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Originally Posted by Stevie305
After a 1170 mile round trip in out 2022 View that was a lot of interstate driving, I have noticed two things ......
A crosswind is a total pain at interstate speeds. And yes, I knew that was going to be a concern/inconvenience.
Semi trucks can push our coach around quite a bit (once again expected) and in a crosswind it is even worse.
Are the AirTabs REALLY that helpful in these conditions? I'm not looking for a complete solution because I know that isn't possible. But are they worth the money?
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I think so. I have been using them for several years now. When traveling the west coast interstate there are many areas of high wind. Before I put the air tbs on I was pushed all over the place. After, I noticed less tail wag and push over from the big rigs and the windy areas I have traveled through for many years were easier to handle.
I have been full timing since '05 and this is my third coach. The wind wag has always been a concern. Fighting the wheel in heavy wind can make for a long day.
When you put air tabs on you will not notice the change. We don't tend to notice what is not there as in waggle from the wind or not being shoved by a big rig burst of wind.
I don't consider fuel mileage gain as anything to even consider. For a long haul trucker on a standard rout a true test could be run. For us joy riders I don't see how we could accurately measure any change.
You will get the nay sayers with much lofty scientific criticism based upon assumptions and formulas but have no practical experience. Don't take the bate and try to debate with them. I did and got nothing but frustrated.
From real road experience, I'm glad I put them on my coach. They work.
Happy trails... Rick