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Originally Posted by Miramar Owner
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.
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Thank you for reading! The Safe-T-Plus has been on my todo: list, but there were some things I needed to invest in first such as the EEZTire system which I just picked up last week. I'm still dialing that in and trying to get it to read my inner duallies, but I digress.
It is encouraging to hear that those suspension upgrades to a better job of making the bus feel more comfortable. That is a good tip to keep reminding myself that I'm 8.5 wide. I swear when I'm looking in both of my side mirrors if feels like I am filling up the the whole lane. Again, this is coming from someone who has only driven sports and passenger cars.
The last tip is the best one. I'm realizing the more that I relax, the easier the drive is. Just rolling with the wandering or the wind pushes a bit and not freaking out internally everytime it happens has been a huge help.
I'll be doing some of those suspension tweaks, I'll be sure to post my review once they are done.
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