Will Air bags make a big difference?
So we've had a 21'5th wheel for 16 years, and love it, but it's getting long in the tooth, and it's a little small, so we bought a 2012 Shasta Revere BH, 27', 31' with the hitch. We took it on our fi...
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mkirsch wrote:Thank you for for the explanations and advice. I'll be getting back to the Cat scale in the next few days. The bars are difficult to install, and necessitate me jacking the camper and truck up close to the max in order to accomplish it, but then I'm getting weaker in my old (70) age :)
The scale operator should have instructed you on what to do to get proper weights. He just took your money.
Fender measurements are almost as good as weights. 1-1/2" of squat in the rear is FINE. You don't need to be at unloaded ride height. The truck is designed with 2" of rake to ride level while having a load in the back.
The most important measurement is the front fender. You need three measurements. One unhitched. Two hitched withOUT the bars attached. Three hitched WITH the bars attached. You are missing measurement #2 here.
The ideal range for measurement #3 is halfway between measurement #1 and #2. Closer to #1 is better.
Are the bars easy to install? If so they are NOT doing their job.
Truck Measures without hooked up
Front 35.75"
Rear 37.75"
Truck Measure after hooked up
Front 36.00"
Rear 36.25
You are only .25" off in the front so you should be transferring PLENTY of weight, assuming you measured in the exact same location both times.
