Re: check out ? , Forums

merctoby

i think if i were you i would take the motorhome to be weighed in , the other thing i would do is check out the shock obsorbers ,

your springs will always take a little more on them than is mentioned for axle weight , you could have a cracked leaf hard to spot too ,
also i would get a set of stands , best ones to get are the ones you would find holding up , static caravans and place them under the chassis. when laid up for periods ,

just a thought , for you .possiblity Idea

you might have spacers fitted , these widen the tyre . lots of people do this .

hope you sort this out ,
it,s safe to be safe Very Happy

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all the best ,
denton.

Grath

merctoby

ALSO HAVE YOUR SHOCKS CHECKED OUT !. Exclamation

hi their , you should fit heavy duty shock obsorbers , when you car pulls a trailer you put uprated shocks to bear the cornering sustained . i had the hymer s660 the front drivers side was always leaning in , when we did roundabouts , the lean would end up with a rub , although you now fitted Airide , i would still invest in rear heavy duty shock obsorbers you will notice the difference right away , when you leave a vehicle awhile it will settle as the fluid in shock will cease to be and settle,s . when you drive the shock action of road use will pump fluid inside and will hold it,s weight .
so i would not rely on Airide to support you in corners hydraulic fluid in side obsorber works 2 ways when you are on bumpy roads the fluid prevents your rear being thrown up and down , as with air it would just push up .
still check your weight at weigh bridge ,

we had lots of these problems in the workshop , on commercial vehicles . they are more critical .

all the best , and take care .

denton Very Happy

Grath

[quote="merctoby"]ALSO HAVE YOUR SHOCKS CHECKED OUT !. Exclamation

hi their , you should fit heavy duty shock obsorbers ,
still check your weight at weigh bridge ,

Hi Merctoby,
Thanks for your input.
I don't need to weigh as the weight is as I posted earlier. I work within the Commercial vehicle trailer manufacturing industry and I do understand what you are saying
It is not over weight but is on the 3500 kg limit, however it is made to be used at 3900kg and even possibly higher at 4100kg but it has been down rated when registered.
I also think the original shockers are ok, however I do take your point.
It seems ok now since the new tyres were fitted and Airide.
I have lowered the pressure to only 35 psi and now even in both sides and it is still ok. I did have more in the side that rubbed but I think it was not needed.
I will keep my eye on things
Thanks