owners of 3010ds and 3011ds how does your rig drive?

[kswing60]

I do not experience any sway. The air bags are at 60 psi and the tires are at the spec pressure 80 on the rear and 75 on the front. We travel on I95 at speeds up to 70 mph.

[tmhyer]

Phelpo, usually between 65-70 mph. I keep the tires at the pressure on the sticker on the inside door, which I have to look at every time! I think the air bag pressure should help the sway.

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[Garrette]

Originally Posted by kswing60

Installed the 5Star tune upgrade and what a difference. The transmission shifts much better. No more high RPMs. Going up hills it downshifts one gear at a time instead of dropping down two gears. After doing the install there was a check engine light. Read the diagnostic code and it was a RAM error. Contacted the vendor and the next day sent out a new tune program that resolved the check engine light. Overall we are very satisfied with the results and the customer service. Have not filled the tank after our last trip we went about 250 miles on a half tank of regular gas.

Please post web site for your 5 star tune. Thank you.

[Rzbot]

Website is http://www.5startuning.com enjoy.

[kswing60]

More info on handling on the thread Sunseeker tire and airbag pressure

[Garrette]

Originally Posted by Rzbot

Website is http://www.5startuning.com enjoy.

And you. Plan to look into it. Do you know if it will harm the ford warrenty?

[kswing60]

Before taking it to a Ford dealer for service reinstall the factory program.

[MikeRP]

Ok, here's my experience with a 2012 3010ds. I carefully check the air pressure. Running 80 psi rear and 75 fronts. I also work on balancing the weight side to side. At 5000 miles I had the rig front end aligned. Amazing difference. I also run 65 psi in the air bags. A truck shop did my alignment in Delaware Ohio. Very good folks.

I have zero and I mean zero problems with semi's or large trucks. Believe it or not I will get a slight push from a full sized pickup or van only traveling in the same direction but nothing from a large truck in either direction.

It handles very well and I'm very happy driving it at whatever speed.

Tire inflation, air bag pressure which transfers some weight to the front axle, and front end alignment are the keys.

[MikeRP]

Originally Posted by MikeRP

Ok, here's my experience with a 2012 3010ds. I carefully check the air pressure. Running 80 psi rear and 75 fronts. I also work on balancing the weight side to side. At 5000 miles I had the rig front end aligned. Amazing difference. I also run 65 psi in the air bags. A truck shop did my alignment in Delaware Ohio. Very good folks.

I have zero and I mean zero problems with semi's or large trucks. Believe it or not I will get a slight push from a full sized pickup or van only traveling in the same direction but nothing from a large truck in either direction.

It handles very well and I'm very happy driving it at whatever speed.

Tire inflation, air bag pressure which transfers some weight to the front axle, and front end alignment are the keys.

I also don't feel I need a tune. It takes a while for the motor to break in. Seems like it has plenty of power now at 9000 miles versus when I first got it. Out to Colorado last year it did great.

[kswing60]

The engine has plenty of power. We did not have a problem with that it was when the transmission was shifting that was the issue.

[phelpo]

On my Newmar 35' gasser (ford) if on cruise control
and on a interstate hwy, the tranie would kick down
every time going over a bridge. Just got used to
switching off the cruise and then starting it again
after the bridge. mtc

Phelpo

[Kernsstmarys]

Need any help I can get.2014 Forester 3171ds with the Ford chassis Feels like I have sails at times

[jrwalkerpa1]

I just drove my new 2015 3010DS home this weekend from the dealer. About 400 miles.

Overall it ran great. I drove down I-86 in New York and US 15 thru PA. So, there were a lot of long pulls and it ran strong...

I did get shoved around quite a bit but it was very windy...sustained 20-30mph with 40-50 mph gusts. So, I am going to withhold judgment on the handling until I can try some calmer conditions!

[Kernsstmarys]

I absolutely love the mh other than the handling. So bad that I ordered a safe t plus stabilizer while driving. Went ahead and ordered a 5 star tuner at the same time. So definately looking to enjoy future drives

[phelpo]

Kern what model do you have

[bgilly]

Originally Posted by phelpo

Kern what model do you have

He stated that its a '14, 3171.
Kernsstmarys, did the dealer go over the air bags and inflation settings? You might check the air pressure of the bags. If you feel too much sway you want to be around 85± pounds (no higher than 100).

Bobby

[Kernsstmarys]

Originally Posted by bgilly

He stated that its a '14, 3171.
Kernsstmarys, did the dealer go over the air bags and inflation settings? You might check the air pressure of the bags. If you feel too much sway you want to be around 85± pounds (no higher than 100).

Bobby

It's a 3171. Airbags are set at 60. Will moving up to 85 make that big of a difference?

[bgilly]

Originally Posted by Kernsstmarys

It's a 3171. Airbags are set at 60. Will moving up to 85 make that big of a difference?

Yup. 60 is about the lowest - softest. The ride will be a bit rougher but the coach will be a lot more stable.

Bobby

[Kernsstmarys]

I'm going on a short 100-120 mile trip with the kids this weekend and will definately take your advice. The wife will be more than thrilled if that works. The North and South driving has literally been a nightmare. We're setting out for Myrtle Beach end of May,so I've only got a few weekends to figure it out. All help is much appreciated

[bclemens]

Also make sure you look on here for the "tighter" alignment specs that were posted. Makes a HUGE difference.