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Re: How stable should my 03' U320 be when leveled? Do I need new shocks?

Reply #25 –
Older lighter FTX type gas coaches moved quite a bit on their jacks.

Interesting thread as we have barely noticed any such movement on our non tag 40'  U320.

Seems the non tag long heaviest coach would move the least.  Duh
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
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Re: How stable should my 03' U320 be when leveled? Do I need new shocks?

Reply #26 –
You can put blocks and wedges between the frame rails to take out play in the bag, takes less than 5 minutes!
'The strength of the effort is the measure of the result'
1995 U320SE
40'
#4740
#17648

Re: How stable should my 03' U320 be when leveled? Do I need new shocks?

Reply #27 –
Quote from: cubesphere –
You can put blocks and wedges between the frame rails to take out play in the bag, takes less than 5 minutes!

That works IF you are on a flat parking place.  But, can twist structural members and pop a windshield if you do that on a very unlevel site.

This technique puts each wheel position at the same "height" above the axle.  So, it will basically twist the chassis to conform to the level of the site.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: How stable should my 03' U320 be when leveled? Do I need new shocks?

Reply #28 –
That is a great point, I should have said that is what the wedges do, keep the frame level so no twisting is possible. Two wedges joined together can be used to adjust relative height.
'The strength of the effort is the measure of the result'
1995 U320SE
40'
#4740
#17648