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11-17-2014, 09:07 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 22
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If it is brand new the tires are not round yet, it will take some miles to ride better. Also your suspension will be tight for a while. It will ride better when broke in.
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11-17-2014, 09:17 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
Posts: 24,122
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I've had two DP's and I think your expectations may have been a little high. First your coach is about as short as you can possibly make a diesel pusher, which will cause some issues.
If you take a mattress, tie a rope to it and drag it down a rough freeway, you're still going to feel the lumps and bumps. Nothing is going to take away the rough ride on a bad freeway.
Air suspension is softer than spring suspension, but it doesn't eliminate everything. I can watch a gas coach in front of me hit a bump or pothole and bounce quite a bit. My DP will also bounce, just not as much. Just like a limousine, the longer the wheelbase, the more opportunity to smooth out the ride.
Because of the placement of the generator and the fact that your engine has to be behind the transmission and rear end in a DP, I'll guarantee that your wheelbase is shorter than a 32' gasser.
You won't get that floating on air feeling you get with a DP until your riding on a smooth road. Sorry you're disappointed.
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Don & Mary
2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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11-17-2014, 09:29 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 44
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So far we have been on short trips without much weight inside - will more weight make is ride better
Thanks
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11-17-2014, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Deep in the Heart of Texas
Posts: 476
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I haven't driven a motor home on Arizona freeways for 10 yrs,last time was an 89 30' Southwind. I guarentee my 2000 Dutchstar DP. rides way smoother than my old Southwind. But on I-10 and I-20 in Louisiana it will porpoise and bottom out at 60-65 mph. Some of our concrete freeways are just pathetic. Not even air ride can smooth them out.
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11-18-2014, 12:22 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Shadow Hills,CA 91040
Posts: 3,038
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian-nicola
Chuck,
I LOVE you're 3 window ride....
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Thanks Brian, lots of car shows and drag strips. I have had it since 1953 and I finished it in it's present condition in 1956 !
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04 Itasca, Meridian 34H, 330 Cat/2003 CR V Toad
1933 Ford 3 Window,as seen in Bye Bye Birdie
Pvt. E1 Retired, Shadow Hills,Ca.
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11-18-2014, 12:33 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RikR
So far we have been on short trips without much weight inside - will more weight make is ride better
Thanks
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Yes definitely a empty coach and no water, LP TANK , full fuel and all your stuff added will change a ride even in a gas coach.
Once you have it loaded than get it weight and using your tire mfg psi tables fill with proper pressures for the weight your carrying.
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11-18-2014, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,295
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Fleetwood rough ride. I had the very same experience on my 38v. As I drove down the interstate after purchase I said to myself This is terrible. Unfortunately Freightliner uses the worst tires and shocks on the planet. You will find Goodyear tires and Sache (?) shocks. The goodyears are rolling bricks. The shocks are not much better. The best setup is Michelin tires and Koni shocks. It transforms the vehicle into what you expected.
Koni shocks are not that much money go get them.
If I ever buy a new coach again, my first stop will be to get Koni's installed.
Tires are pretty expensive. Maybe you can trade the bricks in on some Michelins. Use the bricks for planters. You will not regret the expense. FMCA has a great tire program.
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2007 Fleetwood Bounder 38V
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11-18-2014, 08:37 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,785
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
I've had two DP's and I think your expectations may have been a little high. First your coach is about as short as you can possibly make a diesel pusher, which will cause some issues.
If you take a mattress, tie a rope to it and drag it down a rough freeway, you're still going to feel the lumps and bumps. Nothing is going to take away the rough ride on a bad freeway.
Air suspension is softer than spring suspension, but it doesn't eliminate everything. I can watch a gas coach in front of me hit a bump or pothole and bounce quite a bit. My DP will also bounce, just not as much. Just like a limousine, the longer the wheelbase, the more opportunity to smooth out the ride.
Because of the placement of the generator and the fact that your engine has to be behind the transmission and rear end in a DP, I'll guarantee that your wheelbase is shorter than a 32' gasser.
You won't get that floating on air feeling you get with a DP until your riding on a smooth road. Sorry you're disappointed.
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I agree! I was expecting too much when we got the DP. From what I hear, unless you're driving a Prevost, you're gonna shake on a bad road! I've never driven a Prevost, so I'm just speculating there!
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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11-18-2014, 08:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 106
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 96 Wideglide
I hear Prevost's ride like a magic carpet, but I dont believe it!
Quote:
Originally Posted by dons2346
Trust me, they really do.
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I want the magic carpet test ride comparison...
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11-18-2014, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Texas Boomers Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cypress, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RikR
So far we have been on short trips without much weight inside - will more weight make is ride better
Thanks
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What 007 said ... load it up. My Ventana rode OK empty but when it was loaded and pulling our SUV it was right at it's GCWR and rode very nicely. A huge improvement with more weight for sure.
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2015 Dutch Star 4381 - HWH Active Air, SilverLeaf Glass Dash & Total Coach
2011 Chevy Traverse w/Blue Ox Aventa and M&G Brake
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11-18-2014, 09:15 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Bullhead City AZ
Posts: 29
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Our Beaver rides like a dream on most roads. We went from Bullhead City to Albuquerque in July on I-40 I thought the rig was going to shake into pieces. I try to stay off interstates when possible. Taking back roads, slowing down and enjoying the view as much as we can. Hope you figure out the problem and can enjoy your rig.
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U.S.Coast Guard CWO4 Retired
1992 Beaver Marquis 40 ft with Cat 3176
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11-18-2014, 09:22 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
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I have added this post in another thread has to do with tires and inflations.
You can agree or disagree, its your coach and your life possibly.
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11-18-2014, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,061
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RikR
We have had several gas motorhomes and have read for many years about the Cadillac ride quality of owning a diesel. When we retired we cash in our savings and just purchased a new 2014 Fleetwood Excursion 33D.
We live in Arizona and because of the summer heat many of our freeways has patches and crack fillers. Well this RV about shakes our teeth out on these roads. We have reduced the tire air pressure as low as we can go for the coach weight and had the ride height checked.
Do any diesels really have this cloud like ride on rougher freeways or were we sold a bill of goods.
We are very disappointed!
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I test drove that model before I drove the Winnebago I bought used. The difference was night and day. That Fleetwood drove like an old truck, the Winnie like a Rolls Royce, not a rattle or squeak to be found in the Winnie, but that Fleetwood Excursion sounded like it was falling apart!
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11-18-2014, 04:23 PM
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#28
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Naples, FL
Posts: 971
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alpha99
I test drove that model before I drove the Winnebago I bought used. The difference was night and day. That Fleetwood drove like an old truck, the Winnie like a Rolls Royce, not a rattle or squeak to be found in the Winnie, but that Fleetwood Excursion sounded like it was falling apart!
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I get the issues related to tires, shocks, air bags, and air pressure and their effects on ride quality. But....ride height? I don't get it. What does it need to be and can the owner adjust it or is it strictly a shop fix?
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2007 Monaco Knight DFT 40', 750 watts Solar
2012 Equinox w/Air Force I, Blue Ox Alpha & Base.
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