'I have a 99 TREK 28" RV and note that a lot of owners put on Bilstein shocks
front and back. Also I have heard a lot of complaints about the air bags in the
front, losing air quickly, difficult to get to check/fill point etc. Please
educate me about the suspension sys. problems and recommended ways to fix them.
Do the Bilstein shocks replace the air bags in the front? Any and all info much
appreciated. Richard Lechtenberg San Diego CA 800-768-8920'
Re: TREK suspension system
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Carolyn G McHale
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Re: TREK suspension system
'I have a 98 28 foot Trek with the Vortec engine and have 25,500 miles on
it with NO suspension problems so far. I think some of the suspension
talk is like Y2K---HYPE
John McHale
mchale@...
301-588-1916'
it with NO suspension problems so far. I think some of the suspension
talk is like Y2K---HYPE
John McHale
mchale@...
301-588-1916'
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wjmehard@pocketmail.com
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- Joined: Sun Mar 12, 2000 7:31 am
Re: TREK suspension system
'--- In Safarifriends@onelist.com, dickberg@x... wrote:
makes me an "expert".
Read the owners manual and then have your rig weighted as per the
numerous articles on the subject. I had an Izusu before the Chevy
chassis I now own. The 93 trek was like driving a truck. I
installed steering devices, i.e. Steer Safe, and Bilstien shocks.
neither helped very much. The newer Trek, a 97 2830 model drives
like a Caddy and is actually fun to drive. I carry about 90 psi in
the airbags and will probably install Bilstiens at some later date
although I don't think them necessary at this time. I highly
recommend joining Norman"s Trek Talk newsletter for the scoup on
Treks. As regards steering..... check your bell crank mounting bolts
or have a mechanic check both bell cranks for proper tightness. I
found my bolts not quite tight on the last inspection of the chassis.
I hope this adds to the discussion and will look forward to more info.
I may also be reached by email at: wjmehard@...
Bill Mehard F180579'
Bilstein shocks> I have a 99 TREK 28" RV and note that a lot of owners put on
bags in the> front and back. Also I have heard a lot of complaints about the air
etc. Please> front, losing air quickly, difficult to get to check/fill point
to fix them.> educate me about the suspension sys. problems and recommended ways
all info much> Do the Bilstein shocks replace the air bags in the front? Any and
Being new to this group is one thing but being on my second Trek> appreciated. Richard Lechtenberg San Diego CA 800-768-8920
makes me an "expert".
Read the owners manual and then have your rig weighted as per the
numerous articles on the subject. I had an Izusu before the Chevy
chassis I now own. The 93 trek was like driving a truck. I
installed steering devices, i.e. Steer Safe, and Bilstien shocks.
neither helped very much. The newer Trek, a 97 2830 model drives
like a Caddy and is actually fun to drive. I carry about 90 psi in
the airbags and will probably install Bilstiens at some later date
although I don't think them necessary at this time. I highly
recommend joining Norman"s Trek Talk newsletter for the scoup on
Treks. As regards steering..... check your bell crank mounting bolts
or have a mechanic check both bell cranks for proper tightness. I
found my bolts not quite tight on the last inspection of the chassis.
I hope this adds to the discussion and will look forward to more info.
I may also be reached by email at: wjmehard@...
Bill Mehard F180579'