Elias
Bay Area, Ca
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Has anyone taken their RV to Hendersons Line Up for help with steering and sway issues? They are in Grants Pass, Oregon. I've heard only good things about them but would like to hear from anyone who tried them and if you were happy with the work.
I have a 2011 Class A on a F-53 chassis. It drives fine in nice weather but when you get some good wind I get pushed around quite a bit.
I tried the Steer Safe and noticed no difference whatsoever. I figure its time to just let the pros have a chance and quit guessing at what will help.
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Henderson's Lineup
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Deetour
Washington
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I think its hit or miss with Henderson.
We've taken two of our coaches to them with same problems you describe. Improvement was marginal despite spending about three tons of money.
Others swear by the place.
Yeah, maybe I exaggerated.... it could have been only two tons.
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jauguston
Bellingham, WA
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I have not been to their shop but had issues with our last coach with wander and porposing. I talked with one of their tech support guys and he was VERY helpful. I did what he suggested and the improvement was amazing. I believe the good things said about them are true.
Jim
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Gsmitty77
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I've never been to Henderson's, but have talked with them several times, and bought thing from them for both our current coach and our previous 98 Bounder, with the 99 chassis. I do not think you could go wrong having them do their evaluation drive and provide recommendations.
However, if you are not going to be in that area for something else, you can probably just call and talk things thru with.
And as a member since 2009 on this board, I'm sure you know that Class A search on F53 and handling, will provide lots of reading !
If you search my posts on my era, and 18K Lbs chassis, you will see I added a host of things: Koni FSD front and adjustable rear on setting 2; bigger IPD/Roadmaster rear sway's; poly bushings all around; rear and front SS bars; and the Safety-T-Plus for tire blow out and dropping wheel of edge of road emergency; four corner weight and tire PSI accordingly; shifted as much cargo weight as I could towards the front of the coach.
And, the last thing was the least expensive, and really helped quite a bit in shifting cross winds and passing trucks - Airtabs.
I had a coach that handled well in all conditions, but I admit I probably could have stopped without all of the mod's.
Best of luck, be safe, and have fun,
Smitty
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