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07-14-2017, 04:25 AM
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Location: North Redington Beach, FL
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Steering Stabilizer
I just traded my 07 Fleetwood Revolution for a 2017 American Dream that has independent front suspension.
I had installed a Trucenter steering stabilizer on my Rev which made a noticeable improvement in handling, as well as the added blowout safety factor, and thought I would do the same on the Dream.
Unfortunately for me, Trucenter does not make anything to fit independent front suspension as it seems there would be no place to attach a stabilzer.
Has anyone had any experience with this or suggestions?
Thanks!
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North Redington Beach, Florida
2022 American Dream 45A
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07-14-2017, 05:08 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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I was in the Fleetwood factory recently. Looked at your bare chassis. The entire front steering assembly is different. A complete new center steering assist will have to be designed for your independent front end, if they ever do.
I'm jealous. But at several hundred thousand more I'll stick with my solid axle.
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07-14-2017, 07:51 PM
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FWIW, I had a Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer installed on our Dutch Star which has an IFS. If you go that route, make sure they make mounting brackets for your rig. They sent my shop the wrong ones, but overnighted the correct brackets and covered one hour of install time for the snafu. Great customer service.
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07-14-2017, 10:03 PM
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American Coach Owners Club
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My Eagle has IFS and came on with 2 steering stabilizers. They are a little hard to see without crawling under coach, mounted on the steering center link, and a frame bracket on passenger side. Matter of fact I just replaced them.
Are you able to safely get under and see if your Dream has them? From what I understand all the IFS came with them.
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07-15-2017, 05:25 AM
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Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!
I will check in the areas you describe for any stabilizers.
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North Redington Beach, Florida
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07-15-2017, 06:31 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
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With the AC line, you don't need any steering stabilizers.
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07-16-2017, 08:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by csidave
I just traded my 07 Fleetwood Revolution for a 2017 American Dream that has independent front suspension.
I had installed a Trucenter steering stabilizer on my Rev which made a noticeable improvement in handling, as well as the added blowout safety factor, and thought I would do the same on the Dream.
Unfortunately for me, Trucenter does not make anything to fit independent front suspension as it seems there would be no place to attach a stabilzer.
Has anyone had any experience with this or suggestions?
Thanks!
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Newer rigs have them from the factory. So make sure you speak with the manufacturer. That said, I had the Safe-t-plus installed on my 2017 Fleetwood Pace Arrow. They seem to have several models. Love it, especially in the wind plus the blowout "peace of mind".
Be safe!!
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07-16-2017, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member
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does your pace arrow have IFS??
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07-17-2017, 04:06 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: North Redington Beach, FL
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Cat320, curious as why you say that no stabilizers needed on the AC line?
Thanks
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CsiDave
North Redington Beach, Florida
2022 American Dream 45A
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07-20-2017, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member
American Coach Owners Club
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Location: North Florida
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Here's mine, new Rancho
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