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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-29-2022, 06:11 PM
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Views: 623
Posted By Harvard
https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f15/ford-...

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f15/ford-e350-e450-alignment-wandering-caster-play-in-steering-wheel-226353.html
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-20-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,137
Posted By Harvard
POPULAR MECHANICS MAY 1973: START QUOTE: If...

POPULAR MECHANICS MAY 1973:
START QUOTE:
If too little caster exists, the car will wander and weave,
thus necessitating constant corrections in steering.
END QUOTE:
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-05-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,491
Posted By Harvard
x2 Our thermal spring would always stick...

x2

Our thermal spring would always stick choke full open when hot and would not close when the thermal spring cooled down.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-25-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By Harvard
Get a front end alignment AND make sure the...

Get a front end alignment AND make sure the caster is greater then +5 degrees.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-31-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,233
Posted By Harvard
If the RV has too little positive caster it may...

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.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-20-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,952
Posted By Harvard
This task is not trivial, the front wheels must...

This task is not trivial, the front wheels must be removed to change the sleeves. To do that you need an hydraulic jack etc etc. Strongly suggest you consult with your mechanic buddy.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-20-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,952
Posted By Harvard
I have never heard of any alignment business...

I have never heard of any alignment business refusing to do a "tweak the toe and we are good to go" type of service. Be upfront with them about what has been done and what you think the caster and...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-19-2021, 08:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,952
Posted By Harvard
Does your present camber LOOK TO BE close to 0.0...

Does your present camber LOOK TO BE close to 0.0 Degrees?
(/---\ is negative camber \---/ is positive camber)
If your present camber is within spec there should be no debate. IMO
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-18-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,952
Posted By Harvard
The original Ford sleeves are marked "F8UA-AA...

The original Ford sleeves are marked "F8UA-AA 0+.25" on the passenger side and "E97A-CA +0-0" on the drivers side. The passenger 0 is camber and the +.25 is caster. The driver side is 0 camber and 0...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-13-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,952
Posted By Harvard
This is most likely because of too little...

This is most likely because of too little positive caster. Too little +caster will create a steering dead "do nothing" zone between left and right at highway speeds.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-24-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,603
Posted By Harvard
Have you had your caster set to be above +5...

Have you had your caster set to be above +5 degrees?
+Caster is natures steering stabilizer.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-22-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By Harvard
IMO empty all holding tanks and run RV antifreeze...

IMO empty all holding tanks and run RV antifreeze through all water lines and fill all drain p-traps with same.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 02-02-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,460
Posted By Harvard
Best to read up on the benefit of +caster ( > +5...

Best to read up on the benefit of +caster ( > +5 Degrees) before hand. Lots of info on +caster subject on these RV forums.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 01-02-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,540
Posted By Harvard
Do you have an alignment report to share ?

Do you have an alignment report to share ?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-23-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,894
Posted By Harvard
Beware, careful of which sink you choose, some...

Beware, careful of which sink you choose, some bathroom vanities are plumbed into the black tank. Been there, done that !
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-22-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,061
Posted By Harvard
By opening a downstream cold water faucet you...

By opening a downstream cold water faucet you will give the contents of the water pump a low resistance place to go.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 12-04-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,540
Posted By Harvard
F53 Alignment Specs

Check your F53 alignment report against this example:

Given: 2011 F53 Caster Spec 3.75 +/-1.75 Degrees

This specifies a range of +2.0 to +5.5 Degrees

Logical Interpretation:

+2.00...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-03-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,085
Posted By Harvard
What are the RVs caster settings? For example +3...

What are the RVs caster settings? For example +3 degrees is OK for a commuter vehicle but will not be enough for highway driving.

POPULAR MECHANICS MAY 1973:
START QUOTE:
If too little caster...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-25-2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,161
Posted By Harvard
Positive caster is natures "steering...

Positive caster is natures "steering stabilizer".
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-02-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,478
Posted By Harvard
Positive caster is natures steering stabilizer....

Positive caster is natures steering stabilizer. IMO.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-29-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,207
Posted By Harvard
Oh! Why are we having this discussion. Where I...

Oh! Why are we having this discussion. Where I live, water freezes at 32 Degrees.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-29-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,207
Posted By Harvard
You are going to keep the furnace running over...

You are going to keep the furnace running over night, right?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-13-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 739
Posted By Harvard
It probably has too little caster, such as +3.5...

It probably has too little caster, such as +3.5 degrees, you need +5.5 degrees for highway driving.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-11-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,092
Posted By Harvard
When you return home in Jan do not count on...

When you return home in Jan do not count on finding a dump station open on home turf.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-17-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By Harvard
If you have too little +caster you can have loose...

If you have too little +caster you can have loose steering. The best caster range for highway driving is from +5.5 to +6.5 degrees. Loose steering is when you have a dead "do nothing" zone between...
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