2002 Trail-Lite Model 211-S w/5.7 Chevy (click View Profile)
Gene
I forgot, I also took the RV to a Walker Tire shop and had the front end checked for alignment. I asked the truck tire store if they do front end alignment. He said they send all the jobs to either Walker or Allied. This Walker shop handles the tractors for the 18 wheel rigs. He changed the toe-in by 3/16 " on the right side only. Interestingly enough, that is the only old tire that showed a little more wear. I did not tell him anything in advance.
Read your topic about your on-site shelter - great job.
cheeze1 - I can see where you might have lost some of your camping time when you have some "sexier" transportation. When you drive something like that, you don't need all the other things inside the RV.
Orion_42 - I think the link I provided gets you to "Chas" picture album. Nice to see that you still read this forum.
Reno3 - Nice to hear from you also. Sounds like we have at least 5 of us who still read this forum and are satisfied with our choice. I suspect there are a number of others who are merely enjoying themselves.
On another note -
I have been a member now for over 8 years and still enjoy the exchange of ideas. I have learned so much by just reading others thoughts. I enjoy sharing ideas that might help someone else. We are still very pleased with our choice. It likely is the best-kept secret out there when you consider the price.
Gene, old friend, thanks for fixing that link.
Hope everyone is well!
Chas Morristown, NJ
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The truck tire center guy offered the choice of traditional balancing like you had, or a handful of grain-like beads (fiberglass?) placed inside the tire. He said he recommends the beads to his truck customers, and has hadno complaints. They balance the whole hub assembly, not just the tire. If a big truck gets a rock, the beads balance that as well.
Cheeze
What year is your 'vette (am I right on that model), and how fast has it gone w/ you?
2005 Trail Lite 213 B-Plus w/ 6.0 Chevy
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It's an '02 Z06, with 17k miles on it, six speed, and it still intimidates me along with the thought of a speeding ticket. It accelerates like *%%&* thru a goose, and is completely stable at 75, rpm's about 2000 at that point.
Most tires of recent vintage have yellow or red dots near the bead that are used to line up with the valve stem hole in the rim. Theoretically, that yellow spot is the lightest on the tire and should be where the rim is the heaviest (valve stem).
I believe that if a red dot also exists, it is the spot where the tire is most out of round (maximum runout). You would match that to the dimple on the rim. If you cannot find a dimple, match the red dot to the valve stem hole. Then use weights to counterbalance. The red dot trumps the yellow dot.
The truck center guy said he'd be happy to do a normal balance free if I was not happy with the beads. Whether its my imagination, the beads, and/or the slightly higher load range of the new Laredos, the ride feels smoother.
burlmart wrote:
BIL works at a school and spoke w/ their bus mechanics who said they only use the beads on the front wheels when nothing else works at getting out a shimmy.
The truck center guy said he'd be happy to do a normal balance free if I was not happy with the beads. Whether its my imagination, the beads, and/or the slightly higher load range of the new Laredos, the ride feels smoother.
BIL works at a school and spoke w/ their bus mechanics who said they only use the beads on the front wheels when nothing else works at getting out a shimmy.
The truck center guy said he'd be happy to do a normal balance free if I was not happy with the beads. Whether its my imagination, the beads, and/or the slightly higher load range of the new Laredos, the ride feels smoother.
Lets face it Burl, we know what to expect about YOUR imagination! Did you put your Superman suit away??
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On another subject, what do you guys think of this B+?
Man it is about the sweetest B+ I have seen. They took great advantage of a small footprint by optimizing interior space. Still, it looks more like a van than a cutaway coack.
A stellar B+, but I'll stick w/ the Trail Lite as these new LTV B+ coaches are not in my budget range.
I do like the LTV line of motorhomes - quality and well thought out design. Price ???? Liked what they said about the 9'10" overall height - should be able to clear a 10' high door. I also like the great idea one piece fiberglass shell that copied the Coachhouse.
Do all of you B+ owners subscribe to this topic? That is the way I can always find it quickly by clicking on "my forums".