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j-d wrote:Well, actually my other car is a very stiff C5 Corvette and the RVs primary purpose is to tow my Formula Vee race car to SCCA road racing events, so I guess I'm somewhat spoiled regarding handling. But I also used to drive a 55,000lb plow truck and I don't remember it being like this. Of course that truck had extremely heavy duty suspension for carrying super heavy loads so it's really not Apples to Apples.
OP, Your word "Wallowing" continues to nag me. Unless your other car is a Porsche, you shouldn't be using "wallow" as a comparative to other vehicles' handling when you talk about a relatively small RV. I envision EXTREME sway, and it's hard to think there isn't something badly worn or damaged in the OEM springs or their shackles, etc. But especially on a Chevy chassis, that seems to handle a little better than a comparable Ford, "wallow" just doesn't fit, at least for me. By all means, the Hellwig sway bar will help. I hope it alleviates your defined wallow. If not, air bags might work, and speaking of Hellwig, a "helper" spring that kicks in when one side it goes to be the down side the helper on the up side isn't stiffening it. My guess... If it wallows as bad as the word Wallow implies, I think there's spring work ahead... And I hope not, just a couple mods will help you.
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wbwood wrote:
You can't drive them like you drive a buick...lol
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Hank85713 wrote:
.... Mine is an E450 BTW
13000lbs on scale.
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CharlesinGA wrote:
I believe the recommended pressure is printed on a placard inside the driver's door on most vehicles. Of course as you point out, circumstances dictate...
Jan-04-2017 01:46 AM
CharlesinGA wrote:I believe the recommended pressure is printed on a placard inside the driver's door on most vehicles. Of course as you point out, circumstances dictate...pnichols wrote:
You need to:
2. Run your rear tires at the Load E maximum of 80 lbs..
Common mis conception is to run tires at sidewall max inflation pressure. This creates a harsh ride and poor tire wear. There is a magic number for every circumstance based on weight the tires are carrying, and it isn't the max. On my 10,200 lb Max Gross View with 225/75R16 E rated tires, the number is about 62 lbs.
Scroll down to page 21 of the PDF linked to for LT tire inflation ratings for 16 inch wheels, both single and dual. You have to know the load on the axle to read the charts, and this is for Michelin tires, but I suspect that other brands will not vary much from this.
http://www.michelintruck.com/assets/pdf/Truck_Tire_Data_Book_Jan2007.pdf
Charles
Jan-03-2017 07:01 PM