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Ride height

Has anyone ever checked there ride height on their coach what are the measurements and where do you measure from. I hear about  changing ride height values but never about checking height after.
Rick & Hilda looking forward to full- timing one day for now couple of months at a time
1999 U270 3602
Built number  5530.  Feb 1999            Motorcade  number 18438
8.3 Cummins Allison six speed with brake  retarder
Purchased Nov 28 2019

Re: Ride height

Reply #1 –
I check mine quite often. 8.5 in. Including mounting plates.
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW

Re: Ride height

Reply #2 –
How much did Snap On charge you for that?
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

Re: Ride height

Reply #3 –
Does ride height need to be checked while the coach is on level ground and are the ride height valves supposed to be in the middle of the swing never have found a discussion on this
Thanks Mike
1999 36 ft U270
Build 5465

Re: Ride height

Reply #4 –
Quote from: fatheeler –
Does ride height need to be checked while the coach is on level ground and are the ride height valves supposed to be in the middle of the swing never have found a discussion on this
Thanks Mike

Setting Ride Height Control Valve for Neutral Position
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW

Re: Ride height

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Realmccoy –
How much did Snap On charge you for that?

Doesn't necessarily need to be on level ground but it needs to be on a flat surface (the wheels need to be on the same plane) such as a asphalt parking lot.
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: Ride height

Reply #7 –
Quote from: FourTravelers –
Doesn't necessarily need to be on level ground but it needs to be on a flat surface (the wheels need to be on the same plane) such as a asphalt parking lot.

 Not sure that is true-- have never tested it.

I would err on the side of "we know it works" and check ride height on a level surface.

My concern would be side to side weight transfer that may effect ride height measurement if not level.

Start by checking the rears (one on each side)-- they can be checked and adjusted without crawling under the coach.

Then, with proper safety stands in place, check the front. The front ride height valve is at the center of the front axle.  You will be "averaging side to side"= one side may be slightly higher than specs while the other is slightly lower than specs.

If a significant difference side to side in front, you can make minor adjustments at the rear to transfer weight in the front. Plus 1/8" on one side, minus 1/8" on the other.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Ride height

Reply #8 –
I would not think that the weight would matter as the valve linkage position will cause the valve to add or release air as needed to keep the valve at the neutral or closed position. 
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota