front axle narrower than rear axle does it affect stability while driving?

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front axle narrower than rear axle does it affect stability while driving?

· Posted: 06.06.2023 · #1

front axle narrower than rear axle does it affect stability while driving?

Recently changed our van from a 96 A class hymer to an 07 dethleffs A class

The new van feels slightly less stable , could be lots of reasons, just wondered if the shorter wheelbase and narrower front axle could impact handling?

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Re: front axle narrower than rear axle does it affect stability while driving?

· Posted: 06.06.2023 · #2

If anything it would be steadier on the road Terry,

Is there anything wrong with the suspension? Correct pressure?

Have you a bike rack high up on the back wall as I had on last mh and found a big difference with the bikes on the rack, cured it by adding a support bar that bolted on beside the towbar, It seemwd to transfer the weight dosn to the towbar making for a steadier drive,

Just my thoughts and experience

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Re: front axle narrower than rear axle does it affect stability while driving?

· Posted: 07.06.2023 · #3

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I drive a Dethleffs. It's a sow. Seriously considering selling and going for a Sprinter or a MAN conversion.

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Re: front axle narrower than rear axle does it affect stability while driving?

· Posted: 07.06.2023 · #4

My front is very much more narrow than the rear, I find that that she wanders a little, but rides ok. I'm actually fitting adjustable airbags into the front springs to firm them up a bit and raise the front a little.

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Re: front axle narrower than rear axle does it affect stability while driving?

· Posted: 07.06.2023 · #5

Check your tyre pressure, and general suspension parts I find the extra wide rear axle very good except on narrow roads with cats eyes, you get the front wheels off them and the rear ones go over them 🤬

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Re: front axle narrower than rear axle does it affect stability while driving?

· Posted: 18.06.2023 · #6

I have a Ford Transit which has a wider back end than front and don't find the handling any different to all the Fiats i have had ,but when i first got the van i was driving over the Woodhead Pass coming back from Sheffield and clipped the kerb with the rear end on a tight bend which threw me into the middle of the road ,luckily nothing was coming the other way and i am aware of it all the time now.

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