Air brakes on Class A diesel pusher
Hello, we recently purchased a Fleetwood diesel pusher. We have been on 3 short trips with it. It is equipped with air brakes - when switched on the RV will slow when my foot is off the pedal. I rea...
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Hi RH,
A tag adds stability while underway and allows the coach to carry morre weight. And yes the tag wheels have air brakes to help in braking. You can also lift the tag axle to put more weight on the drive wheels for better tracking to get out of mud etc. The tag can also be lifted to allow for tighter turns.
You will find some parks having a sign saying “lift tax axle”. These is to stop the dragging/skidding effect a tag can have, especially on blacktop.
Hope that helps.
A tag adds stability while underway and allows the coach to carry morre weight. And yes the tag wheels have air brakes to help in braking. You can also lift the tag axle to put more weight on the drive wheels for better tracking to get out of mud etc. The tag can also be lifted to allow for tighter turns.
You will find some parks having a sign saying “lift tax axle”. These is to stop the dragging/skidding effect a tag can have, especially on blacktop.
Hope that helps.
