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Originally Posted by Tearstone
I have a 2017 Miramar 34.4.
It really drove like crap before getting a front end alignment. Once that was done it was much more bearable. I wrote a bit more about that here on our blog.
I have 2,000 miles under my belt now and I am just now getting the hang of it but I'm still a bit tense at times driving it especially in windy conditions or when semi trucks or bigger vehicles pass by too quick. I'm still not 100% comfortable passing other vehicles yet.
Driving this rig requires a lot of mindfulness and I'm comfortable only doing about 300 miles a day or so, max. I'm assuming the comfort level would go increase if I added some suspension tweaks, but as of now it is manageable.
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I reviewed your blog and agree with your assessment of how you felt driving such a big rig. This is not my first motorhome so I had some idea of what to expect. I also found my alignment to be off significantly and it did make a difference in the handling once that was adjusted. The local truck shop that did my alignment suggested the Safe-T-Plus and larger rear track bar, both of which I had done. Now I feel safe in 20-25 MPH cross winds and when passing or meeting a semi I feel like he is dealing with the wind more than I am.
As far as not feeling like I'm filling up 2 lanes traveling down the highway, I have found looking farther down the road helps. Also reminding myself I am only 8 and 1/2 feet wide and Interstate lanes are 12 feet, I know I have plenty of room. No street is allowed with less than 9 foot lanes...most are 10 feet.
Try to relax your arms and you'll be fine.