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Steer Safe

December 17, 2012, 08:33:44 pm

Has anyone installed a "Steer Safe" system on a unihome.

I had Steer Safe on my 1985 Vogue, like it well because I never had occasion to use it.

But it does give great stability in case of blowout on a front tire.

I will be going through Deming NM on way to Quartsite, thinking about having it installed on way out or back.

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Reply #1 – December 17, 2012, 08:43:36 pm

Bill, last year the truck stop in Quartzsite would install the Centramatic Wheel balancers for about $175 so you might want to consider that as well. From what I've seen that a really good price for just the equipment.

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Reply #2 – December 18, 2012, 04:33:02 am

Bill, Steersafe was on my 95 U280 when I bought it. Have never had to see if it worked and I really don't even know it is there.
I did have one problem, when I had an alignment done It came back with a pull to the right.  After two trips back to the shop I called Steersafe here in ATL and they told me how to adjust it.  Simple really, you have someone hold the wheel in the position it pulls to, loosen the four nuts so that it centers and then tighten the nuts.  Took me less than 30 minutes with DW's help.  I know, I will never use that shop again.
Gary B

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Reply #3 – December 18, 2012, 06:48:21 am

Steer Safe is another gimmick that sounds better than it is. in the end, at best it is covering up a problem meaning why not get the front end fixed instead of adding a safety sounding device ?
Blowing out a front tire  does not require you to jump in a ditch or wreck anything, only when not payng attention.
My Opinion
dave M

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Reply #4 – December 18, 2012, 08:08:04 am

pretty good "gimmick" if you have a front tire blow out. Front end alignment has nothing to do with Steer Safe.

Steer Safe System

How Does It Work? | SteerSafe.com

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Reply #5 – December 18, 2012, 12:07:31 pm

Probably works best on a coach with a short wheelbase and loooong overhang. They are work to keep them going in a straight line in the best of conditions. Adding a toad exacerbates the problem. Been there done that. Not sure how much difference it would make on a long wheel base coach like our FT's. Guess you puts your money where it makes you feel warm and fuzzy.

Roland

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Reply #6 – December 18, 2012, 01:59:46 pm

Hi Bill, I base my opinion on the fact that the MCI bus I purchased had the steer safe in it, I asked the owner why, he said because it handled so poorly,  Indeed once I got it home and got into the front end, I found a few items that were wore out, Radius arm bushings, King Pins, Tie rod ends, drag link ends, and slopy steering box.  Truely amazing, once I corrected all the wore out items, and removed the "steer safe" miracle, it dorve like any fine driving bus should.  Why I make such comments concerning the fact they cover up the real issue of loose/sloppy parts.
Have no experience with a blown out front tire at any speed, I surrender to your experience with the blown tire.
Merry Christmas
Dave M

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Reply #7 – December 19, 2012, 04:32:40 pm

I am a believer in the Steer Safe product.  I have had three.  Two on class C's and the last one on an 08 40ft Nimbus.  I bought them for three reasons, 1. blow outs, 2 wheel jerk from dropping a wheel off the road with a low shoulder, and 3. stablize side wind.  Never had a blow out or dropped a wheel of a low shoulder, but the Steer Safe did greatly help in high side wind.  Even on the 40ft Nimbus.  Stopped in Demning to have one put on my 42ft Nimbus, but because it had IFS it would not fit.  I think it is a good product and works.  There is no down side if a spring breaks.  It is a failsafe product.  Just my two cents worth.

Roy

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