Goldencrazy
madison wi
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Oh by the way, I did none of it myself so it was pricey but worth it to me.
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Ken Washington
Pleasant Garden, North Carolina
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Goldencrazy, Do you remember about how much it cost? I already had air bags in the back of my mind with adding TigerTrak to the rear. Also something for the steering also.
2011 Tiffin Allegro 30GA
TOAD-2005 Honda Element
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PF&PM
Lethbridge, Alberta
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Installed Koni FSD shocks.. and went to a lower profile, wider tire.
2005 Newmar 34' Kountry Star, 8.1L W22, Blue Ox 10K, Honda Pilot, Bijon Shitzu (Sassy) dash dog, Two teenage boys..we get around ! Nine Provinces, Two Territories, 47 States, Northern Mexico... so far..
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Ken Washington
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Thanks to the ones who responded! I was hoping to get more ideas and suggestions in order to make a well informed decision and I have tried to do some research on the internet. When I do make some changes I will post back my results. Again thanks for the few who took the time to respond.
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topflite51
In The Desert of Nevada
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97' F53 chassis, 32' Southwind, approximate weight ready for travel is 15K.
1st - Rear air bags (75 psi) and poly sway bar bushings front and rear. Helped considerably.
2nd - Steer Safe. More improvement.
3rd - FSD's in front, no help with anything, except a lighter pocketbook.
4th - Front air bags (25 psi). Ride is enjoyable now for an F53.
Because I have too much time on my hands, I am experimenting with a DIY front trac bar. I cannot tell if it has helped anything, as there was so little movement left from trucks passing.
 David
Just rolling along enjoying life
w/F53 Southwind towing 87 Samurai looking to golf or fish
Simply Despicable
Any errors are a result of CRS.
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C-Leigh Racing
Nashville NC
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Ken,
You think maybe the wind, what could be upsetting the handling making your coach sway.
I guess it could just be me, but seems like for the past few years, there's more wind blowing across North Carolina than before. Maybe, it is we have a unit larger than those we've had before & I didnt realize the effects because the others were smaller. That wind has has been an issue seems like every trip.
We have a 99 F53 with 19.5 tires & only thing I've done so far, have replace the tires & shocks, went to a 16 ply & when the winds not blowing it drives right well.
Other than the harsh ride from bad roads & unbelievable built bridges, the handling is ok far as driving it
I would think your 2011 chassis, would be far more improved over our 99, but I'm only guessing.
Have a friend in Cary has a 2010 F53 Southwind, I've heard him complain a bit about handling & power, but not had a chance to drive it myself for a test.
I do know this, after checking around for those poly replacement sway bar bushings, the 97 year & earlier F53 chassis, has a 1 1/2" rear sway bar & 1999~2011 years a 1 3/8" 36mm smaller bar.
That could have some affect I would think, unless the smaller bar it stronger.
Neil
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edited 01/19/12 07:51am by C-Leigh Racing *
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