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Steer Safe vs. Safe T Steer vs. etc....

trode
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Looking for reviews here, I am going to put a steering stabilizer, dampner, device on my motorhome and am looking for input from users. I have a 2004 National RV Seabreeze 1341 on Ford F-53 chassis. Steering is ok, and very little wander. Road irregularities and seams or grooves give some challenge but not to bad. Not much interstate driving yet so effects of passing semis not yet dealt with. But, be all that as it may I still want ot put something on for the safety aspect in the event of front tire blow out. Other benefits I am sure will come along. Looking at the internet sites for Steer Safe and Safe T Steer, I am inclined slightly toward the Steer Safe product. Seems that the mounting directly to the wheel assembly vs the tie rod would give more substaintial control. Also like the simplicity of it, mechanical spring device with few moving parts and no fluid to leak. Would appreciate any first hand experience from you.
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MotorPro
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Explorer
Billieg2 wrote:
chili's trip wrote:
Billieg2 wrote:
Just to add mud to the pot:
Steer Safe = Old technology (put one on and it exploded on the first trip)
Safety Steer = new Technology. ( Will work when it should)


Exploded!? Old vs New!? Nonsense!
I had Steer-Safe installed by the company in Quartzsite on a Class C and my current Class A. Total of 6 years experience. Both showed a substantial improvement in handling and control such as going off the edge of the road. Good Luck!
Jack H


"Nonsense!" Tell that to my wife. We had the Steer Safe installed at a truck repair center where they put on a lot of them on rigs. On our first trip in PA went over a bridge and BOTH sides lost the springs and the bar on the drivers side dug into the brake plate stopping me from turning left. We were lucky to get off the road.

When we got home I called the truck center and told them what had happened. They said "it's happened before, we can order you new springs and a bracket for XX$$$." Steer Safe doesn't warranty their product.

IMHO they are worthless and unsafe. Old Technology....
So because the people who installed it wrong told you they have done them wrong before they are old technology?

dkreuzen
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Explorer
I have the Blue-Ox TrueCenter unit on my coach which is a spring loaded shock with an adjustable center point. I have a wandering problem and this unit helped a little. Any unit that has spring forces trying to keep the tie rod centered will require some additional steering effort when not in the center position. Out of all the types out there this is the most flexible and most expensive.
Dennis
2012 Monaco Knight 36PFT
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon on 2007 16' Car Trailer

bill_h
Explorer
Explorer
hurricane0226 wrote:
Has anyone had CW install the Steer safe? I am looking at having them installed on my F53 chassie, an Itasca Sunstar class A.


I don't think there is one answer. Their installation quality is all over the map. It varies from shop to shop, and there is a lot of turnover.
NOTE: Any incorrect spelling is intentional to prevent those annoying popups.

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hurricane0226
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Explorer
Has anyone had CW install the Steer safe? I am looking at having them installed on my F53 chassie, an Itasca Sunstar class A.
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doxiemom11
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Explorer II
We used Saf-T-Plus and are pleased. We have a F53 chassis.

the_silverback
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Explorer
I installed steer safe on my W24 workhorse chassis. A easy do it yourself job. It is well thought out and there is really nothing that can go wrong if installed correctly. A very simple spring system. It has worked well for me for several years.
the silverback
2015 crossroads Rushmore 5th wheel

TugCamp
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Explorer
For what its worth I installed Safe T Steer on my 2012 F53 Winnebago Vista 32K 34' Motorhome. Prior to installation it was not too bad but driving it took a lot of attention, this caused fatigue after a while and also kept my eyes focused on the road ahead (I know thats where they should be...lol). I just completed my first trip with the Safe T Steer installed towing my approx 4000 boat. I can honestly say its the best spent money so far. I was able to relax while driving and enjoy the sights a little more. When we got to and from our destination I was much more rested. I would recommend this to anyone with minor wandering issues it worked for me. I installed it myself, took about 20 mins and another 10 to make one adjustment.
2012 Winnebago Vista 32K
F53 V10
2007 Chaparral 20SSi
Camping wife and 2 boys 11 and 6

bill_h
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Explorer
They both use springs to keep the steering pointed straight down the road, and will help you keep it straight if something goes wrong.

One uses tension springs, one uses compression springs. Not a lot of difference. The Steer Safe is a little easier to install poorly, but a good wrench should not have trouble.
NOTE: Any incorrect spelling is intentional to prevent those annoying popups.

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topflite51
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Explorer
The reason a Steer Safe unit has exploded/fallen off is due to improper installation. Steer Safe does warranty their product, they however do not warranty sloppy install work.:S
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Any errors are a result of CRS.:s

ramsgm
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Explorer
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.

iggyAZ
Explorer
Explorer
I know this is a old message but I plan on getting the Steer Safe installed on my 2012 Ford F-53 chassis (242" wheel base)

I have read many reviews and it seems that many have had it installed by other than the manufacturer and have had problems.

Now I just happen to be going thru Deming NM where the manufacturer of the Steer Safe is located and will have them installed by them for free.


This is what they say it will do and no more.

"Steer Safe helps maintain control against front tire blowouts, potholes, soft shoulders, high winds, wandering, accidental encounters with curbs, and highway medians. It also helps reduce driver fatigue."

I will review as I plan on a 6,000 mile trip over the next few months.
2012 Forest River Georgetown XL 378TS

Billieg2
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chili's trip wrote:
Billieg2 wrote:
Just to add mud to the pot:
Steer Safe = Old technology (put one on and it exploded on the first trip)
Safety Steer = new Technology. ( Will work when it should)


Exploded!? Old vs New!? Nonsense!
I had Steer-Safe installed by the company in Quartzsite on a Class C and my current Class A. Total of 6 years experience. Both showed a substantial improvement in handling and control such as going off the edge of the road. Good Luck!
Jack H


"Nonsense!" Tell that to my wife. We had the Steer Safe installed at a truck repair center where they put on a lot of them on rigs. On our first trip in PA went over a bridge and BOTH sides lost the springs and the bar on the drivers side dug into the brake plate stopping me from turning left. We were lucky to get off the road.

When we got home I called the truck center and told them what had happened. They said "it's happened before, we can order you new springs and a bracket for XX$$$." Steer Safe doesn't warranty their product.

IMHO they are worthless and unsafe. Old Technology....
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chili_s_trip
Explorer II
Explorer II
Billieg2 wrote:
Just to add mud to the pot:
Steer Safe = Old technology (put one on and it exploded on the first trip)
Safety Steer = new Technology. ( Will work when it should)


Exploded!? Old vs New!? Nonsense!
I had Steer-Safe installed by the company in Quartzsite on a Class C and my current Class A. Total of 6 years experience. Both showed a substantial improvement in handling and control such as going off the edge of the road. Good Luck!
Jack H
2005 Fleetwood Bounder 32W 8.1.
2009 Honda Fit Sport

larry_cad
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Explorer II
My motorhome had a steer safe installed on it when I bought it used. I tried for a couple of years to get the front end alignment and failed. I took off the steer safe, and the motorhome steers much better now. I left it off.
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