So my new to me is a Newmar Mountain Aire 2003 and love it BUT when driving and it is windy this rig is all over. Have had other Class A rigs of the gas variety and had not had this experience. So, thinking of put in a SAFE T PLUS Steering control unit and getting a front end alignment. It was suggested by a friend to get the alignment where they have the HUNTER machine for that alignment, but place I wanted to go to has BEE LINE to do the alignment. NEED advice regarding the alignment and the SAFE T PLUS unit. PROS and CONS, fire away please. IF I am going to do it, it is soon so have to order it soon. Amazon is cheaper than the company pricing wise for the same unit. WE live in MA so if you have suggestions of where to get both done, welcomed.

I can't comment on the alignment. My old RV had the Safe-T-Plus; it is only a shock absorber that helps keep the RV under control when a front tire blows out or a wind gust hits the side. The RV that I have now has the Blue Ox Tru Center steering stabilizer. It does what the Safe-T-Plus does and will help counter the wind or road slope, so that you don't have to hold the steering wheel in a turn to go straight in a side wind.

If you haven't already, search CHF. My Baystar drove "fairly" well during test drive, but I want it better. I started with alignment, then chf on front, then chf on rear. All seem to have made it better. I am considering a rear track bar next and maybe the steering control. Its been inexpensive so far, but may be spending some money so I would be interested as well.I might be spoiled by my old fw, that I could tow in 40 plus winds.On edit, never mind on the chf. Guess I read your post wrong when you said you had other "gassers'. Went camping this weekend with two Dutch Stars and the wind was really blowing. The other guys said it was blowing them around some too.

I've installed the Safe-T-Plus on my RV. The main thing it did was cut down on the "play" in the steering wheel. First few times I drove it (without Safe-T-Plus), seemed I was constantly making small right/left adjustments. After installation - tracked the road much easier. As to the cross wind - if it's significant wind (15+ mph) I'm fighting it constantly.

The Safe-T-Plus is basically a spring-loaded and damped centering device. My experience was like that of Hiker; mostly what it did was remove the play in the steering wheel. However, that "looseness" in the steering led to a certain amount of wander as I drove along, which was made worse in cross-winds, especially gusty cross-winds, so the Safe-T-Plus does seem to help in that regard. For my unit (short wheelbase with excessive rear overhang), I think adding a rear track bar provided a greater improvement in stability in cross-winds than the Safe-T-Plus.

The Safe T Plus is basically a hydraulic steering stabilizer. I had one on my previous coach, a 2002 36' DP on a FL chassis. It did seem to help the coach track better.Before I would start putting things on, I would have a competent truck/bus suspension shop check alignment, condition of other front end components (sway bar bushings, end link bushings), grease the king pins, etc. Also, have you weighted the coach and adjusted your tire pressure to your actual load?

ANY have comments on SAFE T Plus Steering control

Tarheel_2
Explorer
Feb 15, 2017
This was posted on our Tiffin owners site by another Phaeton owner. Pretty impressed as to how this turned out, especially happening on a two lane road.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1YAEpvfyCI

I installed a Safe-T- plus last year after a friend had a front end blowout, hit a center divider, and the wreck caused his coach to catch on fire, burning it up including their dog that they couldn't get out. This happened a few hours after he left our Florida resort. I went directly to have the Safe-T-Plus installed the day I left to head north.
RVER
Explorer
Feb 14, 2017
Front End alignment done, no wander but there was not much wind so no wander problem. When trucks pass me I had not had much problem it was the wind I guess. Scary so will get the Safe T Plus on and let you know but will only know how well it went when it is a little windy. High winds is not what I want to drive in anyway but I did not think it was that windy when I was being pushed around. We shall see.
Thanks for all the help and suggestions
George_Beggs
Explorer
Feb 13, 2017
RVER wrote:
My chassis is a Workhorse for those who thought it was Spartan or Ford. Vortec engine that I love actually, quiet and smooth but the wind does catch her. The previous owner was funning the air in tires was about 70-75 but i was told to run 100 psi, stamp on tire Max Load 110 psi. Anyone think I should be running with less air in tires? I surely do not want the tires to heat up and blow out. I did order the Safe T Plus and brackets for my MH and will get back to you all after I have the front end alignment next Tuesday and the Safe T Plus put in when I can after it ships here. HOPE it all works!!!

The best answer is to weigh all 4 corners (left and right front axle and left and right rear axle). Then inflate according to the tire chart. If you don't put a lot of stuff in the motor home you can look for the manufacturer plate near the driver's seat. It probably has a pressure of 80psi if you are running 19 inch tires. I would put in 5psi more to be safe. Over inflated tires will make you wander on the road and cause bumps to feel harsher.
RVER
Explorer
Feb 04, 2017
My chassis is a Workhorse for those who thought it was Spartan or Ford. Vortec engine that I love actually, quiet and smooth but the wind does catch her. The previous owner was funning the air in tires was about 70-75 but i was told to run 100 psi, stamp on tire Max Load 110 psi. Anyone think I should be running with less air in tires? I surely do not want the tires to heat up and blow out. I did order the Safe T Plus and brackets for my MH and will get back to you all after I have the front end alignment next Tuesday and the Safe T Plus put in when I can after it ships here. HOPE it all works!!!
garry1p
Explorer
Feb 03, 2017
I have the Safe T Plus and it does help. I have no steering problem from the unit but it will not FIX the problem just make it drive better and less wander in the wind.

A rear track bar "and" the Safe T Plus will make a big difference and that would be my recommendation. Really noticeable improvement when big rigs pass you.

Even so when the wind gust is above 35 I start looking for a campground.
johnhicks
Explorer
Feb 03, 2017
The Safe-T-Plus causes no steering-force differences for me.
fortytwo
Explorer
Feb 03, 2017
I don't find the Safe-T-Plus makes steering any harder. You still have power steering. I asked the Ford Tech at Winnebago's Grand National Rally last year if the power steering might be damaged and was told no. I had one on my previous MH for 10 years with no power steering issues.
imgoin4it
Explorer
Feb 03, 2017
Get the tire pressur and front end allignment correct then see if you need anything else
RVER
Explorer
Feb 02, 2017
New question- How hard did it make the steering as compared to before putting the SAFE T PLUS on. Someone said I will have a hard time backing the rig into a site once the safe t plus is put in, TRUE? IT still is going to be power steering right? I am 5'3" and a female.
tegu69
Explorer
Feb 02, 2017
As I stated before, I mis-understood your original post, but I will add this. I noticed that you were contemplating buying online. I did the easy fix on my (Bay Star) Ford. I was looking around on getting the best price on a track bar and noticed that the instructions stated on several sites that the work should be completed by professionals only. I intended to do the add-ons myself(I have done mechanical work), but I am increasingly less likely to crawl under my coach to do work. I decided to do some checking with qualified shops in my area and found out that they did not want to install a part that someone bought elsewhere. You might want to check on that, if not installing it yourself. Just food for thought.

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