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Larrysr1957
Explorer
Nov 03, 2017

Tag axle

I recently bought a Fleetwood Bounder 34V with a tag axle is this a good coach and are there benefits to the tag axle or just extra tires to buy. The coach is in emaculate condition also I'm new to the class A family what cruising speed do you recommend for highway driving for fuel mileage I'm currently running between 60-65 MPH
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  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Nov 03, 2017
    Larry, Tell us if your coach is on a Ford F53 chassis (460 or V10) or a Chevy P32 chassis (454). Both have their + & -. Then we can offer more.

    Richard
  • jplante4's avatar
    jplante4
    Explorer II
    Nov 03, 2017
    Can't comment on the quality of a Bounder.

    The Tag axle increases your weight carrying ability by spreading the rear weight across 2 axles.

    Every coach has a sweet spot speed where it just "seems happy". Mine is around 64 MPH. The DW's sweet spot is 63.
  • Two_Jayhawks's avatar
    Two_Jayhawks
    Explorer
    Nov 03, 2017
    Hello & welcome! A tag is there because one axle is not enough to safely carry the load. I also like 60-65 for driving.

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