U-turns
We currently tow a 31' (I just measured it) 5th wheel with an extended pin box. I can "almost" make a full lock 3.5 lane U-turn with it without tapping the back of the cab of our short bed F250 and th...
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'tiredTeacher wrote:
The phrase "full lock" keeps popping up so I thought I'd add this. When making tight turns with power steering, take the steering wheel to full lock then back off a fraction. Holding the wheel against the stop will put undo strain on the power steering pump and hoses. You may even get belt squeal.
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This is very true. There is very little fluid to begin with and often with no cooler. It can overheat quickly. I remind my DW about this too as many new cars have electric power steering. Folks tend to hang on the steering wheel waiting for the turn arrow to turn green. I don't want to find out how much that costs to replace.
