Hello, I own a 1999 Dodge Roadtrek Popular 190 and I have noticed that mine wonders a little bit. It's NOT that big of a deal. When I purchased this Roadtrek 2 years ago I WAS an inexperience RV driver like you. It took me some time to get use to it but now I have NO problem with driving this gas guzzling pig. LOL.... By the way, Just remember to have a good RV maniac look at the underside, bumper to bumper before you buy one. There are so many things that can go wrong with these RV.How bad is the Roadtrek steering wandering/ sway issue 1990 -1999 vans? I'm doing research before my family buys 190 or 170 Roadtrek Popular . I'm worried about steering wheel issue because I'm an inexperience driver.
The Roadtrek steering wandering issues are mainly caused by old control arm bushings, old upper/lower ball joints and bad steering arm connectors.How bad is the Roadtrek steering wandering/ sway issue 1990 -1999 vans? I'm doing research before my family buys 190 or 170 Roadtrek Popular . I'm worried about steering wheel issue because I'm an inexperience driver.
I really don't want to disagree with you but; Your Wrong about tire pressure and your comment about caster & camber. A “bad control arm”, a bad ball joint or worn control arm bushings. When these components fail you can experience symptoms ranging from clunking noises to steering wander.Wandering implies two things:
1. Too much pressure in the front tires for the load, and/or
2. Too little front end positive caster.
If the reduced pressure is not effective enough then go for more caster.
If the caster spec is +3.5 +/- 1.0 the go for +4.5 degrees.
You really shouldn't disagree with him.I really don't want to disagree with you but; Your Wrong about tire pressure and your comment about caster & camber. A “bad control arm”, a bad ball joint or worn control arm bushings. When these components fail you can experience symptoms ranging from clunking noises to steering wander.