B+ motorhomes
I just bought a Trail Lite B+ 211s with 8.1 Chevy engine. This is my fifth motorhome (others range from an old 20' Vagabond, and three Winnegagos, from 19 to 32'. This vehicle is fantastic. I am...
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rcwaz - Sorry you have not been able to try out your unit yet. I know what it is like once you have taken the step to get something. I am not sure how your new unit will react to sway and rock n roll. Your new unit is a little longer than most so called B+ units. If it handles like my shorter unit, you would just be wasting your money on a sway bar.
Ph - CharlesOK beat me to the response on your rear end ratio. I would agree with him. I do doubt you would have a drastic decrease in power for your relatively small unit. However, the cost of installing one would pay for an awful lot of gasoline. Let us know what you think of the Bilsteins?
cheeze1 - As I reported about a year ago, I installed Bilsteins on the front of my unit and I do not have any real positive or negative comments to report. I suspect my original units with under 20k miles were still good. I replaced them as my right front tire started cupping and I blamed it on bad shocks. Moved that tire to the rear inside position and it seems to be just fine. The most significant thing I did to improve the ride is adjust the tire air pressure. I then use my infrared thermometer to make sure my tires are not overheating.
Ph - CharlesOK beat me to the response on your rear end ratio. I would agree with him. I do doubt you would have a drastic decrease in power for your relatively small unit. However, the cost of installing one would pay for an awful lot of gasoline. Let us know what you think of the Bilsteins?
cheeze1 - As I reported about a year ago, I installed Bilsteins on the front of my unit and I do not have any real positive or negative comments to report. I suspect my original units with under 20k miles were still good. I replaced them as my right front tire started cupping and I blamed it on bad shocks. Moved that tire to the rear inside position and it seems to be just fine. The most significant thing I did to improve the ride is adjust the tire air pressure. I then use my infrared thermometer to make sure my tires are not overheating.
