Safe-T-Plus

[David Brady]

I think they do. Most run some sort of Howard Steer
or Safe-T-Plus. Look, these systems greatly reduce
driver fatigue. Less fatigue equals an alert driver and
fewer misshaps.

David B
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

bloomas wrote:
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David Brady
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 6:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: safe-t-plus
> If it were so good fleet trucks would have it.
> Bob Loomas 1985 PT36
>
> I agree the Steer Safe solution is a little scary looking.
>
> David B
> '02 LXi, Smokey
> NC
>
> Gregory OConnor wrote:
> >
> > Rob, Thanks, If I commented about bandaid fixes and using TrueValue
> > springs and clamp bolts to reengineere a design issue, It would have
> > come across as an attact to the folks who fell for the sales pitch,
> > or drove the flawed product.
> >
> > I do like the blow out propaganda, hopefully both springs pop off at
> > the same time from the tire cords and belts. one spring remaining
> > would pull a quick circle. I think the testimonials are from
> > survivers of a rear tire blow out.
> > GregoryO'Connor
> > 94ptRomolandCa
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> > , "Rob Robinson"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Several years ago I remember a thread on steering devices that
> > generally
> > > said if you were buying one to correct 'wandering' you should first
> > have
> > > your steering checked out to see if you are just applying a bandaid
> > solution
> > > to a worn or out of adjustment system. Further, if my memory serves
> > me
> > > correctly, several responses warned against buying any sytem that
> > reduced
> > > wandering by adding resistance to the steering systerm. It was
> > expressed
> > > that the extra force required by the power steering pump to
> > overcome the
> > > added resistance could cause premature wear and tear on the PS pump.
> > >
> > > On 13/05/07, Pete Masterson wrote:
> > > >
> > > > The previous owner of my coach installed a Blue Ox True Center
> > system
> > > > with adjustable centering. I guess it's effective as I find no
> > > > problems with the steering -- but I have no basis of comparison as
> > > > this is the first and only BB I've ever driven.
> > > >
> > > > I will observe that the BB steering is a little less precise than
> > > > some other larger vehicles I've driven, but the BB is the largest
> > > > vehicle I've driven since I was in the Army some 40 years ago
> > (where
> > > > I was licensed up through 18 wheelers) -- various rental trucks
> > I've
> > > > driven intermediate to that time were all considerably smaller/
> > > > lighter than the BB. Someone commented that the BB steering
> > design is
> > > > a little less precise than some other designs...
> > > >
> > > > Pete Masterson
> > > > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> > > > aeonix1@...
> > > > On the road at Lockhart Texas
> > > >
> > > > On May 13, 2007, at 12:51 PM, msecoolcal@... <msecoolcal%
> > 40aol.com>wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the final driving
> > > > > result
> > > > > between one safety steering attachment and another. The
> > safeTplus
> > > > > has a shock
> > > > > absorber and the other one on the market has springs.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
> > > 94 WLWB
> > >
> > >
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> > >
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