Palazzo and Steering Stabilizers

[TheArnolds]

I know we have discussed this subject on several threads and I know several have had them installed. I am in Tampa and has high, gusting, crosswinds for my last 500 miles which left me worn out.

Any opinions if it is worth to coast to help with this condition?

[ChallengerRN]

Stop at 300 mile. Ha. Just couldn't pass that up.. I have a stabilizer on mine.. Seem to help in perfect conditions and with trucks passing. I am sure it will help in a blow out situation. As to high cross winds I still have the same issues that I had before and you are having.

[gmadams]

I had a steering stablizer installed on my previous MH. I couldn't tell that it made that much difference.

[RVRandy]

IMHO a steering stabilizer will make the situation you described better but it will not eliminate completely. It will reduce your fatigue some. You will also see an improvement when hitting bumps and, hopefully you never experience it, but it will keep you going straight if you blow a front tire.

[Butte64]

I just came back from Miami and know what you mean about crosswinds. Another factor on some older roads is that heavy truck traffic has worn enough to make any sideways movement even worse. Of course the big rigs passing on the upwind side make it even more challenging.

[tcopeland]

I had Stear-Safe on our first RV (Class C). It really helped with fatigue and a little with wind & trucks passing. Helped also with uneven roads.
Don't know if I'll get something for our Palazzo.

[SteelerFan22]

As soon as the weather breaks I am having a Steer-Safe unit put on our Palazzo. My mechanic has had MH's and highly recommended Steer Safe so time will tell. I figure it can't hurt and it is a help in case of a blow out. I like the extra control factor.

For control make sure you have the correct air pressure in your tires and check to see that they are properly balanced. Our Palazzo front tires were out of balance when we first got it and the steering wheel was not straight. Complained to dealer and they took it to a truck alignment center, now it is straight and drives much better.
Bill

[TheArnolds]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan22

As soon as the weather breaks I am having a Steer-Safe unit put on our Palazzo. My mechanic has had MH's and highly recommended Steer Safe so time will tell. I figure it can't hurt and it is a help in case of a blow out. I like the extra control factor.

For control make sure you have the correct air pressure in your tires and check to see that they are properly balanced. Our Palazzo front tires were out of balance when we first got it and the steering wheel was not straight. Complained to dealer and they took it to a truck alignment center, now it is straight and drives much better.
Bill

Bill: Thanks for the info!
I just had my service done at Freightliner (Gaffney SC) and during the service I had my ride height adjusted and the chassis aligned (toe-in was out of adjustment). I have had mine over the scales several times and I feel I am running the correct tire pressure. My Palazzo handles just fine under normal driving conditions, good roads, no high wind gusting, etc. So I would not be considering a steering stabilizer if it was not for the drive to Tampa, crosswinds 12-20 mph.

Now I am trying to weight the cost to benefit of installing a stabilizer. Up to this point I have not read any compelling information that I will see much, if any, handling improvement so for now I will keep my money for now.

Thanks again!
Jack

[Butte64]

Originally Posted by TheArnolds

Bill: Thanks for the info!
I just had my service done at Freightliner (Gaffney SC) and during the service I had my ride height adjusted and the chassis aligned (toe-in was out of adjustment). I have had mine over the scales several times and I feel I am running the correct tire pressure. My Palazzo handles just fine under normal driving conditions, good roads, no high wind gusting, etc. So I would not be considering a steering stabilizer if it was not for the drive to Tampa, crosswinds 12-20 mph.

Now I am trying to weight the cost to benefit of installing a stabilizer. Up to this point I have not read any compelling information that I will see much, if any, handling improvement so for now I will keep my money for now.

Thanks again!
Jack

Jack,
Would you mind sharing your weights and pressures?
I have been able to weigh only front and rear with moderate loading so am curious to see if another Palazzo has side to side difference in weight. The dealer put my tire pressure at 110 all around and wonder if the ride and tracking stability would be better at a lower pressure since I am well below GVWR.

[gmadams]

Originally Posted by Butte64

Jack,
Would you mind sharing your weights and pressures?
I have been able to weigh only front and rear with moderate loading so am curious to see if another Palazzo has side to side difference in weight. The dealer put my tire pressure at 110 all around and wonder if the ride and tracking stability would be better at a lower pressure since I am well below GVWR.

Jerry,

I had mine weighted at Freightliner. I wasn't fully loaded but did have a full tank of fuel, no water and a little propane.

Here are the weights:
3400 - LF
3600 - RF
7540 - LR
7400 - RR
21940 - Total weight

They put 90 psi in all the tires.

[ChallengerRN]

That sounds about right on the tire pressure that I run. Mine came with 110 all the way around. I know I'm light too but haven't weighed it yet. I started lowering my pressures to see where it handles best and am running 90 psi in the rear & 95 psi in the front. I noticed considerable difference in the handling. I always run with full water tanks. I never know where we will stay so we kith keep them full.

[Butte64]

Originally Posted by gmadams

Jerry,

I had mine weighted at Freightliner. I wasn't fully loaded but did have a full tank of fuel, no water and a little propane.

Here are the weights:
3400 - LF
3600 - RF
7540 - LR
7400 - RR
21940 - Total weight

They put 90 psi in all the tires.

Thanks Gary, excellent information. Your overall weight is close to mine. What were you running before and have you noticed a difference.

[gmadams]

Originally Posted by Butte64

Thanks Gary, excellent information. Your overall weight is close to mine. What were you running before and have you noticed a difference.

I was at 95 psi in all tires before the recent weight-in. I just drove it back from Gaffney to home and didn't notice any difference. Probably because I was just at a 5 psi difference.

[tcopeland]

Great info everyone!!!!