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11-14-2015, 05:55 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW FL
Posts: 31,625
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I Finally have a straight steering wheel!!
I know others have this problem so I will share what finally worked.
I have been to 4 front end shops, Spartan twice, Entegra and Perry Legends.
I had terrible wondering and tire wear, Perry Legends finally fixed that.
Still the steering wheel was at 10 O'clock to 4 Oclock and it dove me nuts unconsciously trying to correct the steering wheel. I asked all 4 shops that the adjustment needed to be at the steering box with the dag links and not by removing the steering wheel, however all 4 shops jumped teeth on the steering wheel that did not work, but I was not to be believed that it didn't work.
Finally while at LD, I called Spartan, sent them the Perry Legands front end print out and tire wear photos. Spartan Techs agreed it was the drag link needed adjustment. Spartan called LD, had them do it and I finally have a coach that steers like everyone brags about. It's only been 4 shops, (3 of those factory) 20 months and 15,000 miles before someone finally believed me. Photos don't lie.
If they are telling people the steering wheel cannot be straightened....yes it can.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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11-14-2015, 06:00 AM
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Glad you finally got it corrected. Hopefully you will really start to enjoy your coach now.
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Lynn & (Dan in spirit ) Fur kids Carl & Alvin
Full time - home base is Myakka River Motorcoach Resort in Port Charlotte, FL
2015 Entegra Anthem 44B with HWH Active Air
2021 Grand Cherokee Summit
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11-14-2015, 06:50 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Caldwell , Ohio 43724
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Good deal, did you get the radiator changed out also?
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Gasman 2
2016 Anthem 42 RBQ Sold June 2021
Toad 2017 GMC Sierra 4X4
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11-14-2015, 12:20 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 841
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Was your coach tracking straight before LD corrected it? (followed all your threads).
Seems a drag link out of adjustment would have to have drivers input to keep the nose heading straight on a flat road such as I-75.
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11-14-2015, 01:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Stillwater, Ok
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I Finally have a straight steering wheel!!
Congratulations Chuck!!😄😎🚀🙍🌈🌅🎉🎀💥🎈🎆🎤♠️🕧
2016 Cornerstone 45B
Formerly 2011 & 2013 Anthems and 2015 Cornerstone
2014 Lincoln MKT towed
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2018 Lincoln MKX
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11-14-2015, 02:30 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
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Location: SW FL
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Yes, the radiator and tag axle seals were replace at LD.
Perry Legends in Columbus MO did get the tracking straighten out. The factory specs are .07 on toe,,,mine was .47 from Spartan after they "corrected" it. I did wear the outer edge of the right front tire after Spartan said it was fixed. That was the photo I sent to Spartan and to Entegra.
I had the same off center steering wheel on my Travel Supreme and my local front end shop adjusted the drag link and fixed it in 10 minutes. Why I had such a problem relating that to 4 different shops is beyond me. All 4 of the shops insisted on removing the steering wheel and moving it a tooth at a time on the spline which was not the problem.
Just relaying it on to others that I know that have the same problem.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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11-14-2015, 04:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Congrats Chuck on finally getting this issue straightened out!!! (Pun intended!! ). I know you have had some mighty struggles with your coach and I have followed your travails with a lot of interest. I am so glad that Entegra hung in there with you and you finally have the coach you paid for and deserve. Many happy and trouble-free travels to you from here on out!!!
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Hopeful Future Entegra Coach Owner
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11-14-2015, 06:05 PM
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Location: Las Colinas, Texas
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Happy for you Chuck - been following your posts on your steering issue and glad it is finally fixed. (radiator too!)
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2013 Entegra Aspire 42RBQ
2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4XE
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11-14-2015, 06:29 PM
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Location: Port Charlotte , Fl
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Great News and it was also great to finally meet you !
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No RV anymore !
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11-14-2015, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: The Villages FL/Traverse City MI
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Great news Chuck - happy for you. Now how can you stand to put it in the hangar for 5-months?
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Ron & Glenda (The Good Witch!)
2015 Entegra Anthem 42DEQ Classic
2020 Chevrolet Traverse toad
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11-14-2015, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
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Location: SW FL
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Brian, it was my pleasure as well! Really like your new coach and so glad to hear the delivery is going great.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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11-14-2015, 07:48 PM
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Location: McMurray, Pa
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Now that everything is fixed it is time to hit the road. I think you deserve at least one trouble free excursion.
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2016 Anthem 44B
2013 MKX
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11-14-2015, 08:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waterboy10
Now that everything is fixed it is time to hit the road. I think you deserve at least one trouble free excursion.
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He can at least dream for a trouble free trip! I've had that dream too but it hasn't come true "yet."
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2016 Entegra Anthem 44B Victory Blue
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11-15-2015, 06:15 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
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Location: SW FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbr
Great news Chuck - happy for you. Now how can you stand to put it in the hangar for 5-months?
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I get to enjoy the beautiful FL winter and there are lots of mods to look forward too. I can't wait to light up the side with turn signals. It happened again on the way home from Tampa that the car next to me, while enjoying the shade of the MH, could not see I needed to change lanes (Cop with a car pulled over)....I am thinking of mounting amber flood lights and maybe a loud speaker
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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