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6Cats · 03-29-2020, 01:48 PM

I have a 19' Pheaton 40 IH. Have put 8000 miles on it in varying conditions over the last 9 months. Over all I am very satisfied with the handling. However, there is always room for improvement? I am not knowledgeable on this subject, but is there any "stabilizers" available for this chassis, that might help with a blow out, or bad cross winds etc.?

B52Rnav · 03-29-2020, 02:29 PM

Safe-T-Plus now offers their stabilizer for 40IH. Not sure of pricing. Definitely on my wish list.

http://www.safe-t-plus.com/

wjohnson913 · 03-29-2020, 06:57 PM

I had Safety Steer add to my 40 IH. I was extremely happy with ride and tracking of the coach and was more concerned with steering safely in case of a front end blow out.
I did feel an improvement in high wind conditions and passing big rigs. The improvement was noticeable but not a “night and day difference” probably because the it handled really well before.
I don’t remember what I paid because I had it done along with my annual chassis service but I don’t think it was a lot of money.
I’d do it again.

dezolen · 03-30-2020, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wjohnson913

I had Safety Steer add to my 40 IH. I was extremely happy with ride and tracking of the coach and was more concerned with steering safely in case of a front end blow out.

I did feel an improvement in high wind conditions and passing big rigs. The improvement was noticeable but not a “night and day difference” probably because the it handled really well before.

I don’t remember what I paid because I had it done along with my annual chassis service but I don’t think it was a lot of money.

I’d do it again.

I did not think these were issues with a DP? So much bs on these forums.

6Cats · 03-30-2020, 07:06 AM

Bill,
Thanks for the input, I agree that the Pheaton definitely handles well as is. I am looking at this as much for safety reasons as anything, but if it helps a little with cross winds etc., so much the better! I will be looking into this, again, thanks.

6Cats · 03-30-2020, 07:08 AM

B52Rnav
Thanks, I will look into this!

ValionRV · 03-31-2020, 06:45 PM

I just had the Saf-T-Plus install on my 2018 Phaeton 40AH in Red Bay at Bay Diesel last week. I HIGHLY recommend it. On my way back to LA via I-20 and it's a much easier drive both down the road and when dealing with a passing big rig.

If you decide to go with the install, I also recommend an alignment. Total cost with the alignment was $1,300 and worth every dime.