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Re: Scary Handling Problem
TyroneandGladys, I agree that weight distribution plays a big part in how a rig handles but in this case it has no affect. When towing 4 down (a toad) there is virtually no tongue weight at all. The amount of force it takes to turn the front of the towed vehicle is the major affect that towing a toad has on the rig. The rest is all up to how the rig handles on it's own. The side to side force can cause a tail wagging affect which is exaggerated at the steering wheel. There will be little to no change in the weight distibution with the toad connected If it is on all 4 wheels. How much is loaded to the rear inside the RV will change the front wheel weight ratio though. Which you are absolutely right, can have an adverse affect even with a toad.295Views0likes0CommentsRe: Scary Handling Problem
I guess that's why I am so anal retentive about taking my RV or any of my vehicles in for repairs any more. Always seems like either something else gets damaged or the work that is done is subpar or incomplete. On our new rig, we had a small punch list of mostly minor repairs needed under warranty and about half the items addressed either had to be done twice or I had to fix properly my self. I was just happy no other damage was done while they had it and happily completed the rest of the repairs properly that I knew could do myself when we got it back. Not what I expected from one of the largest nationwide dealers... I hope that for all your efforts and waiting to get your rig back and fixed, your steering/towing issue is solved.320Views0likes0CommentsRe: Scary Handling Problem
Dunnlnn, I just looked and my 2011 coach came with front and rear sway control bars from the factory. If yours didn't, that could be a big issue too. I owned one 3/4 ton pickup I bought used that had sway control front only (unusual) until I installed the rear it was terrible towing anything.376Views0likes0CommentsRe: Scary Handling Problem
One more thing you might try. On my 88 Itasca E350 I used to set my own tow in to an extra 1/8" in to the front of the vehicle. Upside is it handled much better especially while towing. Downside was some extra wear on the front tires. I'm not sure how much different the new front ends are but the on old Twin-I beam front ends, the tow in used to move in and out quite a bit as the front bounced up and down. The little extra "Tow In" seemed to help. I decided I would live with the extra wear on the tires for the better handling.376Views0likes0CommentsRe: Frequently Asked Questions about Class C's
ravenlittle wrote: I have a 1993 jayco with 460 engine, just wondering if any one has ever had any proplems with vapor lock towing a toad going up a steep mountain I owned a 1988 Itasca with the 460 and never had a vapor lock issue. I'm not sure that condition can exist with mutli-port fuel injection? I did have one issue that presented itself with very similiar symptoms. The Catalytic became plugged at around 83000 miles, it eventually reached a point that the engine would not run beyond idle. Always happens during the most in opportune time, half way home in the middle of the desert on a 105 degree day:( At first I tried replacing the fuel filter but quickly discovered fuel flow was not the issue. Once I had the rig towed home "Good Sam ERS" I pulled the cat and sure enough a big round plug of what I will call it "cat guts" fell out on the ground. Replaced catalytic and all was fine...809Views0likes0CommentsRe: Scary Handling Problem
Had the same issue quite a few years ago towing a CJ7 with a fairly short class C. Take a look at your wheelbase length on your rig vs how much length hangs beyond the rear wheels. If the overhang beyond the rear wheels is excessive (anything over 1/3 the overall length of your rig) that could be the issue in a nutshell. A tough problem to overcome "inexpensive." The tail ends up wagging the dog due to the amount of force it takes to move the front wheels of the toad. On my fourth rig and I tow a grand cherokee right now and that is the first thing I now check before buying a new rig. Sorry this may not solve your issue but something to check.376Views0likes0Comments
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