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Originally Posted by Bill in Redlands
I get it but still am a bit confused. I ordered a steering stabilizer and am considering the advice provided in this and other threads for other improvements.
My confusion comes from the variety of recommendations - sway bars, front and/or rear - rear track bar - Sumo springs - ?.
Do these all address the same issue? Is there one answer or is a combination of improvements suggested?
My rig is an 2016 Axis 24.2 on an E-350 frame.
Bill
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RV handling may be impacted by the combined effects of:
1. The degree of front end stability (as established by the caster trail):
- caster angle (including nose attitude)
- tire diameter
- tire profile
- tire pressure
- tire construction
- speed
- front axel weight
2. Enhanced Stability afforded by Steering Stabilizers and Reducing Sway
3. The many runtime challenges to the existing front end stability:
- sway
- weight distribution
- rear overhang
- pulling a trailer
- pulling a toad
- highway grooves
- cross winds
- shock dynamics
- passing traffic
JMO
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