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OhioRVers
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Oct 17, 2013

RV feels loose in front end

Hi all,
My 2006 E-450 Ford Winnebago Aspect class C with 40,000 miles feels like the front end is loose. It tracks ruts and wanders so that I am always correcting. It has been slowly getting worse over the last year. There is some uneven wear on the front tires. Think it is time for an alignment.

Can anyone recommend a good shop in Orlando or Ft. Myers, FL?

Any input on Lazy Days in Tampa?

Thanks in advance.
Class C

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  • Handbasket's avatar
    Handbasket
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    Get some knowledgeable E-450 owners' input on tire pressures, especially front. Have the shocks ever been replaced? Do that before having it aligned.

    Jim, "If it weren't for 'crazy', I'd never go anywhere."
  • Harvard's avatar
    Harvard
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    A bit of information regarding the E350/E450 front end caster. The Ford specification is in a range from +1.3 to +7.3. You want to be at least +5.0 or more for best results.
  • Kit_Carson's avatar
    Kit_Carson
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    As has been posted....front end alignment, tire pressure, etc. Don't forget to check the steering dampner and the shocks as well. I replaced the dampner and all 4 shocks on my Class C with Bilsteins, had front end aligned, all tires balanced and the improvement is dramatic.
  • TyroneandGladys's avatar
    TyroneandGladys
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    copeland343 wrote:
    Make sure you have enough weight on the front axle. All my Fords are bad to drive when the front is lite.
    X2 get it weighed loaded for a trip including people. If your front axle is not at least 75% of the rating you have problems. I know it has been gradual but you could have been adding items over the last year and every pound added behind the rear axle takes more weight off of the front.
  • copeland343's avatar
    copeland343
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    Make sure you have enough weight on the front axle. All my Fords are bad to drive when the front is lite.
  • DaHose's avatar
    DaHose
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    Lack of caster seems to be the number one cause for handling issues on an RV.

    Progressive deterioration also sounds like it could be failing bushings. Have yours checked, just to be sure. Always check your tire pressure too.

    Jose
  • GrumpyandGrandm's avatar
    GrumpyandGrandm
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2013
    I would look for a medium duty FORD dealer or a quality truck alignment shop not an RV shop.
    Just my 2 cents.

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