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Re Safe-T-Plus.
So, here is my question for general comment, as a Miramar owner for 2 years and many miles:
It seem that everyone sort of "knows" that you need steering and suspension upgrades after you buy your vehicle. Mine is a Ford F-53 chassis, very common, right?
In driving across the country I struggled with cross winds and passing trucks head on. Very scary in many instances, and it required 110% attention and effort. I am an experienced driver and have driven almost everything in my lifetime, but I struggled with this new rig.
My question is this: In today's world there is an extreme emphasis on "safety". Just look at the number of safety recalls issued by GM or Ford. It is mind boggling . And yet, we have major manufacturers, Ford, Thor, Winnebago, who seem to be saying: I am going to sell you a vehicle that doesn't handle well and if you would like a really safe vehicle you have to figure it out for yourself.
I guess, I go back to FORD: why would they not provide a chassis with all the needed safety/handling devices?? Why would Thor not insist on selling the best handling vehicle possible??
In my case, I drove 14,000 miles and struggled. Then I put on Bilstein shocks on the front. Things were much better. Now I am told I need the Safe-T-Plus or Roadmaster steering stabilizer if I want all problems to go away. I don't mind doing it, but why didn't the dealer tell me: You really need these devices. Very frustrating to me, and again it points out the value of this Forum.
A little bit pissed, Jim
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