what to do with an over weight motorhome
Weighed my Jayco Granite Ridge 3100ss yesterday. Came in at 250 lbs over weight, but 500 lbs over on the rear axle. Spent the day going through everything. Outside rear storage is empty and the fro...
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Hey dumboat2,
When I bought my 2007 BT Cruiser Model 5291 (30ft with 3 slides), on E 450 chassis, I experienced the same overweight rear axle problem you have. I took the RV to the Ford service center and they said Gulf Stream overloaded the rear springs (9 leaf pkg) and it was a "Safety Concern". I contacted Gulf Stream and they agreed to upgrade the 9 leaf pkg to an 11 spring pkg at MorRyde and they also moved the generator from the rear passenger corner forward to the storage bin behind the front passenger seat. These additional springs really improved the stability of the ride and solid feel of the rear of the RV.
You need to let Jayco know that they are putting an RV on the road that is not designed for the chassis they put it on and have created a major "Safety Concern".
Pete
When I bought my 2007 BT Cruiser Model 5291 (30ft with 3 slides), on E 450 chassis, I experienced the same overweight rear axle problem you have. I took the RV to the Ford service center and they said Gulf Stream overloaded the rear springs (9 leaf pkg) and it was a "Safety Concern". I contacted Gulf Stream and they agreed to upgrade the 9 leaf pkg to an 11 spring pkg at MorRyde and they also moved the generator from the rear passenger corner forward to the storage bin behind the front passenger seat. These additional springs really improved the stability of the ride and solid feel of the rear of the RV.
You need to let Jayco know that they are putting an RV on the road that is not designed for the chassis they put it on and have created a major "Safety Concern".
Pete
