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07-15-2019, 02:38 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.3
State: Arkansas
Posts: 16
THOR #15748
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Steering stabilizer
Our 2017 Vegas 25.3 had what I call "loosie goosie" steering. From You Tube videos and CW service department I learned about the Safety Plus Steering stabilizer which, with a trip from Texas to Washington State (and return) later this month, I considered installing at a cost of several hundred dollars plus installation. Fortunately I asked our auto mechanic for his opinion. He agreed with the necessity of the product and quoted me a price of less than $60 for the steering stabilizer! Yesterday he installed it and OMG the difference! I now feel much more secure in the handling of the coach!
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07-15-2019, 02:51 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,962
THOR #14698
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Is that $60 labor for the install?
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07-15-2019, 02:56 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.3
State: Arkansas
Posts: 16
THOR #15748
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No, the part was $57. 
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07-15-2019, 04:27 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Georgia Peach
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It would help but there are some differences if you look at the specs of both. Long as you are happy with it.
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07-15-2019, 10:49 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 29fe
State: Florida
Posts: 700
THOR #4656
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A Safe-T -Plus it is not. It looks to be nothing more than a direct replacement for the factory stabilizer which is anemic at best.
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2017 Freedom Elite 29fe
2015 Jeep Wrangler Toad
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07-15-2019, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Yeah, thats just a HD steering "stock".... not the same think as Safety plus.
But if it works for you then great.
I love my Safety plus steering stablizer. It will straighten your wheel for you once you make your turn (kinda like a FWD car will) plus making driving on the interstate a joy.
It applys 500# of pressure both left and right so it wants to return the wheel to straight. Its resists turning the wheel (more noticable in parking lots .... making tight turns etc.... but I dont mind it).
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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07-15-2019, 11:22 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 15,735
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Long & Winding road
It will straighten your wheel for you once you make your turn (kinda like a FWD car will)
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Every car I have ever driven, FWD or RWD does this if properly aligned: it's called caster.
Now if you are not moving the Safe-T plus ( and Roadmaster equivalent) will tend to straighten the wheel as well - no caster in play unless you're rolling.
The bad thing about these stabilizers - for the DIYers - is that if you have your front end jacked up and want to turn your wheels to one side for better access to what you are trying to do - they won't stay there unless you strap down the steering wheel.
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07-16-2019, 01:48 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Every car I have ever driven, FWD or RWD does this if properly aligned: it's called caster.
Now if you are not moving the Safe-T plus ( and Roadmaster equivalent) will tend to straighten the wheel as well - no caster in play unless you're rolling.
The bad thing about these stabilizers - for the DIYers - is that if you have your front end jacked up and want to turn your wheels to one side for better access to what you are trying to do - they won't stay there unless you strap down the steering wheel.
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Yes, but on a FWD when your floor it the steering wheel straightens out twice (3x) as quickly as a RWD. Thats what I was refering to. Sorry for the confusion
It will basically double the speed your RV would normally straighten out the wheel. I just left the steering wheel slip though my hand where before you had to move the wheel to straighten it out.
Works great. 
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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