Our coach has had the original suspension bushings replaced with the ATRO suspension bushings. I have added the Van Williams trailing arm brace. At Van's recommendation, I didn't do the cross brace, I simply used one brace. Prior to these changes, I have fairly new Bilstein shocks, fairly new tires, and a fairly recent alignment, added Steer Safe steering stabilizers, and I personally adjusted the TRW steering box.
The proof is in the pudding. Today, we drove through Montana, in snow storms and high winds, up to 50 MPH sidewinds, up and down 6% - 7% grades and covered 530 miles today. We held our speed at about 70 MPH throughout the entire day. It was a hard day for the diesel engine. Our mileage for the day was 6 MPG. On a calm day, we usually see 8 MPG. As we arrived at our destination, I did not feel exhausted at all. My wife enjoyed the trip, and we went out for a nice steak supper.
We're up tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM for another 500 mile trip to get home. We're looking forward to it.
Jim Sanderson
1995 Monaco Dynasty 36'
2005 Honda Pilot
Canada, eh?
