Safe-T-Plus

[ttikalsky]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Miller"
wrote:
>
> David,
>
> Are you pulling a toad? If so, is it tracking well and aligned?
>
> It seems to me my toad helps stabilize my coach in the gusty
> conditions. Having 5,000 pounds on the rear, tracking straight
> along in relatively clean air seems to keep the wagging to a
> minimum. It even seems to dampen the occasional momentary lapses by
> the distracted driver...
>
> Gary Miller
> 83 FC 33
> Wisconsin
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, David Brady
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks everyone for your input. I'm familiar with the
> > typical hydraulic steering stabilizers used on motorcycles
> > and thought that the safe-t-plus was basically the same; i.e,
> > simply a horizontally mounted shock absorber designed to
> > lessen the abrupt forces experienced when driving thru
> > gusty winds, etc. From the discussion thus far, it appears that
> > the safe-t-plus always exerts a centering force, unlike a
> > shock which will dampen the initial force but once displaced
> > it will not provide any additional centering force. Is this
> > correct?
> >
> > The blue ox true center with it's active controls is a little
> > less appealing to me. I, personally, do not want anything
> > active, besides myself, controlling my steering. The possibility
> > of a failure and the consequences are of concern.
> >
> > My ride height, alignment, tires, and shocks are all spot
> > on. I'm only looking for improvement in gusty wind situations
> > and the like.
> >
> > Any other ideas are more than welcome.
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > David Brady
> > '02 LXi, Smokey,
> > Va
> >
> >
> > David Brady wrote:
> > > Folks,
> > >
> > > I'm considering having a Safe-T-Plus installed on my
> > > Blue Bird LXi. I'll be in Las Vegas and found that there
> > > are a couple of Safe-T-Plus dealer/installers in that area.
> > > Do any of you have experience with either of the following:
> > >
> >
>

Gary, I noticed in your pictures that you tow a Montero. What was
involved to make this towable 4 wheels down?

Troy
83 FC33 (sold)
86 Newell 40'