New to me--2014 Freelander 21QB rough ride
I've recently purchased (3 days ago) a 2014 Coachmen Freelander 21QB. Drove it home from the seller (about 90 miles) around Nashville. It handles fine--BUT I was about beat to death on the ride....
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Thanks for all the input. I neglected to mention that this is a Chevy 450 chassis.
Right now it appears to be light in the rear, since that's where the bed and bathroom are. It's a typical kitchen across from the dinette in the center.
Much of the time I will be the only person in it, and I don't take tons of stuff. Essentials like water hose, sewer hose, etc. A couple of chairs and kitchen stuff plus clothes, toiletries and bedding for one. I'm guessing that is about 500 lb max.
Part of the time I will have one or more grandchildren with me so figure another 500 for them together with their stuff.
The tires appear to be in good condition; the previous owner has had it 2 years and used it 4 times, and 19,000 miles on it. I do not think these are the original tires as there is zero sidewall cracking and almost no tread wear. I suspect the tires were put on before this owner bought it. We couldn't find the date code but it was pouring rain and I didn't take time to look carefully.
If the front alignment is not good, would that show up in tire wear?
I think I will get weights with a full tank of water and a decent amount of stuff in it, then add in for passengers and their stuff distributed pretty evenly. Then find the inflation tables for the tires, if possible and set it right. Then evaluate the need for other stuff.
Right now it appears to be light in the rear, since that's where the bed and bathroom are. It's a typical kitchen across from the dinette in the center.
Much of the time I will be the only person in it, and I don't take tons of stuff. Essentials like water hose, sewer hose, etc. A couple of chairs and kitchen stuff plus clothes, toiletries and bedding for one. I'm guessing that is about 500 lb max.
Part of the time I will have one or more grandchildren with me so figure another 500 for them together with their stuff.
The tires appear to be in good condition; the previous owner has had it 2 years and used it 4 times, and 19,000 miles on it. I do not think these are the original tires as there is zero sidewall cracking and almost no tread wear. I suspect the tires were put on before this owner bought it. We couldn't find the date code but it was pouring rain and I didn't take time to look carefully.
If the front alignment is not good, would that show up in tire wear?
I think I will get weights with a full tank of water and a decent amount of stuff in it, then add in for passengers and their stuff distributed pretty evenly. Then find the inflation tables for the tires, if possible and set it right. Then evaluate the need for other stuff.
