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Joel Ashley:
Addendum:

     You know, if you are new to this coach and motor homes in general, it probably would behoove you to have an experienced facility like Beaver Coach Sales in Bend check your air system and suspension.  Without actually walking around in your rig, feeling exactly what you are feeling, we are only giving you our experienced opinion from afar, and there may be something else going on that we haven't seen or thought of.  

     Not to get off-topic, but since tire inflation may be, however minimally, related to it, if you can get to the FMCA rally in Redmond this August, then be sure to sign up for the RVSEF analysis of your coach weight distribution following the rally, as well as their safe driving course.  When my RV tires have been somewhat overinflated, I've noticed improved handling characteristics.  When inflated less, the ride can significantly improve.  You have to put priority on safety, though.  Proper tire inflation for the load specific to your particular coach axles is extremely important, and RVSEF does a great job of clueing you in to proper safety maintenance on these big rigs.  It's quick and worth the minimal cost to have peace of mind, protecting yourselves as well as the rest of us on the road with you.

-Joel

Gil_Johnson:

--- Quote from: Jim Gill ---...Further, some young engineer probably determined that by utilizing the air suspension system for this task, you could save the cost of including a hyrdaulic leveling system in the base price of a coach....


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The bad news is the air leveling system is an option they charge for!  Our, new to us 2008 Contessa Westport 42, has the all air leveling system.  Other than the air compressor cycling problem I finally fixed, we're okay with the gentle movement.  In fact, coming from boating, the gentle movement is preferred by my wife for sleeping  :)

Gil

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