Is the P chassis the correct name for a motorhome?
Is the P chassis the correct name for a motorhome?
We will show you that simply telling the alignment shop that it’s a “P30 Chassis” will almost guarantee you an incorrect alignment. Your Class A motorhome is NOT built on a “P30 Chassis”. The correct general term is a “Motorhome P Chassis”.
When did the Chevrolet P chassis come out?
A majority of the information is taken from the 1995 and 1997 “Chevrolet Motor Home Chassis Service Guide” for the P Chassis. However, the information has been presented in what is felt to be a logical sequence to accomplish that most elusive item for this chassis – good handling.
What makes a P30 chassis motorhome unstable?
You’ll learn why P30 chassis motorhome stability is often affected by deflated or pinched airbags in their outdated A-frame suspension, as well as the proper way to weigh your vehicle for GVWR and GAWR. Understanding your vehicle’s weak points is the first step in making a safer and more comfortable ride for yourself and your loved ones.
What to look for in a P30 chassis?
He walks you through a quick inspection, describing what you should look for and how to proceed once you discover the culprit. You’ll learn why P30 chassis motorhome stability is often affected by deflated or pinched airbags in their outdated A-frame suspension, as well as the proper way to weigh your vehicle for GVWR and GAWR.
What was the width of a 1987 Chev P30?
1994 Sovereign 36′ Widebody on Spartan IC (Mountain Master Lite) Chassis. WoW ok I bought a 1987 LaSalle by Champion that was made on the same chassis it.
We will show you that simply telling the alignment shop that it’s a “P30 Chassis” will almost guarantee you an incorrect alignment. Your Class A motorhome is NOT built on a “P30 Chassis”. The correct general term is a “Motorhome P Chassis”.
Is the GM P-32 chassis the same as the P30?
Not all the specs are the same. The GM chassis, on our Barths, are known as the P-32 Chassis. So, if you see the P-32 or motorhome specs, go with those. GM Motor homes having disk brakes front and rear that have the larger wheels @ 19.5 inches is a P 32, not P30. The P30 doesn’t have disk in rear and they have the 16 inch wheels.
A majority of the information is taken from the 1995 and 1997 “Chevrolet Motor Home Chassis Service Guide” for the P Chassis. However, the information has been presented in what is felt to be a logical sequence to accomplish that most elusive item for this chassis – good handling.
