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Old 03-14-2019, 10:14 AM   #6
Blanco05
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 34.2
State: Florida
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Originally Posted by analoguy View Post
blw2,
Thanks for the reply. Well, there will always be different opinions, especially when it comes to something like "handling", which nobody can define anyway. But, in general, when I talk to RVer's who really drive their rigs hard, they will always tell me that you need a steering upgrade for the Ford gas chassis.

My first trip as a new RVer was to drive to Alaska. That was 14,000 miles roundtrip. I saw every kind of driving condition and I experienced almost everything you could imagine. Well, I did not hit a moose!!

But, generally speaking, with a brand new rig, 36 foot, I struggled. In particular, with any sort of cross wind, it became very difficult. With a sever cross wind, say 30 mph +, it became extremely dangerous at times, especially on 2 lane roads.

So, my point is simply this: when I buy a new vehicle, any brand, I should expect to get the best handling/safety equipment at the time, built into my new vehicle. I should not have to figure out what to do.

In my particular case, upon return, I installed HD shocks in the front (Bilstein), and did my 2nd trip to Canada (6,000 miles). This was much improved, but problems continued. I am now getting ready for my 3rd summer on the road, and am now installing the Safe-t-plus steering stabilizer. I am told this will solve all my problems. Well, we will find out.

My point, I guess, is since I am willing to buy a brand new vehicle, it should come with any equipment needed for stability or steering safety. I should not have to figure this out for myself. Imagine if Chevy sold their cars this way: they would be in deep doo doo immediately.

Happy Trails, Jim
Good morning Jim, I could not agree more on both points that handling is subjective/objective as much as that a new vehicle should come with all the safety and handling necessities included. Im very much looking forward to my driving experience this spring break to better evaluate my Blue Unit Safe T Plus enhancement. I wanted all the improvements avail such as front & rear Roadmaster sway bars & rear Sumo Supersprings etc but Bill at Ft Lauderdale RV in Ft Lauderdale, Fl. advised that I take it a step at a time and evaluate the Safe T Plus on its own merits b4 considering the aforementioned which may or may not b necessary. I'll keep all updated.

-Carlos
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