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jimhutch
Explorer
Jun 17, 2015

Road surface transfer to steering wheel

I just bought a 2007 Damon Outlaw (Workhorse W24) with less than 12,000 miles on the odometer.
I installed a Safe-t-Plus steering control (Blue) and that seems to take care of the wandering problem. I still feel that I am getting a lot of road surface bumps transferred to the steering wheel. Any idea what would cause this and is there a fix. I don't overload the coach and I run 100 psi in the front tires.
Ideas? Comments?
Thanks.
Jim
Class A

9 Replies

  • jimhutch's avatar
    jimhutch
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2015
    Had the coach weighed and I was running too much pressure. Reducing the pressure has corrected some of the problems. I am now going to install Koni shocks(Front 8805 1001). I'll let you know if this solves the rest of the problems.
  • jimhutch's avatar
    jimhutch
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2015
    The tires are new. Just had them changed a month ago. I will get the coach weighed within the next couple weeks. Then adjust the PSI and hope that works. I'll let you know the results.
    Thanks everyone for all your suggestions.
    Enjoy your day.
    Jim
  • eXodusRV's avatar
    eXodusRV
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2015
    How old are the tires ? Older tires tend to be less flexible and transfer more road feeling.

    Some people actually like to feel the road :P
  • Dale_Traveling's avatar
    Dale_Traveling
    Explorer II
    Jul 02, 2015
    A weight check and tire pressure adjust is cheap and easy so do that first. If the shocks are factory original it time. Hit all the front end grease fittings with a few strokes won't hurt either. A front end inspection, not an alignment, might be needed.
  • RVWithAGarage's avatar
    RVWithAGarage
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2015
    We run 100lb in front and 85lb in the rears on our '07 Outlaw w/ W24, with a Safe-T-Steer and Bilstein shocks. The tire pressure was set by use looking at Michelin tables for weight.

    We don't have a problem with excessive impacts coming through the steering, so maybe shocks are the issue.

    If the shocks are good, the next thing to play with is the tire pressure...I have been told.

    Best luck
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jun 17, 2015
    Koni FSD shocks will help. Most other shocks are gas charged and they will transfer road bumps back through the steering wheel.
  • DSDP_Don's avatar
    DSDP_Don
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2015
    I'm guessing your at LEAST 15psi to high in the front tires. You can see ride improvement with every 5psi reduction in tire pressure.
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Jun 17, 2015
    First off...how much does your coach weigh? At least axle weights...I'm guessing you have way too much air in your tires. Also, Koni's will improve the handling to a degree. Weight distribution could be a factor too. Without the axle weights, you're punching in the dark.....Dennis

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