Rear leaf springs

[eric1514]

Does this look right. This is the only RV I've crawled under so I have no frame of reference.

Driver's side looking ahead of the wheels


Driver's side looking behind the wheels


Starting from the back there is a slight downward curve that is really exaggerated towards the front. I'm used to springs curving up at both ends like on by PU Truck. These look like they've completely collapsed.

Hope I'm wrong,
Eric

[NTORACN]

I put a set of firestone air bags on the back of my old 2000 Tioga 22C on a E350 chassis to level the ride height. My sprigs looked the same as yours. My newer 2006 Tioga 24D on a GM chassis sits more level and the springs have a more normal arch on the GM chassis.

[ron_dittmer]

I am "Very" impressed with the lack of corrosion on that 1999. Most rigs are a total wreck by that age, sitting outside exposed to the elements. I suppose that's the benefit to Sedona AZ. If anything is wrong with it, just fix it and keep going.

[eric1514]

smkettner wrote:
How far to the bump stops? Does it look level?

Fully loaded with gas, water, propane and stuff, I'm about 3.5-4 inches off the stops and it might sit a tad low in back. It doesn't look like I've ever contacted the stops with the axle, so I'm guess I good to go.

Eric

[time2roll]

How far to the bump stops? Does it look level?

[eric1514]

Thanks folks. Yes it's an E350. I'm really happy to know that that downward re-curve is normal. I didn't want to hear about buying new springs.

Eric

[tatest]

If it is a E-series, that is the normal position for the springs.

[j-d]

Late model (meaning 1992 and up) E-Series have that inverted arch. The older ones had the classic look.

[bsshelby]

I've just bought a 2010 Winnebago with 8,000 miles and it's springs look similar. I don't think it's a problem. However, I'm going to get a set of Firestone air bags added to the rear suspension. Just go by a dealer and look at a new one for more assurance.

[nevadanick]

If its not sitting on the bump stops then its not a problem.

[Mich_F]

I have a 1997MH and a 2014MH,on an E350 and E450, both of which look like that.

[snowdance]

I have a 2000 Jamboree 23b but on a Chevy. Mine is 25 foot as Chevy moved the engine forward about a foot to give the passenger and driver more foot room ect.

We looked at several Fords and they also had that spring sag down. I bothered me but did seem they all had it. Went with the Chevy because the springs are about 18 inches longer in front and go up on both ends. Several of my friends have added leafs to get rid of it.

[branson4020]

They should look just like what you're used to seeing on a PU truck. Those suckers are shot.

[the_bear_II]

looks like fatigue or overloaded.