RV Suspension, RV Bearings & RV Brakes

• Trailer Brakes

  Adjusting RV trailer brakes for optimal stopping power and drum clearance.

• RV Bearings

  Servicing RV wheel bearings: recommended yearly service procedures for high mileage and heavy service units.

• RV Springs

  Overview of leaf spring and "buggy" style suspension arrangements used on modern RV trailers.

• Replacing RV Bushings

  Step-by-step guide for jacking up the trailer and replacing worn suspension shackle bushings.

• Axle Over/Under Conversion

  Repositioning axles from over to under the leaf springs (often called "flipping the axles") to gain 4 to 5 inches of ground clearance.

• RV Weighing

  How to properly weigh your tow vehicle and trailer at a commercial scale under full trip load.

• Tongue Weight

  Measuring trailer tongue weight up to 900 pounds using a standard bathroom scale and lever arm.

• Trailer Tires

  Care, inflation pressures, and maintenance tips for ST trailer tires.