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โMay-21-2015 05:06 PM
Beacher wrote:I bought the Steer Safe device (similar to the Safe-T-Steer) and installed it on my old Fleetwood Storm. I noticed no improvement with them rather than without them. Personally, I felt very let down but I kept them on to help in the case of a blow out.
I'm very surprised that nobody has mentioned a Blue Ox TruCenter, or a Safe-T-Steer device.
They both precisely help in windy conditions, (and in the event of a tire blowout), (assuming your alignment, sway bars, and tire pressure are good).
โMay-21-2015 03:53 PM
kalynzoo wrote:
...Living in Southern Calif it is not unusual to have winds in the 25mph range and gusts in the OMG range.....
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โMay-19-2015 07:15 AM
rgatijnet1 wrote:I think the OP would agree with all of you. If you read his original post, I think you'll find that he's simply looking for ideas on how to improve the situation, not avoid it entirely.dubdub07 wrote:kalynzoo wrote:
Slow down is really the best advise. Living in Southern Calif it is not unusual to have winds in the 25mph range and gusts in the OMG range. Your driving a high profile, higher center of gravity, vehicle than your car or van. The wind makes a big difference, regardless of all the ad-ons people will try to sell. Just slow down. At 55mph I find than I am comfortable in most wind conditions. On occasion on the Pearblossom Highway or over the Canejo Pass where gusty winds can and have turned over semis, slowing down to 45mph keeps me comfortably on the road. I've seen RV's pushing their speed in these areas, passing me at 70+mph. Later I have seen a few off to the side with their awnings torn apart.
The trip should be part of the vacation and part of the fun, so slow down and enjoy the scenery...even if it is just the same old desert along I-5.
Happy Trails.
One of the reasons I went to a MH from a FW is wind. There is sound reasoning in a swaying RV whether a pull behind or drivable that dictates how fast you go. If RV.net-ers need to advise you to slow down, then you need to reevaluate your driving skills. That said, I am sure you DON'T need us telling you what you already know; windy driving is a real PIA. On the other side of the coin, I am one of those that will continue on at 70mph in the wind. No awning damage, not unsafe, and completely in control. My pusher handles the wind very well. But this comes at a price. I was not aware that there is such a disparity in the way a front engine handles vs a pusher.
My front engine gasser handles the wind just fine. All I have to do is inflate the air bags up to 80psi, and I can handle the heavy winds without undue stress. I do not have a trac bar and see no reason to install one. I have also had a DP and had no serious problems in high winds. Since we travel a lot in the Great Plains states, especially during the Winter months, high winds are a daily occurrence. You get used to driving with the winds, or you sit for days waiting for a lull in the winds, that might not come for a long time.
Getting up before sunrise will SOMETIMES offer less windy conditions, but from my own observations, not too many people want to get up early to travel. I also notice no difference with or without the toad. Life is too short for me to sit around waiting for ideal weather because I don't know how to handle my coach.
โMay-19-2015 06:02 AM
dubdub07 wrote:kalynzoo wrote:
Slow down is really the best advise. Living in Southern Calif it is not unusual to have winds in the 25mph range and gusts in the OMG range. Your driving a high profile, higher center of gravity, vehicle than your car or van. The wind makes a big difference, regardless of all the ad-ons people will try to sell. Just slow down. At 55mph I find than I am comfortable in most wind conditions. On occasion on the Pearblossom Highway or over the Canejo Pass where gusty winds can and have turned over semis, slowing down to 45mph keeps me comfortably on the road. I've seen RV's pushing their speed in these areas, passing me at 70+mph. Later I have seen a few off to the side with their awnings torn apart.
The trip should be part of the vacation and part of the fun, so slow down and enjoy the scenery...even if it is just the same old desert along I-5.
Happy Trails.
One of the reasons I went to a MH from a FW is wind. There is sound reasoning in a swaying RV whether a pull behind or drivable that dictates how fast you go. If RV.net-ers need to advise you to slow down, then you need to reevaluate your driving skills. That said, I am sure you DON'T need us telling you what you already know; windy driving is a real PIA. On the other side of the coin, I am one of those that will continue on at 70mph in the wind. No awning damage, not unsafe, and completely in control. My pusher handles the wind very well. But this comes at a price. I was not aware that there is such a disparity in the way a front engine handles vs a pusher.
WW
โMay-19-2015 05:42 AM
kalynzoo wrote:
Slow down is really the best advise. Living in Southern Calif it is not unusual to have winds in the 25mph range and gusts in the OMG range. Your driving a high profile, higher center of gravity, vehicle than your car or van. The wind makes a big difference, regardless of all the ad-ons people will try to sell. Just slow down. At 55mph I find than I am comfortable in most wind conditions. On occasion on the Pearblossom Highway or over the Canejo Pass where gusty winds can and have turned over semis, slowing down to 45mph keeps me comfortably on the road. I've seen RV's pushing their speed in these areas, passing me at 70+mph. Later I have seen a few off to the side with their awnings torn apart.
The trip should be part of the vacation and part of the fun, so slow down and enjoy the scenery...even if it is just the same old desert along I-5.
Happy Trails.
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Dale.Traveling wrote:kemer wrote:Yes you will have a front sway bar. Became a standard item several years back. As mentioned start with the low cost items first. Weight checked (with the coach loaded for an outing) followed by correct tire pressure and load balancing. Have the front end alignment, ride height and sway bar hardware checked. If you're still not happy then try a rear track bar.
My unit is a 2014 Winnebago Sightseer 35G. It has the Ford F53 chassis. Am I reading that there is a front track/sway bar?
Take the coach to a truck service center rather than RV service center. Use the people who focus in on the chassis and have the equipment/tools to correctly do the work. Save the RV service center for stuff above the floor.