I have the class A listed below.In a cross wind it can be a bear to control and I can live with that.But even on a nice day it tends to wander or wag and I don't really know which you would call it. But it seems to be steering.I have checked loading, tire pressures and the like and found nothing.I know that in the past certain units tended to do this but they also had fixes for the problem.I don't know if it makes a difference but it's the Ford Chassis, the V-10 motor.I would like to fix the problem if it's not too costly, this is an older unit.Anyone remember the Bounders having this problem and what the fix was?

Did you check the shocks? If they are OEM, they went bad long ago. For that old of a Bounder, consider using Bilstein's. Their aftermarket shocks usually go on sale a couple times a year and are adequate for your rig.The wagging is often due to shocks. But it could also be due to low tire pressures. You should try setting your tires at the max shown on the sidewalls. And what do your steer tires look like as they age? Any unusual wear patterns? Again, low tire pressure can make steering difficult in these big wind pushing boxes.

Do a search for " Cheap Handling Fix ", also the stabilizer bar bushings are probably worn out.

The TP are set at Max and the wear on the tires is even.But the tires were new when I bought it and I have not put more than 2k on it since I bought it so who knows as that may not be enough mileage to show wear.As the unit has 72k on it and runs very well I guess I will start with replacing shocks.

KeninAZ wrote:The TP are set at Max and the wear on the tires is even.But the tires were new when I bought it and I have not put more than 2k on it since I bought it so who knows.The shock replacement I will assume is front and rear (I assume I have rear shocks)?Well Sir, That could very well be your issue. Long story short. I had six brand new tires put on my previous coach, a '99 Fleetwood Bounder 34V with the F-53 chassis and the V-10. Well, not paying attention to the tire tech who did the work, he inflated my tires to the "MAX" too, that was on the side wall. Well, it was horrible driving it on the first trip. Like yours, it was all over the place. It had never driven like that before. So, I inquired and, found out about weighing the coach and then going to the website for the tire brand that was installed on the coach to see what their tire chart recommended for the proper inflation for the weights on each axle. Man, was that pressure WAAAAAAAAAAAY OFF! I lowered it waaaaay down for both axles and, after that, all was well. It now handled the way it was supposed to, true and straight. Just some info for ya to think about if you haven't already.Scott

1. Cheap handling fix. Air pressure on tires for weight. Free2. Alighment. $180 Read about this too, there is a setting for the RV.3. Front stablizer. $250-$450 depending on brand. You may have one but worn out.4. Bushings ???? cost not terrible5. Track bars front and rear $500+- front plus rear.LEN

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KeninAZ
Explorer
Jan 31, 2018
KeninAZ wrote:
FIRE UP wrote:
KeninAZ wrote:
The TP are set at Max and the wear on the tires is even.
But the tires were new when I bought it and I have not put more than 2k on it since I bought it so who knows.
The shock replacement I will assume is front and rear (I assume I have rear shocks)?

Well Sir,
That could very well be your issue. Long story short. I had six brand new tires put on my previous coach, a '99 Fleetwood Bounder 34V with the F-53 chassis and the V-10. Well, not paying attention to the tire tech who did the work, he inflated my tires to the "MAX" too, that was on the side wall. Well, it was horrible driving it on the first trip. Like yours, it was all over the place. It had never driven like that before.

So, I inquired and, found out about weighing the coach and then going to the website for the tire brand that was installed on the coach to see what their tire chart recommended for the proper inflation for the weights on each axle.

Man, was that pressure WAAAAAAAAAAAY OFF! I lowered it waaaaay down for both axles and, after that, all was well. It now handled the way it was supposed to, true and straight. Just some info for ya to think about if you haven't already.
Scott

Interesting that TP could affect the unit.
The SP was pretty much at max when I got the unit used. The only time I had problems was with the left front which had a rim sealing problem that had to be worked on 3x but that's OK now.
I will have to drive over to the storage yard and take a look a the brand of tires and try to find a pressure chart for them.
KeninAZ
Explorer
Jan 31, 2018
FIRE UP wrote:
KeninAZ wrote:
The TP are set at Max and the wear on the tires is even.
But the tires were new when I bought it and I have not put more than 2k on it since I bought it so who knows.
The shock replacement I will assume is front and rear (I assume I have rear shocks)?

Well Sir,
That could very well be your issue. Long story short. I had six brand new tires put on my previous coach, a '99 Fleetwood Bounder 34V with the F-53 chassis and the V-10. Well, not paying attention to the tire tech who did the work, he inflated my tires to the "MAX" too, that was on the side wall. Well, it was horrible driving it on the first trip. Like yours, it was all over the place. It had never driven like that before.

So, I inquired and, found out about weighing the coach and then going to the website for the tire brand that was installed on the coach to see what their tire chart recommended for the proper inflation for the weights on each axle.

Man, was that pressure WAAAAAAAAAAAY OFF! I lowered it waaaaay down for both axles and, after that, all was well. It now handled the way it was supposed to, true and straight. Just some info for ya to think about if you haven't already.
Scott
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jan 31, 2018
A similar question came up on Jan 29. Good responses: Click here.
OLYLEN
Explorer
Jan 31, 2018
1. Cheap handling fix. Air pressure on tires for weight. Free
2. Alighment. $180 Read about this too, there is a setting for the RV.
3. Front stablizer. $250-$450 depending on brand. You may have one but worn out.
4. Bushings ???? cost not terrible
5. Track bars front and rear $500+- front plus rear.

LEN
FIRE_UP
Explorer
Jan 31, 2018
KeninAZ wrote:
The TP are set at Max and the wear on the tires is even.
But the tires were new when I bought it and I have not put more than 2k on it since I bought it so who knows.
The shock replacement I will assume is front and rear (I assume I have rear shocks)?

Well Sir,
That could very well be your issue. Long story short. I had six brand new tires put on my previous coach, a '99 Fleetwood Bounder 34V with the F-53 chassis and the V-10. Well, not paying attention to the tire tech who did the work, he inflated my tires to the "MAX" too, that was on the side wall. Well, it was horrible driving it on the first trip. Like yours, it was all over the place. It had never driven like that before.

So, I inquired and, found out about weighing the coach and then going to the website for the tire brand that was installed on the coach to see what their tire chart recommended for the proper inflation for the weights on each axle.

Man, was that pressure WAAAAAAAAAAAY OFF! I lowered it waaaaay down for both axles and, after that, all was well. It now handled the way it was supposed to, true and straight. Just some info for ya to think about if you haven't already.
Scott
KeninAZ
Explorer
Jan 31, 2018
The TP are set at Max and the wear on the tires is even.
But the tires were new when I bought it and I have not put more than 2k on it since I bought it so who knows as that may not be enough mileage to show wear.
As the unit has 72k on it and runs very well I guess I will start with replacing shocks.
lryrob9301
Explorer
Jan 31, 2018
Do a search for " Cheap Handling Fix ", also the stabilizer bar bushings are probably worn out.
Jim
Explorer
Jan 31, 2018
Did you check the shocks? If they are OEM, they went bad long ago. For that old of a Bounder, consider using Bilstein's. Their aftermarket shocks usually go on sale a couple times a year and are adequate for your rig.

The wagging is often due to shocks. But it could also be due to low tire pressures. You should try setting your tires at the max shown on the sidewalls.

And what do your steer tires look like as they age? Any unusual wear patterns? Again, low tire pressure can make steering difficult in these big wind pushing boxes.

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