Posted in Motorhome Shocks on Apr 7th, 2008
QUESTION:
motorhome is bad with any wind conditions. Had motorhome for 3+ years. Springs squeak but seem OK. Has safe-t-steer installed.
Will replacing springs/shocks help?
ANSWER:
If the motothome chassis has twin tube low pressure units on it now, replacing those with a monotube design (such as a Bilstein) will give you better handling and control.
Monotubes -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/glossary.cfm
Online catalog -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=M
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