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stew9483
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Sep 21, 2015

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 Roadmaster Reflex steering stabilizer and a Hellwig rear sway bar hoping this will help out a lot. Have any of you tried these products on your Class C? They came highly recommended and I want to enjoy this RV not be scared to drive it. We bought it to head across country and to enjoy the camping life style again. We had a travel trailer back in the 90's and loved it. Now the kids are grown and its our time. Hope to get these installed next week before our next trip.
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    j-d
    Explorer II
    Sep 21, 2015
    Those parts will help considerably. The Hellwig bar will help reduce sway, and when Fords sway the sway causes false steering. The Reflex will help keep the front wheels centered in your lane. It does that with a spring, so installation is critical.
    Then do this $10 thing. With it loaded and fueled, including passengers, weigh it at a truck stop. Then adjust tire pressure to actual axle weights, using a chart like Michelin's. It works across brands, so long as you match the specs of the tires exactly.
    AND inquire about having the front end aligned. Since it's new, Ford or Thor should pay for it but a good personal investment even if they do not. Request that the CASTER angle be set "high", at least 5-degrees, not the 3-degrees that's the center of the range. Go as high as 7-degrees if you can.

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