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10-27-2015, 06:10 AM
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Steering stabilizer
What's everybody views on stabilizers ! Worth the money?
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10-27-2015, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Cypress, TX
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Originally Posted by bigslim
What's everybody views on stabilizers ! Worth the money?
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Are you talking about stabilizers that help in the event of a front tire blowout? If so, I think they are well worth the money. After reading several news articles over the summer of various serious RV accidents, all of which were caused by front blowouts, I think it's pretty cheap insurance, and could even save lives.
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2023 Entegra Cornerstone & 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Cypress, TX
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10-27-2015, 06:32 AM
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Thor Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 930
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Originally Posted by bigslim
What's everybody views on stabilizers ! Worth the money?
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I have never experienced a front tire blow out on any vehicle but I purchased the Roadmaster RSSA stabilizer for my 2016 bounder just for the reviews and added stabilization on the steering. I think it was well worth the $350 for the added protection and I have been pleased with the added feel on grooved and patchy road surfaces with the steering response and feel. It makes driver fatigue greatly reduced and lets me relax my hands on the wheel. 
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10-27-2015, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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I added a Safe-T-Plus to the 2003 Expedition. Once I finished tweaking the adjustment, it has made the drive more comfortable.
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2003 Fleetwood Expedition 34W
2000 Thor Hurricane 29D Motor Home
2011 Lance 1050S Truck Camper
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10-27-2015, 07:27 AM
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Community Administrator
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: DFW, Texas
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I added a Safe-T-Plus to my Itasca on a Workhorse chassis and it was one of the best mods I made. It help minimize "rut grab" where the front tires are pulled by changes in the pavement.
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 2017 Phaeton 40IH XSH Maroon Coral - Power Glide Chassis with IFS
Previous '15 Tiffin Allegro RED 38QRA and '06 Itasca Sunrise 35A
'16 Jeep JKU Wrangler Sahara or '08 Honda Goldwing
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10-27-2015, 08:33 AM
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Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Western NY
Posts: 164
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Installed the Roadmaster RSSA on our Coachmen Pursuit after the first trip to FL from NY and could not believe the difference the flowing year traveling the same route. Much less sawing at the wheel and less push when passed by large trucks. That and getting the tires dialed into the correct pressure has made a big difference.
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10-27-2015, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Key Largo Fl./Ft Mill Sc
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Safe T plus for me also .Money well spent.
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Barry & Martha
2016 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 Freightliner
2018 Harley ultra Limited / 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sport
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10-27-2015, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,793
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I installed the SteerSafe stabilizers strictly for added control in case of a front tire blowout! Hope I never have to find out how effective they are!
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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10-27-2015, 11:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: St. Joseph, MI.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis Dean
I have never experienced a front tire blow out on any vehicle but I purchased the Roadmaster RSSA stabilizer for my 2016 bounder just for the reviews and added stabilization on the steering. I think it was well worth the $350 for the added protection and I have been pleased with the added feel on grooved and patchy road surfaces with the steering response and feel. It makes driver fatigue greatly reduced and lets me relax my hands on the wheel. |
X2. Made a difference with road rut wander.
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10-27-2015, 12:54 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 155
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Safe-T-Plus for me too. Great steering improvement and blow-out safety were the deciding factors. Money well-spent.
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2021 Newmar Bay Star 3626
2018 Ford Flex Toad
Roadmaster Sterling AT towbar + Invisibrake
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10-27-2015, 03:25 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2014
Location: McKinney, TX
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Sounds like the next purchase for our 2001 Allegro Bus. I took it on my first trip, with me doing all the driving this past weekend. Rain, wind and wow, yes white knuckle driving, pretty much the whole way. With the construction on I35 and the CTB just on the right side of the road it was pretty stressful.
But LOL, I was thinking that RV drivers are not the friendliest folks to other RVers, as no one lifted a hand to say hi as RV drivers passed each other, then the realization that it is because both hands are ALWAYS on the steering wheel holding tight!
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2001 Tiffin Allegro Bus
Freightliner Chasis
35' w/ 1 slide
McKinney, TX
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10-27-2015, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,793
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Quote:
Originally Posted by McKTX
Sounds like the next purchase for our 2001 Allegro Bus. I took it on my first trip, with me doing all the driving this past weekend. Rain, wind and wow, yes white knuckle driving, pretty much the whole way. With the construction on I35 and the CTB just on the right side of the road it was pretty stressful.
But LOL, I was thinking that RV drivers are not the friendliest folks to other RVers, as no one lifted a hand to say hi as RV drivers passed each other, then the realization that it is because both hands are ALWAYS on the steering wheel holding tight!
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I think you figured it out! 
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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10-27-2015, 04:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Johnstown, PA USA
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I have installed the Steer Safe on all my MH's after installing on the first one. Made a big difference in handling. Wouldn't be without one now. Worth the money IMO...
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John, Deb; & our dog, Benji, Forever in our hearts.
2014 Coachmen Leprechaun 319DS V-10
2011 Jeep Liberty Jet & 2014 Jeep Wrangler
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10-27-2015, 04:14 PM
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Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2014
Location: McKinney, TX
Posts: 88
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Any real difference in the brands?
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2001 Tiffin Allegro Bus
Freightliner Chasis
35' w/ 1 slide
McKinney, TX
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