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06-12-2006, 10:43 AM
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Rivet Master 
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Tujunga
, California
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,969
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steer safe
Has anyone installed one of these on their motorhome? and if so are there any hints or tips? Gonna skin some knuckles tomorrow  thanks
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Ron and Debbie Lawrence
1985 345 Motorhome...... delightfully tacky......yet unrefined
AIR 7992
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06-12-2006, 11:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Texas Airstream Harbor
, Zavalla, in the Deep East Texas Piney Woods on Lake Sam Rayburn
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,435
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A couple of installed pics
Here are a couple of closeups of the steer-safe on the '87 345.
They were on it when I bought it - guess they work 'cause I have absolutely no steering or wandering issues at all.
Curb side on left - Driver's side on right.
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Dennis
"Suck it up, spend the bucks, do it right the first time."
WBCCI # 1113
AirForums #1737
Trailer '78 31' Sovereign
Living Large at an Airstream Park on the Largest Lake Totally Contained in Texas
Texas Airstream Harbor, Inc.
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06-12-2006, 11:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1979 30' Argosy
Armada
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 950
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Is this that device where you can get up and get a beverage or make a sandwich? Cause I heard that someone did that and got hurt.
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06-12-2006, 11:33 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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Originally Posted by AYRSTRM2
Is this that device where you can get up and get a beverage or make a sandwich? Cause I heard that someone did that and got hurt.
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I think you have this confused with autopilot....
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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06-12-2006, 11:41 AM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,644
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fyi,
if there are any comments as to "blowing up the auto pilot" this thread will be heavily edited!
the photo did make me laugh however!
john
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06-12-2006, 11:50 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2005 22' Safari
Santa Ana
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 167
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Originally Posted by john hd
fyi,
if there are any comments as to "blowing up the auto pilot" this thread will be heavily edited!
the photo did make me laugh however!
john
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Exactly. I think the correct terminonlogy is "inflating" the autopilot.
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Alan
2005 22ft Safari
2003 Chevrolet Suburban Z71 5.3l
"Life is like a box of chocolates..." Forrest Gump
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06-12-2006, 02:45 PM
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The Hawk's Lair
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
BACK WOODS
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 922
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Originally Posted by Killo1
Exactly. I think the correct terminonlogy is "inflating" the autopilot.
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It has been my experience that pilots are already terribly "over inflated"!!! 
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AIRSTREAM 345 TURBO-DIESEL
VFW, LEGION, NRA
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06-12-2006, 04:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1989 37' Airstream 370
Hastings
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 63
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Steer Safe
Thanks very much Jim that really hurt.
Pat370
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06-12-2006, 05:40 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Pittsfield
, Maine
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,108
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Steer Safe
I installed the Steer Safe setup on a 1985, 28' Winnebago MH after several white-knuckle trips. Prior thereto, I had completely gone over the suspension system, including new shocks, replacing the OEM steering damper, front end alignment and new tie rod ends. Everything was A-1. After installing the Steer Safe, the difference was day and night! I could honestly go down the road with a cup of coffee in my hand, steering with my index finger and thumb! The "cup of coffee" was the whole driving force behind spending the bucks for the Steer Safe! I don't think that you'll be disappointed - but make sure that you get the installation just right. I had to take over and direct the GM mechanic who was doing my installation as he was reluctant to read the instructions!
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Cracker
2003 GMC 3500 D/A, CC, LB, 4x4 and 2000 Airstream Excella 30. WBCCI 7074
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