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Old 02-19-2015, 05:34 PM   #29
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We got weighed at Freightliner last week and got the news that the RR is heavier the than
LR (by about 2,000 pounds!). We do have the washer/dryer and residential refrigerator. Not sore that we can move enough stuff to compensate for the difference.


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Let me tell you a story. Last week we put the rig in the shop where it was 60 degrees. We aired them up to 100 lbs. I parked the rig in front of the house and we loaded it and it sat overnight. In the morning the tires were at 80 lbs. It was 0 degrees. We started on the road and I monitored the TPMS. In 20 miles they were back at 100 psi.

Now what if I had aired them up to 100 psi at 0 degrees. After 20 miles what would they be at?

Now we are where it is warmer and they are running 105 psi.

Think about this a while.
Air pressure fluctuation is about 1 psi per 10*F. If your tire pressure is differing more than that it is likely due to moisture content of air in your tires.
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I want to experiment with my tire pressure on my 2014 Excursion 35C. First step it to weigh the rig in towing configuration. Anybody know of where there are scales I can access in Orlando, preferably in the Oviedo or east Orlando area?
I suggest reading this pdf from the Rubber Manufacturers Association, Chapter 5 pertains to RV tires. Read page 55 closely, as the subject is load/inflation charts and the RV tire placard.
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LUVRVLVR,

We have a 2014 Winnebago Journey 36m. The individual tire weights are:
LF- 5500, RF-5000, LR-8160, RR-10,600 for a total of 29,260.

To be exact the rear tire difference is nearly 2500 pounds!

It was suggested that we carry weights to attempt to even the load, but that seems like something we do not want to do. Others have said, relax and enjoy the coach!

So tell us, all of you experienced RV'ers, what would you do?
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After looking at your floor-plan the RR weight difference is most likely due to the full wall slide.

That's my guess.

Just make sure that you use the 10,600 in calculating your tire psi for the rear duals based on the worksheets that have been posted on this thread.

Enjoy the coach and don't worry.

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LUVRVLVR,

We have a 2014 Winnebago Journey 36m. The individual tire weights are:
LF- 5500, RF-5000, LR-8160, RR-10,600 for a total of 29,260.

To be exact the rear tire difference is nearly 2500 pounds!

It was suggested that we carry weights to attempt to even the load, but that seems like something we do not want to do. Others have said, relax and enjoy the coach!

So tell us, all of you experienced RV'ers, what would you do?
puzzeled with out more info... but the fact that the lf is still heaver than the right means someone moved weight to fix the problem
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LUVRVLVR,

We have a 2014 Winnebago Journey 36m. The individual tire weights are:
LF- 5500, RF-5000, LR-8160, RR-10,600 for a total of 29,260.

To be exact the rear tire difference is nearly 2500 pounds!

It was suggested that we carry weights to attempt to even the load, but that seems like something we do not want to do. Others have said, relax and enjoy the coach!

So tell us, all of you experienced RV'ers, what would you do?
this is it right?

2014 Winnebago Journey 36M Motorhome : Reviews, Prices and Specs : RV Guide
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LUVRVLVR,

We have a 2014 Winnebago Journey 36m. The individual tire weights are:
LF- 5500, RF-5000, LR-8160, RR-10,600 for a total of 29,260.

To be exact the rear tire difference is nearly 2500 pounds!

It was suggested that we carry weights to attempt to even the load, but that seems like something we do not want to do. Others have said, relax and enjoy the coach!

So tell us, all of you experienced RV'ers, what would you do?
I would have it re weighed..... something isn't right




your lf should be lighter than the rf..
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LUVRVLVR,

We have a 2014 Winnebago Journey 36m. The individual tire weights are:
LF- 5500, RF-5000, LR-8160, RR-10,600 for a total of 29,260.

To be exact the rear tire difference is nearly 2500 pounds!

It was suggested that we carry weights to attempt to even the load, but that seems like something we do not want to do. Others have said, relax and enjoy the coach!

So tell us, all of you experienced RV'ers, what would you do?
the other thing i'm gonna question is the29,260 lbs.... what is the unloaded weight
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I would have it re weighed..... something isn't right

your lf should be lighter than the rf..
And can you explain why you think that?

With a full wall slide on the passenger side I believe both the RF and RR will be heavier than the OS.


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the other thing i'm gonna question is the 29,260 lbs.... what is the unloaded weight
THIS link will give you ALL of the specifications for his coach and model.

I don't think there is anything wrong with the 29,260 total weight for the coach. It is well within the specs stated by the manufacturer.

Where are you getting YOUR information?

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And can you explain why you think that?

With a full wall slide on the passenger side I believe both the RF and RR will be heavier than the OS.




THIS link will give you ALL of the specifications for his coach and model.

I don't think there is anything wrong with the 29,260 total weight for the coach. It is well within the specs stated by the manufacturer.

Where are you getting YOUR information?

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first off my 2 side journey only weighed 22,000 lbs.....so I question his at 7,000 more...

next I agre with you the rf and rr should be heaver.... his the lf is heavier

so that being said it would be twisting the whole chassis and the roof would pop off
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again, i'm puzzled ...no matter how try with a model if I put extreme pressure on the right rear.... the left front becomes lighter.... the only way to increase the preasue to the left front is to bend the model...(twist)


so for me ... I would have it re weighed.... I weigh my own and see whats what...
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And can you explain why you think that?

With a full wall slide on the passenger side I believe both the RF and RR will be heavier than the OS.




THIS link will give you ALL of the specifications for his coach and model.

I don't think there is anything wrong with the 29,260 total weight for the coach. It is well within the specs stated by the manufacturer.

Where are you getting YOUR information?

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the other reason for the questioning is maybe it's the stuff he loaded in the coach.... if I knew what unloaded weight is ... might help solve the mistery
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the other reason for the questioning is maybe it's the stuff he loaded in the coach.... if I knew what unloaded weight is ... might help solve the mistery

Did not have the coach weighed when empty, but don't have any thing that is really heavy ( kitchen aid mixer or sewing machine).

It seems to me that it is the way the coach was built: on the right is the full wall slide, the microwave, stove, washer and dryer, DEF tank, and an additional outdoor fridge/freezer. Hard to overcome all of that with the limited storage on the left side. All I can think to do is move as much heavy stuff as possible to the right side of the basement storage.


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