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A lot of information and a lot of choices. The biggest IMHO issue is the fact that our coaches are so different. I've listed many of those differences before: length, weight distribution, tires, tire pressures, coach builders choices of storage locations for water (fresh and waste) and stuff, over hang etc, etc. Because of the many variables results with all changes/improvements will vary.
I think it's wise to always do one change at a time then evaluate the results. Also, (again IMHO) each item or thing changed will give some improvement. Try to assign a percentage like 10% or 20%. That's very subjective but that's OK. It's your perspective and opinion of the change that is important.
Do the easy/cheap ones first, like tire pressures, the CHF if your SB (Stabilizer Bars) front and rear have the two holes. I will also add this. The CHF, as reported by many, many individuals, has given the biggest improvement in R/H by far over any other change. Some have reported less dramatic changes with the CHF again based on the variables of their coaches but it was still an improvement.
Changing the SB bushing from the stock rubber to poly has also shown to make a big difference. That's based on the fact that the poly bushings are much better than rubber and often the owners current bushings were either real bad or almost gone. That's a cheap fix as well.
Having the alignment angle of CASTER set at its upper limit will help a bunch to improve straight ahead tracking.
One person may change shocks and see a big improvement in R/H (ride & handling) and another will see little.
Also, and this is important, keep in mind that R/H is a combined result of ALL suspension components; springs, shocks, TB's SB's, bushings, steering stabilizers, steer safe, safe T steer etc, etc. Everything works together. The SB's control roll/sway from bumps, dips, entering and leaving service areas, winds (strong, steady and gusts) and approaching semi's. The shocks control spring compression/rebound which is exactly what is happening when all items listed above work to move your coach.
The road (2-lane) we travel to and from town (10 miles) has some sharp turns. Some are close to 90 degrees. I've driven it thousands and thousands of times over the last 30 years. I've driven school buses (25 years), 3- MH's, cars, trucks and three TT's. With this WBGO I can and often try to drive some of those curves at a higher than normal rate of speed just as a test. The MH does not lean at all.
TeJay
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TeJay Auto Instructor/4-yrs USAF/ Liz: RN/ WBGO 2014 Vista 30T/ F-53/CHF/5-Star/Koni * Bella & Izzy * Golden /Cocker mix/ Louie The Cat* All Retired
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