View or Via tire pressure ?

[johnboy2]

What is the best tire pressure to run on ddriving a 2011 via. I am picking It up in Uttal and driving it to Fl. New to winne but 18 years touring with DPs.

[bigb]

I have a 2011 Via 25Q. The recommended tire pressures on the Winnebago placard located near the driver's seat is 61 PSI all the way around. On the rear duals this gives quite a good margin when looking at the load and inflation tables but on the fronts there is a slim margin. I have been going with 61 all the way around but this year I am thinking of bumping the fronts to 65 PSI. My load range E tires can take up to 80 PSI but you can't put enough weight in the Via without exceeding the GVWR to come anywhere near needing 80 PSI and it will make for a rough ride. I suggest you go with 61 PSI all the way around and make sure you do that when the tires are COLD. Watch your weight, there is not a lot of cargo carrying capacity on the Via, especially if it is a 25Q.

[johnboy2]

Thanks for the info. It's a T mod is there anything else I should know before driveing it 2500 miles first trip?

[bigb]

Originally Posted by johnboy2

Thanks for the info. It's a T mod is there anything else I should know before driveing it 2500 miles first trip?

Make sure the oil is good, don't go with the 20,000 mile oil changes, 10,000 at least 7,500 is better for these hard working engines. Make sure the oil is on the Mercedes Bevo approved list for 229.52. Make sure the DEF is fresh and full, check to see if the Authorized Emissions Modification was completed which gives you a minimum of 4 years warranty on all emissions related components. Take it easy on the grades both up and down and these rigs don't have any type of exhaust brake so gear down a bit and don't ride the brakes coming down. I like to hang with the big trucks on the grades and enjoy the drive.

[bigb]

With the 25T you will have a bit more capacity with only one slide. I've often wished I had gone that route however the walk around queen bed is very nice, and is more closed off than the T for couples where one gets up early and one does not.