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ramsgm
Jun 16, 2013Explorer
Just my two cents..... I have been using the steer safe system for nearly ten years, it corrected most steering problems such as wobble, wandering, road ruts, pothole shimmy, and shimmy over railroad tracks. We discovered that most RVers, including ourselves, have a tendency to overload their rigs. We travel with 1/3 to 1/2 fresh water tank and 3/4 to full gas tank. Prior to getting an education on weighing the rig, we traveled with full water, full gas, and other superfluous non-essential gear. Nothing, but nothing, will correct a dangerously overloaded rig. And believe it or not most rigs are overloaded. Since most rigs have their tanks in the rear, the tendency of the excess rear weight is to pull the front of the rig up. This makes steering difficult, if not downright dangerous. Have you ever picked up a load of pavers, placed them in your trunk, and tried to drive home? The front wheels are barely touching the ground, and subject it to most any small road hazard.
I suggest that the next time you go out, stop at a truck weigh station, have your axles weighed, and be certain that they are below the manufacturer's weight load limit for each axle.
If you are within tolerances, then the steer safe goes far to stabilize wobble, shimmy, and drift. Be certain that there is no underlying cause for these maladies, before you make adjustments to the suspension.
Just my two cents.
I suggest that the next time you go out, stop at a truck weigh station, have your axles weighed, and be certain that they are below the manufacturer's weight load limit for each axle.
If you are within tolerances, then the steer safe goes far to stabilize wobble, shimmy, and drift. Be certain that there is no underlying cause for these maladies, before you make adjustments to the suspension.
Just my two cents.
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