Steering angle on 2000 Wanderlodge LXI

[whistles_n_bells]

Conny and Allen:

The steerable tag is basically designed to save tire wear (scrub) in
not-so-tight turns. The tags will still scrub in a tight turn unless you
"dump" them (retract). Obviously, if the tag could turn with the same
degree as the steer tires, there would be no scrubbing. The reference
point (fulcrum) is the drive axle wheels.

A simple exercise to get used to mirror references is to find a place
(empty parking lot etc) where you can place different-sized objects for
reference. Use your Toad as a "traffic item" to help you judge size; and
how much of your flat-mirror it occupies.

You can have a person stand at a location that would signify a reference
to begin a turn. Have that person give you a hand signal - or radio -
when the drive axle is at your "leverage point." Use low-sun shadows to
help mark the location of your coach - especially helpful when backing
(always best to have someone guiding you during backing maneuvers,
observing ov - and tight vertical clearance situations). One more
point, don't forget those big mirrors out there, they are extensions of
your coach.

Enjoy your LXi - safe travels.

Joe (Pappy) Hagan
St. George, UT
Wannabe




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Allen & Conny"
wrote:
>
> --- I'm always glad
> > to see a fellow LXi owner join the list. I was feeling a bit
> > lonely here for a while...
>
> Hi David!
>
> Funny you should say that, we were wondering where all the LXI owner
> were hiding!! We even contacted Bluebird about it....apparently we
> are the rarest birds of all!! (Are we protected?) I guess everyone
> is working to pay off these rigs and doesn't have time to chat...
> (As you can see, my husband doesn't have time to do any posting..)
> Anyway, your advice is welcome. We take delivery next Friday so I
> advise that everyone stays off of I75 southbound between Ocala and
> New Port Richey that weekend!
>
> At this point, we have nothing but questions regarding diesel
> operating ranges (where the redlines are on all of those gauges),
> toads, basic maintenance issues and how best to store in Florida's
> humidity. It's a case of we don't know what we don't know...
> But thank goodness for this forum, we have already learned more by
> reading the threads than any of the dealers we have visited so far!
> Thanks!
> Conny & Allen
> 2000 Wanderlodge LXi(8 days to go!)
>