Gulf Stream Owners RV Forum - View Single Post - Air suspension for the SuperNova/International chassis

Texas TC · 02-02-2010, 04:32 PM

My parking brake broke when the coach was new but I have not had any problems stopping my coach with the Jeep Wrangler in tow. Mine is the smallest and lightest of all of the SuperNovas'. I weighed it full of fuel, water and gear and it only weighed 21,600. Even with the Jeep, I do not even get to my GVWR of 25,999 and not even close to the GCWR of 33,000.

I bought a suplimental brake system for the Jeep a couple of years ago and used it once. I carry it in the basement of the Nova just in case some officer wants to give me a hard time but I have not found that I need it for stoppping. I also carry the weight ticket for the coach with me for argument sake.

Your 36' coach with an 8,000 pound trailer is getting on up there so I could see you taxing the brake system a bit.

02-02-2010, 04:32 PM	#18
Texas TC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 444	My parking brake broke when the coach was new but I have not had any problems stopping my coach with the Jeep Wrangler in tow. Mine is the smallest and lightest of all of the SuperNovas'. I weighed it full of fuel, water and gear and it only weighed 21,600. Even with the Jeep, I do not even get to my GVWR of 25,999 and not even close to the GCWR of 33,000. I bought a suplimental brake system for the Jeep a couple of years ago and used it once. I carry it in the basement of the Nova just in case some officer wants to give me a hard time but I have not found that I need it for stoppping. I also carry the weight ticket for the coach with me for argument sake. Your 36' coach with an 8,000 pound trailer is getting on up there so I could see you taxing the brake system a bit. __________________ 2008 SuperNova (6331) 2011 Jeep Wrangler (Toad) Now: 2011 Winnebago Journey Express 2011 Silverado 4x4 Texas Edition Extended Cab (Toad)