Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Telescoping Steering column (Read 783 times) previous topic - next topic

Telescoping Steering column

Have had a question on my 1997 U295...Does the steering column telescope??  Tilt works fine, but cannot get to telescope.

John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #1 –
Push down on the tilt lever?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #2 –
Oh, I've tried that, given it some good hard pushes and pulls. Lucky thing is thats its in a good position.  Just wanted to check if others telescoped as my other 2 Foretravel's did.

John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #3 –
Unscrew the horn button.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #4 –
The newer steering column has the telescope on the tilt lever.  Old Donaldsons had the top unscrew.

Just stuck I think.  You may need more muscle mass on it.  Should be easy for most rv'ers
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #5 –
Yes, prior coaches had the top screw.  Will give it a little more tug and push.



John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #6 –
I can hear the discussion now:

Them:
"YOU BROKE THE STEERING COLUMN!"
"You fiddled around with it until you broke it!"
"How could you break a steering column?"

You:
"I won't be held responsible for faulty engineering"

(Loosely based on scene in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles".  A very funny movie!)
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #7 –
Chuck,
    You left out: 
         
    Them: 
    "Fool doesn't know how to operate a telescoping steering column"
    "Take the coach away from him, NOW!
    "What a dolt"

    Me:
    "Why was it broken before I had the chance to break it"
    "Where is my spinach"
   
    DW:
    Leave it alone, that steering wheel you had to update/upgrade and are now tugging on cost us over 3 coach bucks after you fiddled with it"

John
     
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #8 –
You forgot the classic "what if that had broken driving down the road? Is this thing safe?"
Toby a 94 u280
Cummins 8.3
6 speed Allison
Exhaust brake


Adopted by Derek and Annabelle

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #9 –
And,,, "He told me to do it!"
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #10 –
On my '97, the steering wheel tilts but does NOT telescope.

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #11 –
Duane, you stay out of this!! Your Budd wheels on my coach cost me a bunch of $ getting them fixed last fall! >:D  >:D  :))
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #12 –
Duane,
    Thank you, DW told me yesterday after I showed her the posts.  That if I messed up that expensive steering wheel she was going shopping and spend a corresponding amount of CB's on jewelry.  If anyone is interested in the full steering wheel story PM me.
John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #13 –
97 does have a telescoping column as far as I know  With a smart steering wheel on it.

Not aware of Foretravel not making a telescoping column Diesel since the 80's

Unless you have a Donaldson with the std non smart wheel on it that has the top knob unlock the telescoping.

Maybe stuck up or down?

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #14 –
My 97 U295  has telescoping steering column.  When I move it in or our it takes some work while pushing or pulling on the tilt knob.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #15 –
Duane, what's this about "my 97", thought that belonged to your son now!
PS: I'm confused, now. Does the steering wheel on what used to be Duane's '97, u320 have a telescoping steering wheel or not?
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #16 –
Yes just sticks
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4
 

Re: Telescoping Steering column

Reply #17 –
Its only unsafe if you are holding the steering wheel in your hands and its not connected,
Dont ask me how I know this, F100 I used to own,
Cheers, Brian,
1989 Foretravel Grand Villa, 36 foot ORED, 300 HP Catapillar and Four Speed Allison Auto,
Right Hand drive, two Mid doors, Makes a good flow thru ventilation in hot weather,
Located in Melbourne, Australia,  The Land Down Under,
Honda Blackbird, 1100XX.    2002 Gemini 105 MC Catamaran,