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Pulling to the right

 We have a 94 grand Villa 240 it pulls to the right and the steering wheel column vibrates .  We have replace the two front tires and had them balanced the track bar has been rebuilt with new bushings we have had the king pin replaced and it still pulls just as bad .  The shop where we held it says they can do no more any thoughts and suggestions on what may be causing this.  Thank you in advance
Ch1ckad

Re: Pulling to the right

Reply #1 –
Go to a different shop that will go for a test ride and gets good reviews.  Make sure the brakes are releasing. They could be sticking. Check wheel runout. Check bulkhead front and back to made sure it's not separating.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #2 –
The shop should drive it and check the front drums for wobble, the wheels for  equal offset and runout.  The shake  is most likely related to the issue .  If the rims are true, and the tires true, good chance the brakes are out of specs.
 If it still pulls  when the shake is fixed, check the rear  axle for true/square to chassis .

Re: Pulling to the right

Reply #3 –
See my response to this same issue you made on the FMCA Forum.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Pulling to the right

Reply #4 –
We have Brett Wolfe's U-240, he is "The Man". We do have Roadmaster anti-sway bars (front and rear)  plus a couple of Torsilastic shackles replaced on the front and rear and a Torsilastic upgrade on the rear to boost the capacity of the the heavy CAT 3116. She drives PERFECT!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Reply #5 –
Tell me more about the sway bars ,pictures?

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: Protech Racing –
Tell me more about the sway bars ,pictures?
Sure works for me! Roadmaster Inc. - Tow Bars, Braking Systems & RV Accessories
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Pulling to the right

Reply #7 –
Mine only pulls to the right when I'm on a crowned road, which is most of the time.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Pulling to the right

Reply #8 –
No, sway bars on Mike's coach front and rear are custom by Roadmaster.  Not commercially available.


Nothing to do with connecting to a toad.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Pulling to the right

Reply #9 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
No, sway bars on Mike's coach front and rear are custom by Roadmaster.  Not commercially available.
Odd they never brought them to the market, On I-8 eastbound from Gila Bend, I could go take a nap and end up in Casa Grande just fine. ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Pulling to the right

Reply #10 –
Measure from the front to rear tires on both sides,  measure the front edge of the front tires across the coach.  Measure the rear of the front tires. 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob & Susan
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

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Reply #11 –
Do you get the vibration all the time?  Is it worse when braking?  I think I would inspect the slide pins.  If a caliper is sticking it could cause the coach to pull as well as vibrate.
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: Green99 –
I think I would inspect the slide pins.  If a caliper is sticking it could cause the coach to pull as well as vibrate.

Jerry,
A 240 don't have slide pins as it has drum brakes.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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