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11-13-2015, 08:55 AM
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Location: Madison, MS
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Just got back from Elkhart
Got the tires and airbags replaced on my Berk (explanation in earlier thread) and all I can say is WOW! The driving experience is completely different. Much more relaxed ride. Well worth the 12hr drive(one way) to Elkhart.
Special thanks to Randy for taking care of this. The experience was fantastic. (You created a Berkshire owner for life.)
Also, thanks to Craig for the factory tour. Very enlightening.
Saw the Berk XLTs getting built. They are very nice. If they decide to build a bath and 1/2 model, I will be spending some $$$ to upgrade!
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11-13-2015, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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I'm glad FR Berkshire is backing their product and doing the right thing.
I'm dropping my unit off Monday at a Freightliner dealer for my upgrade and some scheduled maintenance.
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2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar.FB.
Ham KG5LTL.
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11-13-2015, 11:30 AM
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You can't beat the team at the factory. We have never been disappointed.
GOOD LUCK
AREA51
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11-13-2015, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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What are you having upgraded?
Mike & Amy + 3 and the dogs!
2014 berkshire 390bh-40
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11-13-2015, 07:10 PM
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Front airbags and tires. We were sold units over weight on the front axle. 2011 rb 40. Bath and a half 340 hp engine tile floors 10,400 max front axle 22.5x255 tires. We were overweight with full fuel, propane, empty coach empty fresh, gray, black tanks just wife and myself.
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2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar.FB.
Ham KG5LTL.
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11-13-2015, 08:57 PM
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Location: Madison, MS
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I have a 360 and the 360 has the same front axle.
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11-13-2015, 09:43 PM
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The 360 should have a 12,000 lbs front axle and the larger tires. I don't think the bunkhouse is affected. I have the rear bath and a half.
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2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar.FB.
Ham KG5LTL.
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11-13-2015, 10:21 PM
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Location: West Michigan/Fort Myers
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Quote:
Originally Posted by accumack
The 360 should have a 12,000 lbs front axle and the larger tires. I don't think the bunkhouse is affected. I have the rear bath and a half.
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Not true. Up until 2014 all Berkshires came with 255 fires and 10400 lb steer axel. This includes the 340 and the 360 hp motor. You are correct in that the RB is most affected by over weight but there are a lot of BH that are over as well. The best thing to do is get your Moho weighed. Don't assume you are over weight or that you are good. Weigh the Moho.
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11-14-2015, 10:07 AM
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Location: Madison, MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil57
Not true. Up until 2014 all Berkshires came with 255 fires and 10400 lb steer axel. This includes the 340 and the 360 hp motor. You are correct in that the RB is most affected by over weight but there are a lot of BH that are over as well. The best thing to do is get your Moho weighed. Don't assume you are over weight or that you are good. Weigh the Moho.
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Exactly. I assumed for 16,000 miles that since I had the 360 AND a bunkhouse I was fine. So I had the coach weighed and I was over. Just take the time to weigh. If anything, it will help you know how much air pressure you need in your tires.
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11-14-2015, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
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Is it not great to read something POSITIVE for FR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11-14-2015, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Most Berkshire owners are positive about Foreset River. When you go through the Berkshire posts you find we will defend Forest River Berkshire division and get upset at people who don't own one and want to bash them you just can't understand without having had to deal with Randy and the gang. Very professional and really care about their products. I understand not all owners of other the divisions get the care we do.
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2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar.FB.
Ham KG5LTL.
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11-14-2015, 01:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by accumack
Most Berkshire owners are positive about Foreset River. When you go through the Berkshire posts you find we will defend Forest River Berkshire division and get upset at people who don't own one and want to bash them you just can't understand without having had to deal with Randy and the gang. Very professional and really care about their products. I understand not all owners of other the divisions get the care we do.
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11-14-2015, 02:07 PM
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Location: Southwestern Mi
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11-14-2015, 05:08 PM
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Location: Cut Off, La.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim in Halifax
Is it not great to read something POSITIVE for FR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hahahahaha........I nominate this post for "Post of the Week", well if the forum had such a thing....lol
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11-15-2015, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Winnipeg
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I agree that FR were good to deal with although they could not help us as our unit was out of warranty. There is much talk about the newer units. Ours is a 2008 390QS-50 a little older than what u guys talking about. Any knowledge with weight issues on the older models. I have never thought to get it weighed. Maybe i should.
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11-15-2015, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Easley, South Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wbunney
I agree that FR were good to deal with although they could not help us as our unit was out of warranty. There is much talk about the newer units. Ours is a 2008 390QS-50 a little older than what u guys talking about. Any knowledge with weight issues on the older models. I have never thought to get it weighed. Maybe i should.
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I could be wrong but think it pertains more to the coaches that have tiled floors.
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11-15-2015, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: West Michigan/Fort Myers
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wbunney
I agree that FR were good to deal with although they could not help us as our unit was out of warranty. There is much talk about the newer units. Ours is a 2008 390QS-50 a little older than what u guys talking about. Any knowledge with weight issues on the older models. I have never thought to get it weighed. Maybe i should.
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No you have no issue with yours. I do suggest getting it weighed but you shouldn't have a issue. The problem came about because FR never re engineered the build after they added def/ 4 door fridge/ RB model / tile floor.
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11-15-2015, 10:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Just got back from Elkhart
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Originally Posted by baddmann
Got the tires and airbags replaced on my Berk (explanation in earlier thread) and all I can say is WOW! The driving experience is completely different. Much more relaxed ride. Well worth the 12hr drive(one way) to Elkhart.
Special thanks to Randy for taking care of this. The experience was fantastic. (You created a Berkshire owner for life.)
Also, thanks to Craig for the factory tour. Very enlightening.
Saw the Berk XLTs getting built. They are very nice. If they decide to build a bath and 1/2 model, I will be spending some $$$ to upgrade!
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Did they just upgrade the front air bags and tires, or all the air bags and tires?
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11-15-2015, 10:34 AM
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Just the front airbags but all tires.
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2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar.FB.
Ham KG5LTL.
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11-15-2015, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Mount Laurel, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by accumack
Just the front airbags but all tires.
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Also, the front axle is certified for GWAR of 12,000lbs. They actually label the axle. When going into Access Freightliner for my VIN, it specifies that it was modified.
Hank
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