Leveling coach

[krob911]

When I
Put the jacks down and leveled the coach I checked the floor with a bubble level and the coach is level. I checked the wheel well dimensions and the left front corner is still lower by 1.75 or so. That is why I think it is a manufacturing issue.

[wolfe10]

Originally Posted by krob911

When I
Put the jacks down and leveled the coach I checked the floor with a bubble level and the coach is level. I checked the wheel well dimensions and the left front corner is still lower by 1.75 or so. That is why I think it is a manufacturing issue.

As they say in Texas: "That just ain't rite"

[Old Scout]

…..well, that does explain what is wrong but doesn't explain why--never really thought of checked floor level vs height...coach lean yes, floor level nope...my compliments....

[krob911]

Originally Posted by Old Scout

…..well, that does explain what is wrong but doesn't explain why--never really thought of checked floor level vs height...coach lean yes, floor level nope...my compliments....

One would think if I had any frame damage during the coaches some 15 years and 50k of life that it would be noticeable in the panel alignment. Yes there is a place or to on the top curves of the side panels that have a slight wavie ness but nothing I have ever been concerned about. From what I have seen on this site it’s some what common. Bottom line unless I find other solutions my plan is to set the air bags properly and put it back in the garage until the next trip.

[Old Scout]

...based on my personal experience with older Alpines and the postings above, I think you are worrying about a non-issue--IMHO.....

[krob911]

I too can not adjust my front linkage to the proper ride height. I purchased some adjustable linkage. I not sure which neway axle I have the rage is missing from the front axle. As 090, AS 120, AS 140 ranging from an adjustment of 9 1/2 to 10 5/16
Not really sure how to tell?

[wolfe10]

Originally Posted by krob911

I not sure which neway axle I have the rage is missing from the front axle. As 090, AS 120, AS 140 ranging from an adjustment of 9 1/2 to 10 5/16
Not really sure how to tell?

Could you go into more detail on what you mean here. Thanks.

[Old Scout]

...pretty sure the front axle height on all Alpines is 10 5/16, regardless of the suspension model, which did change over the years. Again, if you are following all the posts on this topic...."Exact" ride height is more of an art than a science. The weight balance on each of the four corners has a lot to do with ride height at any one corner. You also might note that every time you park the rig, the height might be a bit different....So if you are looking for perfection, this isn't the place to find it.....
PS--I am sure others will disagree but that is the "fun" of this forum.....

[TheKassman]

Old Scout,
I attend ralleys in the Southwest and have weighed thousands of RV's. on a two axel coach I like to keep the the side to side weight balance within 500lbs. On a three axel coach within 1,000lbs. But floor plan has a lot to do with it. On older coaches without slides I find a much better balance then coaches with slides, especially super-slides. Because tire pressure is based on the heavest side on each axel, the closer to a balance the better the ride and handling. unless you have a perfect balance (very rare) one tire is always a little over inflated.

[Old Scout]

….good information, I was hoping for some "experience" to back up my "theory" on weight distribution.....

[Hartsnet]

I discovered a leak in the driver's side air bag. Caused by a bolt head that is so close to the bag that it chaffed until a small leak materialized. I am looking for advice about the part number of the bag and if it is out of the question to change my self.

2005 36' Alpine

Thanks

Jim

[Old Scout]

…..don't have the specifics but Jay B. has a good post on this forum on DIY air bag replacement--sounded very do-able to me.....apparently rear axle access is a bit better than front axle.....