It's hard to control the steering and the RV was pushed into the emergency lane a few times from the wind of the big trucks
Help! I'm scared to drive the RV now!!!
2007-06-27 08:28:30 · 7 answers · asked by 520 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I've had it for one yr, the 900 mile trip last week was my first road trip.
2007-06-27 10:10:28 · update #1
Thank you for all your answers!!!!
2007-06-27 16:18:58 · update #2
Wind 'buffet' from large trucks/semi tractor-trailers hits large, slab-sided vehicles (like an RV) harder than smaller, lower profile vehicles. So some of it was due to that. Also, the large semi-trailer takes up most of their lane of traffic, as does your RV. Thus the truck and your RV pass a bit closer to one another than a truck and car. So you get hit by that fast-moving air between the two vehicles more than you are used to. ... That said, it shouldn't acutally push you into the emergency lane. But it would be a very good idea to have your alignment and suspension checked to make sure yor RV is not "out of whack". It might also be some sort of adjustment to your steering as I'd think you should be able to safely steer your RV more effectively to avoid being pushed all the way into another lane of traffic. You should have your RV checked out for such things periodically or before major road-trips as a normal course of preparation. ... Also, talk with your mechanic when you take it in so that they are aware of what you are experiencing and can look for items that would effect the handling of your RV in such situations. Also talk with them about whether or not an anti sway bar would improve the handling of the RV in such situations.
Good luck and happy motoring!
2007-06-27 08:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by Barb B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on type of rv and how new as to what you should expect in sway. I have a new one and get some wind but it already has sway bars. you have to expect some sway and compensate its the good with the bad. all rvs have some to an extent and some more than others. even big trucks sway some when being passed by another not as bad but its there.
If you have any more questions you can IM me and will be glad to share what I know , me and family have been traveling for yrs now and there are alot of uneducated opinions out there.
It may be a new feel for you and just take some getting used to. some models sway more than others. plus there is a break in period with new tires. new tires also cause some swagger because the tread is tall and mushy like a cushion.
the more they wear the better and also the amount of air pressure helps. always run about 10 lbs lower in the fron tires than the rear. you rear is usually the heaviest and makes the fron wander.
2007-06-27 16:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with mine, but not so severe. As the others have said, you may need some suspension upgrades or repairs.
You can also use lanes that are further away from the truck you are passing if you are on the interstate. You are not required to stay in the right lanes along with the trucks unless you are pulling a trailer. (in most states)
2007-06-27 15:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have the suspension checked out. You may get some help with an anti-sway bar installed, and you may need new shock absorbers also. Good luck.
2007-06-27 15:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go down and put anti-sway bars on the front to stop the swaying and it will steer better also dear.
2007-06-27 15:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by cowboy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check alignment, tires, suspension (especially shocks).
2007-06-27 15:33:19 · answer #6 · answered by K R 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You must have been driving real slow, it you were doing a comparable speed that never would have happened...
2007-06-27 15:32:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋