Free play in my steering

[NEILSJEWEL]

I have a 2007 Ventana 33 ft.
There is approx 1 inch free play in my steering wheel.
You real notice it on a two lane roads.
North trail says this is normal for a spartan chassie?????????????
they will not fix it!!

help
neil

[NEILSJEWEL]

I have a 2007 Ventana 33 ft.
There is approx 1 inch free play in my steering wheel.
You real notice it on a two lane roads.
North trail says this is normal for a spartan chassie?????????????
they will not fix it!!

help
neil

[Lug_Nut]

It does not sound normal, but may be a minor adjustment that is needed. Call Spartan and describe the issue. If an adjustment is required, a chassis shop that handles Spartan would be better equipped for the job.

Peter

[Route 66]

I would question it also.

My coach does not do this.

[GaryKD]

Neil,
Good luck in your quest to get this fixed. My signature coach drove like a dog hunting rabbits. I made the pilgramage to Spartan in Charlotte, Mich. They said there was nothing wrong. The bottom line is I spent $5K for a steering stabilzer and now the coach drives perfect.

You are not alone.

[ronmc]

One inch of play is not a lot. I'v never seen a steering wheel that didn't a small amount of empty space at top dead center.

[racer0624]

Neil,
I had a good 2-2.5" of play in our steering. Spartan said this was within spec. I finally contacted a new Spartan service center in my own backyard that agreed with me and went to bat for me. I now have a new steering box with very little play. (Cheers for Tri City Truck Center in Ft. Walton Beach, Fl.)

I would also say, as another poster did, that 1" of play isn't bad. Also, some gearboxes have a lash adjustment. Have you checked yours?

[NEILSJEWEL]

When I was young and had my hobby farm.We would share hauling truck to take the grains to the mills If the truck had to much play I would adjust it Usually a lock nut and adjust.I think its up to spartan and NT to fix not me!!!!

[clnhse]

my 08 dsdp 43 foot has the play in the steering. I have it in the shop now. First off the shop noticed the drive axel is not square with the tag. Spartan is sending new bolts to fix that first then I will drive it to see what it does..........