Georgetown G5 2017 35’

[coffeegrinder]

Originally Posted by mogman

You bought a Ford F53 truck with a motorhome on top, and it will drive like the Dorito's truck at your 7/11. I bought mine in 2012 and after reading these forums I did the CHF on the front and got a front end alignment from a local truck shop recommended by Ford. I also weighed the rig and put 90 psi in front and 92 psi rear. My Georgetown now drives straight, with 1 hand on the wheel at my normal interstate speed of 65mph and does not get pushed around by trucks. One thing---you need a good tire gauge...don't leave home without one !!!

Have a good 1 in mind? Found several on Amazon. Probably a good idea to weigh the coach.

[wrapperman]

Originally Posted by coffeegrinder

Have a good 1 in mind? Found several on Amazon. Probably a good idea to weigh the coach.

I'll chime in here, you HAVE TO get it weighed in order to know the correct tire pressure to put in each tire. If you don't know the tire/axle weight it is just a guessing game.
Each different size tire has different pressure for a given tire/axle weight.

[Steelhorzz]

Originally Posted by RudysWorld

Double check tire inflation, dealer had mine at +100, Forrest River recommends 90 psi and Michelin recommends less based on weight. When I got tires to 90 psi handling was much better.

Rudy is right!!

Not only does the correct tire pressure matter, (A LOT), in handling and driveability).

But it matters to have the correct pressure regardless of where you drive. (Local temperature is a BIG factor)!!

We recently traveled to Washington from SoCal. As the temp dropped when we travelled north, so did the tire pressure.

My gas mileage decreased, and I noticed more of a "softness" in handling/ cornering.

I spoke to a tire manufacturer and asked them at what temp should I be measuring the 90lbs pressure, (before driving each day).

OR, should I be making "adjustments" to the 90 lbs. pressure depending on local temp.

They said ....... "90 lbs is 90 lbs."

if the temp in SoCal is 70 degrees, make sure your tires start out at 90 lbs before you drive.

If you're in Seattle and the temp is 40 degrees, make sure your tire pressure is 90 lbs before you start driving.

Makes sense!

I've invested in an RV air pump to insure I can have the correct tire pressure regardless of where I travel and the local weather!

[coffeegrinder]

Originally Posted by wrapperman

I'll chime in here, you HAVE TO get it weighed in order to know the correct tire pressure to put in each tire. If you don't know the tire/axle weight it is just a guessing game.
Each different size tire has different pressure for a given tire/axle weight.

Thanks. Any suggestions on where to weigh it

[wrapperman]

I weighed mine at a local iron and scrap metal facility. They only charged me $10 to measure the total weight and each tire separately.
Others have mentioned at truck stops that have CAT scales for truckers.
I filled the fresh water tank, filled the gas tank and loaded most everything I normally take on a trip so to get a good loaded weight.

[coffeegrinder]

Originally Posted by wrapperman

I weighed mine at a local iron and scrap metal facility. They only charged me $10 to measure the total weight and each tire separately.
Others have mentioned at truck stops that have CAT scales for truckers.
I filled the fresh water tank, filled the gas tank and loaded most everything I normally take on a trip so to get a good loaded weight.

Thanks, have a couple truck stops close . Will check

[kentdavido]

Simple question. Do you pull a toad. Ours was super tough when we drove it without the toad. We added that and a whole different rig. I swear. We added a Safety T steering stabilizer first and that helped, but the toad was the best.

[coffeegrinder]

Originally Posted by kentdavido

Simple question. Do you pull a toad. Ours was super tough when we drove it without the toad. We added that and a whole different rig. I swear. We added a Safety T steering stabilizer first and that helped, but the toad was the best.

We do. Thanks

[Scagsdale]

Originally Posted by coffeegrinder

Goodyear tire’s and pressure recommended is 110 lbs

Is that what the sticker in your coach says? Mine says 92. Had them at over 100 (after nitrogen fill by lousy dealer) and it handled bad.

[chrisbailey13]

Originally Posted by kentdavido

Simple question. Do you pull a toad. Ours was super tough when we drove it without the toad. We added that and a whole different rig. I swear. We added a Safety T steering stabilizer first and that helped, but the toad was the best.

My coach does track better when we have the TOAD attached. mostly it keeps the back end from swinging as much when trucks would pass.....even more so since adding the SafeT+

[Modmike]

Originally Posted by Scagsdale

Is that what the sticker in your coach says? Mine says 92. Had them at over 100 (after nitrogen fill by lousy dealer) and it handled bad.

The sticker is incorrect. Weigh your rig and use the load tables.

[Modmike]

Originally Posted by chrisbailey13

My coach does track better when we have the TOAD attached. mostly it keeps the back end from swinging as much when trucks would pass.....even more so since adding the SafeT+

Not trying to be a pain but add a track bar and you will have that feeling even when your not towing.

[coffeegrinder]

Originally Posted by Modmike

Not trying to be a pain but add a track bar and you will have that feeling even when your not towing.

Talked to Roadmaster today and will get a front and rear stabilizers put on as well as steering trac bar.

[Tbonz]

I did sumos on all corners and roadmaster sway bar on rear and saf t steer.huge improvement

[coffeegrinder]

Originally Posted by Tbonz

I did sumos on all corners and roadmaster sway bar on rear and saf t steer.huge improvement

The sumos are in addition to the stabilizers. What is approximate cost of Sumos