Scary Driving... Wandering 2000 Minnie Minnie

[B.Rad]

creativepart has it right for the best handling. But new shocks are a must have on a new to you unit and you will be amazed at the difference. Go with Koni. I install new shocks all around every 10-20k or 4-5 years.

[staggerlee]

I believe the tail wagging is different. Its really the front wagging. I can sense that too. It is tiring. I'm going to spend my money on the front end. That tru steer said it would take out 90 % if you can believe that.

[staggerlee]

Air Tabs, what are they the Firestone air bags?

[mg2000]

It is tiring,
Who or what is tru steer?
Is that a steering stabilizer?
Thanks
How bad is yours steer? How long have you had yours and have you tried anything yet?

[Ray,IN]

Originally Posted by staggerlee

Air Tabs, what are they the Firestone air bags?

Air tabs cost more than a private owner will ever recoup in fuel savings or handling improvement.'
Air tabs are small devices that attach to the upper sides of boxy vehicles that claim to improve handling and fuel mileage.



My SIL is general maintenance manager for a nationwide trucking company. His company performed wind tunnel testing to evaluate air tabs for their fleet.
The wind tunnel testing results determined this product was of no value to the company.

[mg2000]

have you heard or decided a fix for your issue? thanks

[mg2000]

if i fill the water tank which i assume is in the rear, would that make the rear heavier and the front lighter? which is what the steering feels like now,Thanks

[creativepart]

Originally Posted by mg2000

if i fill the water tank which i assume is in the rear, would that make the rear heavier and the front lighter? which is what the steering feels like now,Thanks

I am not sure what makes you think the fresh water tank is in the rear??? All the tanks (Fresh, Gray and Black) are generally in the middle of the coach adjacent to or in front of the rear axle.

[wahoonc]

Originally Posted by mg2000

if i fill the water tank which i assume is in the rear, would that make the rear heavier and the front lighter? which is what the steering feels like now,Thanks

That is possible. You will need to determine where your fresh water tank is. I have a 30' Coachmen Concord and the freshwater tank is above the floor in the bedroom area about 3' behind the axle on the righthand side. It does make a noticeable difference when full vs empty.

Aaron

[mg2000]

That appears to be where mine is,
So if it’s full and traveling, the front end would be lighter,
Which seems to be the steering feeling I’m having.

[wahoonc]

Originally Posted by mg2000

That appears to be where mine is,
So if it’s full and traveling, the front end would be lighter,
Which seems to be the steering feeling I’m having.

Depending on the tank size it could weigh 350-400 pounds full.

Aaron

[hfbundy]

I drive a 2016 Vista. I experienced a lot of tail wagging from trucks passing and some rut steering. Last year I had my son install a rear track bar. On my recent drive from northwest Washington to north Texas I noticed that the tail wagging from trucks passing was virtually eliminated. However, on bad roads such as I5 in southern California I noticed some of the ruts would whip me over to the shoulder without warning. When my daughter-in-law was driving it was even worse. I suspect she wasn't anticipating the effect as quickly as I. When I get home I am going to have my son install radius rods on the front suspension. They are supposed to prevent front to rear movement of the suspension in relationship to the frame, which is caused by flex in the bushings and leaf spring suspension. I have not performed any of the expensive suspension upgrades others discuss and quite frankly I don't see how they could have much effect on the issues I have experienced.

[mg2000]

Are you guys e450 chassis, rear springs look like they are de arched,
Arched look like sagging?

[staggerlee]

Originally Posted by mg2000

That appears to be where mine is,
So if it’s full and traveling, the front end would be lighter,
Which seems to be the steering feeling I’m having.

Do you have air ride?

[mg2000]

No I do not have air ride

[staggerlee]

Originally Posted by mg2000

It is tiring,
Who or what is tru steer?
Is that a steering stabilizer?
Thanks
How bad is yours steer? How long have you had yours and have you tried anything yet?

Am on my third one. Wife passed and nephew wanted the one we had. Sold that one then felt I needed one so I bought one first part of last year.. They both felt like they were searching. I sold the second one because I wasn't happy with no power. Finally found this one, and its the same thing. Haven't been able to really use it het because of this deep freeze. The second one would really give you a workout. No need for a gym membership. Now this one will probably be my last one at 80 year's
old, so I want to be sure everything is right. That try steer rep. said it would take a lot of it out if you can believe them. However I'm not doing anything in this cold.