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Old 12-09-2012, 11:42 PM   #1
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Our First Class A (Itasca Suncruiser) Tracbar Brand?

We moved up from a small class C and purchased a super clean low mile 1995 Suncruiser 29RQ, Chevy chassis from a reputable dealer. Dealer fixed a bunch of small stuff as part of the deal. The only disappointment was that I discovered that the converter/charger was bad after our first weekend Trip so I replaced it with the progressive dynamics unit.

I put the steersafe unit on the front and that made a huge difference in the handling especially with wind. Took our first long trip (1100 mile round trip) and was very happy with our new to us class A. Averaged 9mpg (Better than our small 20' class C Ford 460)

Next will be a rear tracbar to help with tail wag that I believe is causing some of the "steer all the time" syndrome. Looking at the SuperSteer product from Henderson's.

I would love to hear about other's experience with rear tracbars and brands?
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:24 AM   #2
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Before spending the money have the alignment checked with the unit loaded for a trip. You may be amazed at the difference.
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Old 12-17-2012, 07:36 AM   #3
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trac bars

You should google DIY tracbars OEMY;s Diy will come up --A lot of us made our own trac bar-A few measurments and a little labor and you can do it yourself.If there is a race shop near youi they will also make one for half what you would pay to just buy one and install yourself-I made mine for a 1991 Bounder coming off the u-bolts on each side --WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!!--Rich
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Old 12-17-2012, 12:02 PM   #4
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Don't know the answer about the tracbar, but wanted to congratulate you on "movin' on up." Happy rving to you.
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Old 12-18-2012, 03:41 PM   #5
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ONE THING YOU MAY WANT TO DO IS READ THE LONG BUT INTERESTING ARTICLE AT( Cheap handling fix) if you have a F-53 chassis-It is cheap and big improvement
www IRV.com/cheap handling fix
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Old 12-18-2012, 03:47 PM   #6
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Thanks for the information I'll check it out.
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Old 12-18-2012, 03:51 PM   #7
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ONE THING YOU MAY WANT TO DO IS READ THE LONG BUT INTERESTING ARTICLE AT( Cheap handling fix) if you have a F-53 chassis-It is cheap and big improvement
www IRV.com/cheap handling fix
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We have the P37 Chassis but I will check this information out, Thank you.
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Old 12-19-2012, 06:15 AM   #8
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A properly constructed DIY track bar, or one from a manufacturer, is one of the best handling mods. The typical leaf spring rear leaf spring suspension has slight looseness of individual components which can be exaggerated by the large overhang; combining to create tail wag. A track bar eliminates almost every opportunity for side-to-side suspension play and it doesn't really matter which one you use (although a track bar that reaches from one side to the other is theoretically better than one that attaches to the differential)

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We moved up from a small class C and purchased a super clean low mile 1995 Suncruiser 29RQ, Chevy chassis from a reputable dealer. Dealer fixed a bunch of small stuff as part of the deal. The only disappointment was that I discovered that the converter/charger was bad after our first weekend Trip so I replaced it with the progressive dynamics unit.

I put the steersafe unit on the front and that made a huge difference in the handling especially with wind. Took our first long trip (1100 mile round trip) and was very happy with our new to us class A. Averaged 9mpg (Better than our small 20' class C Ford 460)

Next will be a rear tracbar to help with tail wag that I believe is causing some of the "steer all the time" syndrome. Looking at the SuperSteer product from Henderson's.

I would love to hear about other's experience with rear tracbars and brands?
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I agree George The longer the better-On my 91 bounder p-30 chassis I mounted the trac bar to the bottom of the u-bolts on each side ,then I was able to make the bar longer,If you would like to see pictures of my homemade trac bar email me and I''l frwd it to you-Rich
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I agree George The longer the better-On my 91 bounder p-30 chassis I mounted the trac bar to the bottom of the u-bolts on each side ,then I was able to make the bar longer,If you would like to see pictures of my homemade trac bar email me and I''l frwd it to you-Rich
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I would love to see your pictures as I can't fully picture how your dual tracbar is mounted. I'll send you an email
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I sent you pictures of trac bar -if there is any questions get back to me and I'll try to answer any questions-Rich
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I will try to upload pics here but I don't know computers very well-
It was made for 1991 Bounder 454 engine
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