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Does my '93 U240 have a telescoping steering wheel? If so how does it function?

I recently had the pleasure of obtaining a 1993 U240.  Many questions, one being, do i have a telescoping steering wheel.  And if so, how does it work?
Dale Gass
1993 U240 36                                                             

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Re: does my coach have a telescoping steering wheel,if so how does it function93u240

Reply #1 –
Take ahold of the top of the horn housing in the middle of the steering wheel, turn CCW. If it loosens, you have a telescoping wheel and will spring up or down.  Turn CW to tighten at the level that's comfortable for you. That's the way mine works in my U280. Don't know if the 240's had them.
Don Hay
'92 Grandvilla, U-280
The Hayfever Express
Build #4055
'97 GEO Tracker
Life is like licking honey off a thorn.

Re: does my coach have a telescoping steering wheel,if so how does it function93u240

Reply #2 –
My 320 was jammed. Derek at MOT had to take it apart to fix it...
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Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

Re: does my coach have a telescoping steering wheel,if so how does it function93u240

Reply #3 –
The telescoping wheels can get out of adjustment.  To tighten up carefully pry off the Horn button ( center ), then you can tighten up the nut that holds the whole thing together.  When prying up the horn button use a thin blade and work it around the edges a little at a time.  Probably what is going to happen is  that the leather like cover will separate from the metal backing, no big deal, after you get It off just work the cover back on the metal.
Gary B

Re: does my coach have a telescoping steering wheel,if so how does it function93u240

Reply #4 –
Well, now you got me going.  ;D  Grabbing the keys to see if I have a telescoping wheel in my 91 U225. Would be a nice suprise if that were the case.

Steve

Edit - I'll be dipped. It does telescope. Woo hoo!
1991 U225 Grand Villa

Re: does my coach have a telescoping steering wheel,if so how does it function93u240

Reply #5 –
I am laughing so hard, I am crying.  We had "twin" '93 U225 rigs ... Kent & Peggy Speers and Jeff & me ... and we "discovered" the telescoping feature sitting in the parking lot at FOT while waiting for the buyer for our '93 to arrive from Tucson (we were moving in to a '95).  We were astonished ... had known about the tilt feature, but never figured on the telescoping aspect.  Kent said,"Are you kidding me??  I have been dealing with this thing hitting my knees for the last 3 years, and wondered why they made their steering wheels so low for guys with long legs!"  It was such a Homer Simpson "D'oh!!" moment for us.  You are much smarter, if you suspected that the feature even existed.  Congratulations!!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
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Re: Does my 93u240 have a telescoping steering wheel? If so how does it function?

Reply #6 –
And I thought everybody knew this, that it was one of the wonderful advanced featured of the Foretravel.  Can't remember how I figured it out, but have known since I got the coach.
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: Does my '93 U240 have a telescoping steering wheel? If so how does it function?

Reply #7 –
smart? not really....curious about so many things on this coach.....steering wheel seems to be stuck in lower position and i do not want to break anything...thanks for your reply to original question...
Dale Gass
1993 U240 36                                                             

cat 3116 allison 3060

Re: Does my '93 U240 have a telescoping steering wheel? If so how does it function?

Reply #8 –
I discovered my telescoping steering wheel when I pulled into a New Mexico rest area, and as I was coming to a stop and setting the brake, much to my surprise the wheel suddenly jumped up!  After a session of messing with the tilt lever, and crawling under the steering column to see what was amiss, I accidentally put my hand on the horn housing and it turned loosely.  I turned it CW to screw it down tight and realized I had found the secret!!  Will wonders never cease?