rear Sway Bar upgrade, and Roadmaster Front Sway Bar upgrade with heavy duty end links. Each package tier adds an additional upgrade to the suspension. We have 2 packages available for the V10 chassis. The SS560 packages are designed for coaches that came with a factory rear sway bar, and the SS561 pakcages are designed for coaches that did not come with a factory rear sway bar. For the E-450 V10 chassis, the SS560 package is the most common. These packages fit Ford E350 & E450 V10 chassis from 2010-2020.
For coaches that came with a factory rear sway bar:
For coaches that did not come with a factory rear sway bar:
Ford E350 & E450 V10 Videos
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Why We Chose a Ford E450 RV For Our Next Suspension R&D Project
Why upgrade a Ford E450 RV? Learn why we chose this chassis, what upgrades are coming, and how this project will help improve ride quality and handling for RV owners.
2021 Ford E450 Class C
This year sure has seen a huge surge in people interested in the RVing lifestyle. We have felt this at our company due to the record number of steering and suspension part sales.
It seems due the air travel restrictions people may have just decided to hit the road and explore this great country of ours instead of traveling internationally.
Battle of the Class C RVs: Sprinter vs Ford E-Series!
If you haven't seen our video yet you can watch it below. In this short film, we put two of the most popular Class C RVs head-to-head to help you decide which one is the best fit for your road adventures.We realize there are many happy and dedicated owners of both chassis out there. However, each type of chassis has its unique benefits, issues, and potential upgrades to address its limitations.You get to choose. What will you pick?