Flat springs on a 2018 28BH

[Rob&Vicki]

We bought this trailer new last year and we love it! Suits us well. We made a trip to Alaska this summer and put 9,000 miles on it going up and back, great trip! Around mid way through our trip I noticed the trailer was leaning more to the right side than before. I looked under to see the right springs were flat but the left side still had some arch. We got this trailer that still have the 3500# Lippert axles and springs. The warrantee was already expired but GD supplied us with four new springs which are the same units. I decided to weigh the trailer side to side to see if there were any difference and found out the right side is 500 pounds heavier weighing in at 3340 pounds and the left is 2840 pounds. The right side is almost to capacity with the trailer empty. So by the time we load the pantry, refrigerator, and the storage by the bunk beds it will exceed the weight limit on the right side. The left side has enough room for more weight with the current springs but I'm going to either add a leaf to the new springs for the right side or get 2200# springs. Seems like 500 pounds is a lot of difference between the two sides.
Looking for advice on the adding a leaf or would it be better to get the 2200# springs?
Also I just got the MORryde equalizers and wet bolt kit to put in when I change the springs out. Good time to do it.
Btw, new to the group, great information!

[MidwestCamper]

We bought this trailer new last year and we love it! Suits us well. We made a trip to Alaska this summer and put 9,000 miles on it going up and back, great trip! Around mid way through our trip I noticed the trailer was leaning more to the right side than before. I looked under to see the right springs were flat but the left side still had some arch. We got this trailer that still have the 3500# Lippert axles and springs. The warrantee was already expired but GD supplied us with four new springs which are the same units. I decided to weigh the trailer side to side to see if there were any difference and found out the right side is 500 pounds heavier weighing in at 3340 pounds and the left is 2840 pounds. The right side is almost to capacity with the trailer empty. So by the time we load the pantry, refrigerator, and the storage by the bunk beds it will exceed the weight limit on the right side. The left side has enough room for more weight with the current springs but I'm going to either add a leaf to the new springs for the right side or get 2200# springs. Seems like 500 pounds is a lot of difference between the two sides.
Looking for advice on the adding a leaf or would it be better to get the 2200# springs?
Also I just got the MORryde equalizers and wet bolt kit to put in when I change the springs out. Good time to do it.
Btw, new to the group, great information!

Rob,
There is a ton of information on this forum in regard to this issue. Rob from "Rob and Cate" has corrected this issue with stronger springs on the weak side to balance out the RV. Others including myself have used lift blocks for tire clearance issues.

[Country Campers]

Rob&Vicki
Welcome to the group, do a little searching as @MidwestCamper has suggested and you will the info you are looking for.
Glad you are enjoying the new camper.

Brian

[howson]

We bought this trailer new last year and we love it! Suits us well. We made a trip to Alaska this summer and put 9,000 miles on it going up and back, great trip! Around mid way through our trip I noticed the trailer was leaning more to the right side than before. I looked under to see the right springs were flat but the left side still had some arch. We got this trailer that still have the 3500# Lippert axles and springs. The warrantee was already expired but GD supplied us with four new springs which are the same units. I decided to weigh the trailer side to side to see if there were any difference and found out the right side is 500 pounds heavier weighing in at 3340 pounds and the left is 2840 pounds. The right side is almost to capacity with the trailer empty. So by the time we load the pantry, refrigerator, and the storage by the bunk beds it will exceed the weight limit on the right side. The left side has enough room for more weight with the current springs but I'm going to either add a leaf to the new springs for the right side or get 2200# springs. Seems like 500 pounds is a lot of difference between the two sides.
Looking for advice on the adding a leaf or would it be better to get the 2200# springs?
Also I just got the MORryde equalizers and wet bolt kit to put in when I change the springs out. Good time to do it.
Btw, new to the group, great information!

Rob,
Welcome to the forum! We have "Second Chance Rob" and "Another" Rob--any preference on how we'll address you? "Rob the Third" sounds awfully aristocratic. (I'm kidding--Rob it is.)

OK, to your question. As Country Campers referenced, check out this thread (especially post #5 ): https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...-on-right-side

Try this after clicking on the ADVANCED SEARCH tool (top right of your screen):
1) Select the SEARCH SINGLE CONTENT TYPE tab.
2) In the SEARCH FOR POSTS type in CATE&ROB in the USER NAME: box.
3) Now in the ADDITIONAL OPTIONS sections click AXLES, BRAKES, AND SUSPENSION in the SEARCH IN FORUM(S): list.
4) Click SEARCH NOW and you'll get a list of related threads I'm sure you'll find interesting.

-Howard

[Rob&Vicki]

Rob,
Welcome to the forum! We have "Second Chance Rob" and "Another" Rob--any preference on how we'll address you? "Rob the Third" sounds awfully aristocratic. (I'm kidding--Rob it is.)

OK, to your question. As Country Campers referenced, check out this thread (especially post #5 ): https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...-on-right-side

Try this after clicking on the ADVANCED SEARCH tool (top right of your screen):
1) Select the SEARCH SINGLE CONTENT TYPE tab.
2) In the SEARCH FOR POSTS type in CATE&ROB in the USER NAME: box.
3) Now in the ADDITIONAL OPTIONS sections click AXLES, BRAKES, AND SUSPENSION in the SEARCH IN FORUM(S): list.
4) Click SEARCH NOW and you'll get a list of related threads I'm sure you'll find interesting.

-Howard

I've been called lots of different names! Rotten Robbie sometimes! Lol!

[ncitro]

Huh I’m surprised it’s that far off. I’ve got a 2018 28bh as well, and one of the things I liked about the floor plan was it has the fridge on an opposite side from all of the counter space and cabinet storage. That combined with the rear storage being centered help keep it balanced left to right in my experience. Also I’ve never checked, but I’d hope with a gvwr of almost 11k that we should have bigger axles than 3,500 pounds. I know some of th gvwr is carried by the pin, but not 4,000 pounds. What am I missing here?

[Rob&Vicki]

Huh I’m surprised it’s that far off. I’ve got a 2018 28bh as well, and one of the things I liked about the floor plan was it has the fridge on an opposite side from all of the counter space and cabinet storage. That combined with the rear storage being centered help keep it balanced left to right in my experience. Also I’ve never checked, but I’d hope with a gvwr of almost 11k that we should have bigger axles than 3,500 pounds. I know some of th gvwr is carried by the pin, but not 4,000 pounds. What am I missing here?

I think I may have mislead on the model I have. It's the 2800BH which is the bumper tow model as mine has the refrigerator on the same side as the counters, stove, cabinets, water heater, forced air heater, and rear storage. The only thing on the left is the slide.

[ncitro]

I think I may have mislead on the model I have. It's the 2800BH which is the bumper tow model as mine has the refrigerator on the same side as the counters, stove, cabinets, water heater, forced air heater, and rear storage. The only thing on the left is the slide.

Ah that makes a lot more sense then. Sorry for any confusion I added.

[Rob&Vicki]

Ah that makes a lot more sense then. Sorry for any confusion I added.

My fault! I should have paid more attention to the model designation.

[Rob&Vicki]

Thanks to all that responded! But I think I may have put the wrong model down as it's the 2800BH which is the bumper tow trailer. I see the later models (2019) have been updated to the dexter 4400# axles from what I have which are the 3500# Lipperts. I'll do more research here and figure out the best course of action. Again great place for help!