Wheel alignment on new motor home
We're in the process of buying a Newmar Bay Star 2903. Dealer says not necessary to do a wheel alignment, but I've heard otherwise. Would appreciate suggestions from forum members. Thanks!!
Forum Discussion
I bought a brand new Newmar last year and I visited the factory twice. I was surprised to see that Newmar aligns every coach before it leaves the factory. I mentioned this to my tour guide and she was shocked to learn that other manufacturers don't do this. She had no idea.
In any case, my coach ran fine, but then I signed up for chassis training by Spartan in Charlotte Michigan 10 months later. Spartan weighed the coach, checked the ride height, checked all the suspension bolts, and checked the alignment. They made a tiny change to my alignment, no change to ride height or bolts, and suggested a change to my tire pressures. The changes were amazing. The already good ride became superb.
So yes, go ahead and do the alignment again after it's weighed down and as everyone else has said, go to a qualified truck shop. I highly suggest you contact the chassis manufacturer and ask them for a recommendation on where to take it.
In any case, my coach ran fine, but then I signed up for chassis training by Spartan in Charlotte Michigan 10 months later. Spartan weighed the coach, checked the ride height, checked all the suspension bolts, and checked the alignment. They made a tiny change to my alignment, no change to ride height or bolts, and suggested a change to my tire pressures. The changes were amazing. The already good ride became superb.
So yes, go ahead and do the alignment again after it's weighed down and as everyone else has said, go to a qualified truck shop. I highly suggest you contact the chassis manufacturer and ask them for a recommendation on where to take it.
