New Class C owner stability control??
Just got back from my first trip in our NEW Thor Chateau 31E Motorhome and I must say there were a few white knuckle experiences. It was rather windy the first day. So I have went and purchased a Road...
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First step is to weigh the rig in travel mode, all gear on board and adjust the tire pressure according to the load. Next, DO NOT carry more than 1/4 tank of fresh water on the road. The tank is most likely under the bed and back of the axle. This unloads the front axle and does not help steering at all. I think you will find that you are really close to the chassis weight limits.
Now while loaded fro travel, get the front end alignment set by a good truck suspension shop...not a Ford dealer.
Based on out experience with a 31' Minnie Winnie DL, the chassis does not have enough anti-roll bars or shocks to handle the load. Get some heavy duty Hellwig anti-roll bars with urethane bushings (both front and rear) and HD Bilstein shocks.
One step more is to put the Air Lift air springs on the front and rear.
With these changes, our Minnie Winnie was transformed from a difficult to drive to a pleasure to drive even in the wind. The "steering stabilizer" is a crutch and does nothing toward correcting the chassis problems.
Ken
Now while loaded fro travel, get the front end alignment set by a good truck suspension shop...not a Ford dealer.
Based on out experience with a 31' Minnie Winnie DL, the chassis does not have enough anti-roll bars or shocks to handle the load. Get some heavy duty Hellwig anti-roll bars with urethane bushings (both front and rear) and HD Bilstein shocks.
One step more is to put the Air Lift air springs on the front and rear.
With these changes, our Minnie Winnie was transformed from a difficult to drive to a pleasure to drive even in the wind. The "steering stabilizer" is a crutch and does nothing toward correcting the chassis problems.
Ken
