Tag: Chassis and suspension
Trailer folk: Jack the frame – not the axle
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
When we were new to the RVing-with-a-trailer set, we bought an older fifth wheel that had been sitting about...
“Easy-lube”-ing your RV axle bearings? Take note!
By Roger Danforth
Much has been written about the wisdom of pulling your trailer wheels apart every year or two and taking the time to...
Motorhome leans — Why, and what to do?
Dear Gary,
My new motorhome leans to the passenger side. The weight record shows that the passenger side rear is about 1,000 pounds different...
RV levelers — What maintenance?
By Chris Dougherty
Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as...
LoadLifter provides heavy load leveling capabilities
Air Lift LoadLifter
By Bob Difley
Air Lift is expanding its load assist product line with the new LoadLifter 7500 XL series kits, which offer...
Changing shocks in these Class C RVs a nightmare
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
If your Class C motorhome is built on a Ford E-350 chassis, you're far from being alone. There's...
Too much weight to carry scooters on back of motorhome?
By Chris DoughertyChris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as RVtravel.com's...
Correct Track keeps travel trailer, 5th wheel axles aligned
Correct Track alignment system by Lippert Components provides a safe and simple way to correct a misaligned trailer suspension system. Misaligned axles and suspension...
Balance your RV tires?
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Tire balance may be one of the most hotly debated subjects among RVers. Motorhomers will agree, balancing tires on...
