Sloppy steering

[rsn48]

Purchased a 1994 Winnebago Adventurer 32 feet, Chevy engine and overall I am thrilled with the unit, well maintained and very clean with only 61,000 miles on it.

But.......... the unit has very sloppy steering at faster speeds like 60 MPH plus, even in a straight line. My understanding is there are things you can do to address this issue, would love help and suggestions on this.

[SoCalDesertRid1]

The screw on the steering box adjusts the gear lash. The gear lash is set when the gears are new. If the lash is now loose, it's because the gears have worn out. Screwing it in tighter will only finish wearing out the gears faster. If the gear lash is loose, replace the box with a rebuilt one.

[Naio]

Sometimes there is an adjustment screw on the steering box. My understanding is that you do this LAST, after making sure alignment and suspension are good, so you don't cover up a dangerous problem. Worked for me, after several tries (too tight, too loose, just right). Before you get an actual new steering box.

If you are not doing the work yourself, you need a mechanic who is willing to adjust it several times to get it good.

[Harvard]

Too little front end caster can manifest itself as "loose steering" (and wandering) at highway speeds.

[Artum_Snowbird]

If you have a steering stabilizer shock absorber, replace it. It made a huge difference to a wandering steering wheel for me.

[MountainAir05]

Bell crank or idle arms.