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08-24-2020, 05:51 PM #1
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Suspension upgrades not helping
Ok 2800BH owners (or others). Towing our 2800 with a 2019 Ford Expy with HD towing. 9200 lb towing capacity. Blue Ox Sway Pro hitch. Installed CRE-3000 and Sumo springs before our first trip last weekend. Once on the road, I experienced a TON of bouncing and push-pull. Anything over 65 was white knuckle driving. Maybe I just stay at 60 mph for all my driving? Semi trucks were pushing me all over the place. I thought the suspension upgrades would have helped. Any suggestions short of replacing the TV? Thanks all.
Famtraveler24
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08-24-2020, 05:54 PM #2
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08-24-2020, 06:06 PM #3
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Thanks. When I ran the numbers, it was close, but with just 2 adults, one teen and minimal gear in the TV, it looked like we were the good. CAT scales the fail safe way to know for sure?
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08-24-2020, 06:09 PM #4
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Cat scale will tell all. You'll need 3 readings. 1. TV and tt with wdh engage, 2. TV and tt with wdh disengage, 3. TV only. With these 3 readings, you'll get all the numbers you need. You can post them back and we will help you figure them out.
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08-24-2020, 06:16 PM #5
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Fantastic. Thanks. Will do that tomorrow.
Famtraveler24
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08-24-2020, 06:19 PM #6
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Setup as if your heading out camping to get a true idea of weight.
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08-24-2020, 06:39 PM #7
Besides being within capacities of TV. The way you load your TT makes a huge difference. Ideally you want your tongue weight to be 12 - 15% of the trailers actual weight. Best way to figure that out is multiple trips to a CAT scale or get a tounge weight scale.
You should still goto the CAT scale as described above to see where you are at with your TV.
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08-25-2020, 05:42 AM #8
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Tires can make a difference also....to much flex for a more car like ride....and bad towing.
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08-25-2020, 06:31 AM #9
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Also make sure that the WDH is setup correctly putting pretty much all of the un-hitched weight back on the front axle. Front axle should be within 100 - 200 lbs for best stability. If your WDH is not setup properly that can be the cause of a lot of stability issues. Also make sure that the trailer is level or slightly nose down. Nose up will also be less stable.
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08-25-2020, 06:36 AM #10
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I'm going to throw in that SUV suspensions are notoriously soft for a great "Cadillac" like ride.
Maybe look into air bags to supplement the soft suspension.Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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