Pre trip preparations...
We managed to score 5 days in the Zion Watchman CG for next week so today and tomorrow are dedicated to the requisite pre trip preparations. We have not used our coach since last fall, had to cancel Q...
Forum Discussion
Phedley wrote:
In response to the pre-trip air pressure. We are new to the class c motor home. We are running 70psi front and rear with the air bags at 60psi. The suspension has the heaviest sway bar that you can by I think that it’s 1 1/2” dia. Heavy duty shocks front and rear. The RV still does not handle well especially in the wind. It is all over the road. I’ve driven 18 wheelers before and they handle like a corvette this RV not so. I’m driving about 55-60 mph. Any ideas as to why it handles the way it does?
Without knowing what coach you have it is hard to guess but... Until you weigh your coach loaded as you normally travel you will no idea what the proper psi should be. Take your scale weights to the tire manufacturers load/inflation table and air up accordingly. Lots of folks {and I am one of them} add a 10 percent fudge factor for good measure.
Sounds to me like your front tires are probably over inflated for the load they actually are carrying which will exacerbate that "pig on skates" feeling. If you have a Ford 350/450 you would also probably benefit from some additional caster. The right should be around 4.8* and the left about 4.5*. Happily it is a simple matter to correct both of these and costs very little to do so.
Give us the specifics on your coach as that will make it easier for us to speculate further. Good luck!
:C
