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Dog_Trainer
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Nov 03, 2017

Front end align on a fairly new coach

I recently upgraded my Newmar's F53 chassis with a rear sway bar, CHF and a roadmaster safety steer. After reading many posts it seems that the general feeling among class A owners is that the the alignment ( from the OEM ) is not correct for a MH I don't spending the $$ to do an alignment but I wonder if I am reading these posts correctly. The changes I have made to this point have calmed this coach down I initally had some handling problem when it was windy. I did not have problems from passing trucks etc... Just wondering.
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    Harvard
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    Nov 03, 2017
    Have you any concern about your current caster alignment. Having too little +caster can manifest itself as "loose steering" and "wandering" at highway speeds.

    To maximum the most benefit of the +caster you do have it is best to pressure your front tires to the minimum required pressure for the actual load.

    If your toe is not correct you will experience excessive tire wear. The profile of this wear will depend on the camber and pressure. IMO.

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