Gasser Handling - Specific Question
I have a specific question regarding improving the handling on my 33' National SeaBreeze. I realize there have been many threads on this topic (I've participated in some of them) but I've not seen th...
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"..the dynamics of suspension". That's fine, except, that in order to find the answers to your questions, IMO you need to isolate the components of your goals. Do you want to concentrate on directional stability first, or do you want to improve on "the handling"?
I should add that I actually was very proud of my 33 ft Winnebago Vectra, when I bought it. It too was on a 208" wheelbase F-33 TRUCK chassis. This chassis is what forced me to try again. It had a long enough wheelbase, but it also had several design deficiencies which made it a poor choice for a motorhome IMO. I could write much more on this subject.
What is YOUR interpretation of "good handling".
What is YOUR interpretation of good directional stability.
Why exactly did you choose to add the rear anti-roll bar?
Do you thoroughly understand how and why "caster" works?
You really do not need to answer these questions. I just wanted you to know some of my thoughts.
Correction:
CORRECTION:
The wheelbase on my Vectra was 228 inches. I remembered that on mine the wheelbase-to-overall length was about 56%, giving it better directional stability than the subject motorhome (208" wheelbase with 51% ratio.
I should add that I actually was very proud of my 33 ft Winnebago Vectra, when I bought it. It too was on a 208" wheelbase F-33 TRUCK chassis. This chassis is what forced me to try again. It had a long enough wheelbase, but it also had several design deficiencies which made it a poor choice for a motorhome IMO. I could write much more on this subject.
What is YOUR interpretation of "good handling".
What is YOUR interpretation of good directional stability.
Why exactly did you choose to add the rear anti-roll bar?
Do you thoroughly understand how and why "caster" works?
You really do not need to answer these questions. I just wanted you to know some of my thoughts.
Correction:
CORRECTION:
The wheelbase on my Vectra was 228 inches. I remembered that on mine the wheelbase-to-overall length was about 56%, giving it better directional stability than the subject motorhome (208" wheelbase with 51% ratio.
