Berkshire owners who have had the front suspension upgrade done

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I've posted that we are interested in some Berkshire coaches. All 390BH's and all needing the upgrade. wnytaxman wrote on here that airbags, axle, and all six tires were replaced on his. Tire size also upgraded from 255's to 275's. Upon contacting Forest River I was told all they did was change the front air bags, and the front tires. In my opinion, if they size upgrade, all 6 should be done. I'd like to hear from anybody who has gone through this on a Berkshire coach to get the story straight.(particularly the 390bh). Thx.

[phil57]

I went through it in fact I kinda started it. The issue is with 2011-2013 390 model. The biggest issue is with the RB but some BH have also had a issue. The best advice is to get a weight done to see if it's a issue.
The fix is new air bags in the front axle and new tires all the way around to 275/80. I researched the front axle and have had lengthy conversations with the engineers with both Detroit Diesel and Freight Liner. The casting of the front axle is the same for a 10500 and a 12000 lb axle. The difference is the air bags and the tires.
This was done on my 2011 in the spring of 2013 and made a huge difference in how mine handled and rode. I'm very happy with the results. If you haven't bought the Moho yet I would make this part of the conversation. I also would not let this deter my from buying a Berkshire as I don't believe any other manufacture will stand behind their product like FR Diesel has. I know I just opened a huge can of worms. Oh well it's my opinion.