โJun-20-2016 06:58 AM
โJun-22-2016 03:16 PM
Philip.Saran wrote:
I have a Safe-T-Steer stabilizer on the front end and a track bar added to the rear of my MH. Keep the front tire pressure at 95psi and the rear at 100psi.
I was told the Cheap quick fix "can" break the links, has anyone had that problem?
โJun-22-2016 02:42 PM
โJun-22-2016 02:39 PM
โJun-22-2016 02:11 PM
TNGW1500SE wrote:427435 wrote:NAUTIQUE wrote:kmb1966 wrote:
I have a 2001 Itasca Suncruiser built on a 2000 Ford F53. Just got back from a long trip. Overall it did fine, but am looking for suggestions on what to make it a little easier to drive.
Hey kmb,
Lots of good suggestions above.
Mine's a 2000 GBM on a 1999 F53. These were my steps:
Started with new tires & Bilstien shocks.
Added Steer Safe.
Added Ultratrac rear trac bar from Brazel's.
Did the Cheap Handling Fix.
If I were to do it again, I'd just about reverse the steps.
First I'd get it weighed and make sure tires are good & aired-up correctly. Then I'd do the CHF. Then add a rear trac bar.
The CHF really tightened-up the "side to side: rock and general handling input. Do this first & see how you like it - Great no-cost mod.!
The Rear Trac bar really helped the "tail-wagging-the-dog".
The Steer Safe is a nice extra saftey feature & helped tighten up the steering.
My rig rides pretty nice now (well for a delivery truck chassis! ๐ )
Those all may be beneficial but, before spending money on add-on's, get it aligned with 4+ degrees of caster. With a good alignment, you may well be satisfied with the handling as I was.
The only problem getting an alignment is finding a place that can do it RIGHT. Many shops say they can but..........
โJun-22-2016 11:38 AM
427435 wrote:NAUTIQUE wrote:kmb1966 wrote:
I have a 2001 Itasca Suncruiser built on a 2000 Ford F53. Just got back from a long trip. Overall it did fine, but am looking for suggestions on what to make it a little easier to drive.
Hey kmb,
Lots of good suggestions above.
Mine's a 2000 GBM on a 1999 F53. These were my steps:
Started with new tires & Bilstien shocks.
Added Steer Safe.
Added Ultratrac rear trac bar from Brazel's.
Did the Cheap Handling Fix.
If I were to do it again, I'd just about reverse the steps.
First I'd get it weighed and make sure tires are good & aired-up correctly. Then I'd do the CHF. Then add a rear trac bar.
The CHF really tightened-up the "side to side: rock and general handling input. Do this first & see how you like it - Great no-cost mod.!
The Rear Trac bar really helped the "tail-wagging-the-dog".
The Steer Safe is a nice extra saftey feature & helped tighten up the steering.
My rig rides pretty nice now (well for a delivery truck chassis! ๐ )
Those all may be beneficial but, before spending money on add-on's, get it aligned with 4+ degrees of caster. With a good alignment, you may well be satisfied with the handling as I was.
โJun-22-2016 11:20 AM
NAUTIQUE wrote:kmb1966 wrote:
I have a 2001 Itasca Suncruiser built on a 2000 Ford F53. Just got back from a long trip. Overall it did fine, but am looking for suggestions on what to make it a little easier to drive.
Hey kmb,
Lots of good suggestions above.
Mine's a 2000 GBM on a 1999 F53. These were my steps:
Started with new tires & Bilstien shocks.
Added Steer Safe.
Added Ultratrac rear trac bar from Brazel's.
Did the Cheap Handling Fix.
If I were to do it again, I'd just about reverse the steps.
First I'd get it weighed and make sure tires are good & aired-up correctly. Then I'd do the CHF. Then add a rear trac bar.
The CHF really tightened-up the "side to side: rock and general handling input. Do this first & see how you like it - Great no-cost mod.!
The Rear Trac bar really helped the "tail-wagging-the-dog".
The Steer Safe is a nice extra saftey feature & helped tighten up the steering.
My rig rides pretty nice now (well for a delivery truck chassis! ๐ )
โJun-22-2016 07:45 AM
kmb1966 wrote:
I have a 2001 Itasca Suncruiser built on a 2000 Ford F53. Just got back from a long trip. Overall it did fine, but am looking for suggestions on what to make it a little easier to drive.
โJun-21-2016 05:38 PM
โJun-21-2016 05:23 AM
โJun-20-2016 01:36 PM
โJun-20-2016 11:14 AM
kmb1966 wrote:
I have a 2001 Itasca Suncruiser built on a 2000 Ford F53. Just got back from a long trip. Overall it did fine, but am looking for suggestions on what to make it a little easier to drive. I have Koni FSD shocks, and I am overall ok with the ride. The problem the driving. I get blown all over the road when a truck passes by. If I encounter an uneven piece of pavement, the coach swings from side to side very easily. I'm not sure if anything can be done to help, but I'd appreciate any suggestions or success stories.
โJun-20-2016 10:41 AM
Harvard wrote:
Too little front end +caster can manifest itself as "loose steering" (and wandering) at highway speeds.
โJun-20-2016 10:06 AM
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