The RVers Corner






RV Suspension and Alignment

There are various suspension systems used on RV trailers with the most common being the leaf spring or "buggy" spring system. This worked well in the horse and buggy days and is a carry over from that time.

It is referred to as a leaf spring because there are several slender sections Leaf springlayered upon each other to provide the required stiffness or load carrying capacity while at the same time being flexible enough to absorb the shocks of road travel.




However, tire wear patterns will indicate certain alignment problems and suggests the repairs required to fix the misalignment. An out of balance wheel or a bent wheel will cause a cupping wear pattern in the tires circumference. An improper camber alignment will wear the tires on one side more that the other and an improper castor angle will scrub off rubber in various ways.
