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    Go to a tire dealer or front end shop that works with OTR trucks/motorhomes.

    Look for unusual tire wear-- roate tires to the rear and bring best side's rear tires forward if unusual wear (but tires still servicable).

    Have him jack up the front end and:

    Check tires for run-out. Even a well balanced egg-shaped tire will...... well, it will roll like an egg.

    If more than .035", fix it-- rotate tire on wheel, wheel on hub or have tire trued. If need be, swap better tires from the rear to the front.

    Then have the front tires balanced ON THE COACH. You want all the rotating mass in balance, not just the tire and wheel. If that 100 pound brake drum or disk is out even a few ounces, it needs to be accounted for.

    If you tell us where you are, perhaps someone can recommend a particular shop.

    We are in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA however the coach is stored in Corona, CA... Thanks for your help.

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    Hi All,

    New to the forum and a new (actually used) MH. We bought a 06 National Tropi-Cal T396 on the Freightliner XC Chassis.

    We took off on our first little trip (300 miles RT) to Borrego Springs and I noticed some vibration between 35-55 MPH during all road conditions but worse on worn older roads with dips and pot holes (a lot of old roads out in the desert). The orignal owner added steering stabilizers, but I have a feeling this maybe balance or alignment issues. ?????? But I know nothing about motorhomes.

    Any help is greatly apprieciated.

    Xjaywalker

    RSM,CA

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    I tow a 2002 4Runner 4WD and must use a drive shaft disconnect. As Gary said above, Remco is THE place to go. http://www.remcotowing.com/ As I understand it, all electronic 4WD vehicles must use a drive shaft disconnect. Mine has been trouble free since 2002 - with about 40K miles towing between two different coaches and several times across the US. That is until today! I had trouble getting the drive shaft to connect after a long tow. Found out that two small parts called shift blocks are worn and won't let it fully engage. Remco is sending the two parts ($40) and about 30 minutes will be needed to replace them. Not bad for that long.

    So for the really late inquiry. New to the forum and also a new MH owner. I also have a 2002 4Runner and would like to set it up with the Remco disconnect drive shaft. I was quoted $1350 from Camping World, but I am looking for other quotes now. I do have a question in regards to lubrication. After doing some research about this issue some folks were talking about the need to add a lubrication pump to the tranny. Did your install require this? Also intertested in what brand tow bar and plate you went with.

    Thanks

    Xjaywalker

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