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11-12-2013, 09:41 AM
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Fireman
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: New Brighton PA
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Swaying
We just bought a 2013 Georgtown 378XL. we used it for shorts trips this year and one long trip to Gatelinburg TN. I notice it then that there isa lot of swaying on the back end and when a smi truck pass us, We are thinking of installing a Blue OX Tiger Trax Sway bar in the back They say it will help for that. Has anybody install one on this size MH and does it work cost for them is about $700. alot of money if it does not work.
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11-12-2013, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bronston, KY
Posts: 734
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There are lots of threads here about ride and handling. Search for stabilizer or handling and read them.
Bill
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2005 Georgetown 359ts
Bill & Virginia, Kentucky
Nights camped in 2011...78 , 2012...73,
Nights camped in 2013...123, 2014 ...101
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11-12-2013, 10:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Wherever we are parked!
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Search "Cheap Handling Fix" and ensure that your tire pressures on the steer wheels are equal. The "Cheap Handling Fix" will do wonders. It is all I did and it's all I need. 5000 plus miles in the last 9 months thru mountains and on interstates and back roads. I'm Happy, Happy, Happy!
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2011 Georgetown 378TS in FireMist
2013 Jeep Wrangler Toad
Kirby the Old Dog, passed but still in our hearts
Max E. Dog, the new pup
Eureka the Old Cat, still hangin' on
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11-12-2013, 01:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Howie in the Hills, FL
Posts: 1,415
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Not sure why your Tiger Trak is that much. I paid $472 for mine shipped (TT2401). I did that and the cheap handling fix, but haven't taken it out on the road yet. We are headed to FL in a couple of weeks and expect to see a big difference.
The CHF is very easy to do. You just remove the two bolts at the end of the sway bar links and move them to the inner holes. You don't need a jack or anything.
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-TruCenter -Front/Rear CHF -Hellwig Links -Tiger Trak -Ran McNally GPS -ScanGauge -Truck Systems TPMS -5 Star Tune
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11-12-2013, 10:48 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Crew
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Biloxi, Ms
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I had the Tiger Trak installed last year and worth every penny!!
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2012 GeorgeTown 351DS...2015 Ford Focus/Brake Buddy
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11-13-2013, 09:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Apple Valley, CA
Posts: 361
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I'm with abjb and Lostdog. I did both, MAJOR difference in steering control and handling. The cheap fix is now recommended by Ford. Ask the front end guy to adjust your tow in a little bit in. That will help it steer easier and straighter.
Happy Trails, Forrest
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11-14-2013, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 192
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Tiger Trak and front cheap handling fix made a huge difference for me.
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11-14-2013, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 143
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Triger Trak on the rear axle, steer safe on the front, and front and rear cheap handling fix for me. Also FR paid for the alignment and it was all worth doing.
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11-14-2013, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 125
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With proper tire pressure and alignment, mine has been handling ok. Only notice cross winds over about 25mph.
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2011 Georgetown 378 towing 2011 Chev HHR 2LT
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11-14-2013, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Northeast Alabama
Posts: 227
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I did the cheap fix described n earlier threads moving the tortion bar bolts. Made a nice improvement, no more sway even when a truck passes and cost was zero, and make sure tire pressures are all correct
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11-15-2013, 11:04 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Burleson, Texas
Posts: 10
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We did the sway bar mod and it made a huge difference. I am going to do the Blue Ox addition as well as a tire monitoring system for the next mods. We love our 378XL and are ready to put some major miles on her in the coming years. Put about 4000 this year.
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11-15-2013, 11:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Burleson, Texas
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Buster Foster
We did the sway bar mod and it made a huge difference. I am going to do the Blue Ox addition as well as a tire monitoring system for the next mods. We love our 378XL and are ready to put some major miles on her in the coming years. Put about 4000 this year.
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I forgot to add that we had to have a front end alignment an Forest River paid me back the 240.00
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