Safe T Plus Steering Control for Diesel MH

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majicchuck

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On my previous gas coach, I had the Safety T installed. It made a world of difference in the handling and turned a "white knuckles drive" into a a relatively calm ride. I no longer felt the tractor trailers when they passed by. Was interested in knowing whether others felt that a Safety T was necessary for a diesel. No issues on my current 05 Fleetwood Bounder 38N. However, did notice for the first time that strong crosswinds (20mph) made it somewhat uncomfortable. I realize that high winds affect high profile vehicles much differently. Any thoughts?
 
POPULAR MECHANICS MAY 1973:
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If too little caster exists, the car will wander and weave,
thus necessitating constant corrections in steering.
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Gary RV_Wizard said:
Most DPs handle well enough that none is needed.  You can't totally control crosswinds, no matter what the rig is or its equipment.
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Okay. That was my thinking. Thanks Gary.
 
I have to disagree with Gary. We have a 45' Monaco Signature. I will admit that the coach handed very nicely before I installed the Safe-T-Plus with Henderson's Trim adjust. After the install I did notice a marked improvement in handling on crowned roads and in cross winds. It eliminates the counter pressure you must maintain in these conditions. I have talked to an owner of the same coach who had a front blowout and he swore the the STP helped him to keep it totally in control and was able to bring the coach to a safe stop along side the road.

I'm happy I spent the money for STP and certainly would do it again if we change coaches.

 
I'll grant that the Henderson Trim Unit is a plus in crosswinds, but without that I don't think the STP does much. I had the vanilla STP installed on a coach years ago and was unimpressed, but "your mileage may vary".

As for assisting with that guy's blow-out, how would he know? 
 
LOL, Chet. That's not exactly scientific or engineering proof.  I've experienced a flat tire myself and didn't go off the road or roll. Wonder if he would have thanked me too?

I personally think the risk of a tire blow-out causing loss of control is vastly overstated in the media, not to mention the ads from companions selling steering gadgets.  Not zero, of course, but not a guaranteed disaster either.  But those who think otherwise should probably have an STP and the Tyron bands too.

More importantly, though, they should study the blow-out safety advice from Michelin, Travelers Insurance, Allstate Insurance, and similar respected sources.

https://blog.allstate.com/how-to-safely-handle-a-tire-blowout/
https://www.travelers.com/resources/auto/safe-driving/how-to-handle-a-tire-blowout
https://www.michelinrvtires.com/tires/tires-101/tire-maintenance-and-safety/how-to-handle-a-blowout/
 
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