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Warpath · 12-01-2005, 06:54 AM

As I mentioned in another forum, I also had a unlevel coach.

I had a second valve installed about 3 weeks ago and the ride is 100% better. I know it was mentioned that this could upset the balance of the truck, but I don't think so. Actually it makes it much better. At speed (which is where you would be most concerned with a truck being unstable) the change in ride height on each side is so slow that corners and such are not going to change things enough to unbalance the truck. Before when I corner to the right (left side being my low side) it felt like the truck really wanted to lean over. Now with the increased volume of air in that air bag the truck does not lean over while cornering.

You have to remember, most all diesel pushers and buses have individual air bag leveling for all 4 corners.

12-01-2005, 06:54 AM	#22
Warpath Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 768	As I mentioned in another forum, I also had a unlevel coach. I had a second valve installed about 3 weeks ago and the ride is 100% better. I know it was mentioned that this could upset the balance of the truck, but I don't think so. Actually it makes it much better. At speed (which is where you would be most concerned with a truck being unstable) the change in ride height on each side is so slow that corners and such are not going to change things enough to unbalance the truck. Before when I corner to the right (left side being my low side) it felt like the truck really wanted to lean over. Now with the increased volume of air in that air bag the truck does not lean over while cornering. You have to remember, most all diesel pushers and buses have individual air bag leveling for all 4 corners. __________________ 2012 Showhauler 28'6" Motorhome on a Columbia w/ 450 Mercedes.