Steer Stabilizer? SteerSafe, Safe-T-Plus or RSSC ?

[jolooote]

Hi all. I have a 2014 Thor, Vegas motorhome built on the Ford E-350 Class'C' van chassis. I'm Looking at the Steer Safe, self centering device at around $600. The Roadmaster Safe-T-Plus about $400 & the Roadmaster RSSC Reflex about $300. Which of the above would you recommend? :h

[jolooote]

From my research so far, I'd say the Steer Safe would be best for front blow outs. One concern with these is, some say they can cause problems with the front end wheel alignment.

[DrewE]

Noel wrote:
I don't want to be a thread hi-jacker, but......which product would be best for front tire blowout safety ?

In my opinion, a tire pressure gauge and some basic training are the most valuable.

If the steering damper is worn, it would make good sense to replace it. Replacement is a very straightforward job; it took me maybe half an hour, and much of that was figuring how to jack up the frame reasonably safely as the weight on the front just happened to make the tie rod block a damper mounting bolt.

[Noel]

I don't want to be a thread hi-jacker, but......which product would be best for front tire blowout safety ?

[j-d]

And, anything with spring centering (all those you asked about) will probably need to be adjusted a couple times, to make sure it "centers" where you want it, and not off to one side or the other.

"The Devil's in the Details"

And it's ALL details, Bro!

[jolooote]

And I thought this was gonna be simnple. Thanks. lol

[j-d]

Safe-T-Plus and RSS are Stablizer/Dampers, in that they have Springs to press the steering toward Center, and hydraulic Damper (shock absorber) similar to what's already on your E350 Stripped Chassis. Steer Safe has only spring centering, but you can probably leave your OEM Damper in place. I"m not aware of other brands, not even of "re-boxing" on these three brands.

First, are you having a problem?

Have you weighed his Vegas, loaded as for a trip, and adjusted the tire pressure according to axle weights?

RSS is from Roadmaster. RSSA is for Class A anc RSSC for Class C (like E-Series) Safe-T-Plus isn't affiliated with Roadmaster. Roadmaster is a great brand line, but the S-T-P seems to have more followers and a better reputation.

S-T-P is the one installed by Henderson's out in Oregon, one of the top RV Ride and Handling shops on the planet. They say adding S-T-P is equivalent to setting the alignment CASTER angle to 5-degrees. Center of the Caster spec is 3-degrees but 5-degrees or a little more, helps RV's to track down the road. That's been well proven here.

I'd do these in order and evaluate

Weight and Tire Pressure
Alignment (need a shop who understands Ford Twin-I-Beam alignment with offset bushings)
Rear Sway Bar Upgrade (1-1/2" Hellwig)
Steering Damper/Stabilizer (S-T-P)
Front Sway Bar Upgrade (1-3/8" Hellwig)
Rear Track Bar (SuperSteer/Henderson, Blue Ox, Brazzel)

[jolooote]

BTW...any other brands I'm not aware of? Thanks.