1st time long distance trip need advice
We bought our motor home last fall, we took one short trip with nothing in tow. We are now planning to drive 1500 miles one way pulling a Jeep Wrangler. I’m Apprehensive but reasonable confident. ...
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FLHTCI wrote:
How do you weight a coach?
Thank you
It's always good advice to weigh your coach in order to set PSI in your tires appropriately for the best ride and handling.
Load your rig like you are travelling - water, food, fuel, people, gear, and take it to a place to have it weighed. Lots of independent truck stops and companies and even some state facilities. 4 corner weights are best but at a minimum each axle. Based on the weights (they'll give you a receipt with your weights) adjust your PSI in your tires to the tire manufacturer's instructions.
Just like a car, you'll find that proper PSI provides optimum comfort and handling and can address a lot of perceived issues like wander and bouncy or a rigid ride.
Another benefit to weighing is it allows you to see where you are with the amount your MH can tow. Some people are surprised to find out that once loaded for travel they don't have enough capacity left to tow their car within the limits of the MH chassis and drivetrain.
