Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-17-2011, 07:29 AM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1
Ford steering

I am a mechanic at G.M. Varnado and Sons in Baton Rouge. I have a 2010 E-350 Sunseeker by Forest River. The customers complaint is steering wander. We test drove vehicle, checked alignment specs according to ford, put grease zerts in ball joints, tires are new, checked gear box. Still has complaint. I personally think it drives fine. customer has a tow vehicle and might need air bags on rear. does anyone know if this solution will help or does anyone have a better solution. I dont want to sell something that won't help. I want a happy customer. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks.
smokierstatue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-2011, 07:43 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
onetonford's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lodi CA
Posts: 1,211
Had a 1977 F150 which would wander turned out to be worn out shocks I almost did not belive it but changed them and it tracked fine after that.
__________________

2001 Ford F-350 DRW 7.3
2011 25 RL Wildcat
former fiver 1976 Fourwinds had for 35 years
onetonford is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-2011, 08:02 AM   #3
Lottery Non-Winner
 
Ovair's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 437
What is the customer's experience with RVs? I hope they realize there will be "wobble" to some degree. Lots of weight to manage. RVs do not drive like Corvettes.
__________________

2011 Georgetown 337
2009 HD FLHTCU
2007 HD FXSTC
Ovair is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-2011, 12:16 PM   #4
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 2
Hello, 3 things to solve the wander, 1st, install a Safe-T-Plus steering control, around $450, 2nd get a heavy duty front sway bar, about $350-$450, 3rd, slap on a set of Bilstein Shocks, about $450. That will give a positive steering control and an excellent ride. Also, while I'm helping spend your money, consider the Hendersons Line Up rear track bar, about $650-750. These mods can be preformed by any competant mechanic. I have personally preformed these simple mods for an overjoyed customer. Hope this helps, F Damron
Frank Damron is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-2011, 04:21 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Malco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Central Nova Scotia
Posts: 519
I never had a Ford that didn't wander.
__________________
2011 Salem 30kqbss
2013 Ram 2500
2005 Ram 2500
1968 Pontiac Le Mans
Malco is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:27 PM.