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Old 03-31-2021, 05:47 AM   #1
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Hello again. I have a 2022 27U greyhawk on order ,being new to rving .my question reading threads hear is this enough safety-features in the j ride plus driving with out towing .thanks
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Old 03-31-2021, 06:00 AM   #2
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The more important question is how do you feel it handled when you went for a test drive in one?

When the coach comes in take it for a test good drive which at a minimum should include side streets, local highways and interstate. My test drives are always 25 miles or more and if the dealer balks I walk.

If during the test drive you feel any pulling or vibration tell the dealer to get the tires and wheels balanced and the front end aligned. Jayco will pay for the alignment if issues are found during a test drive but they will not pay for one after you take delivery of the coach. Do not accept delivery of the coach until after the test drive.

After delivery, load the coach for travel and then take a trip or two and note what you don't like about handling. Then and only then make the mods you feel are necessary and not what other people think you need.

Enjoy the rig and may your travels be safe.
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Old 03-31-2021, 10:53 AM   #3
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If the RV has too little positive caster it may wander at highway speeds.

Having too little +caster will create a steering wheel dead "do nothing" zone between left and right at highway speeds.
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EA37TS is right on the $$. Class C's seem to have less handling complaints than the class A's with the F53 chassis.

Also note it will ride differently empty (initial test drive) and once you have it fully loaded. After a few shake down trips and the MH is fully loaded it is well worth the couple bucks to run it across a CAT scale to review your weight distribution, and if your tire pressures are set correctly for your load.

Have fun!
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