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j-d

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Posted: 02/10/12 02:43pm

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In a word, YES.

Many Ford chassis owners experience wander, disturbance from passing trucks and swaying. Sway in the Ford front axle design encourages wandering.

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Posted: 02/11/12 12:10pm

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bobm253 wrote:

I have a 1997 class c santara with the 460 engine. Got 6.1 to 6.3 mpg on my first trip.......

ouch...I get 9-10 average roads, 6-8 in the mountains.
What are your likes/dislikes about this model and chassis?

1993 Minnie Winnie
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Posted: 02/11/12 12:13pm

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j-d wrote:

In a word, YES.

Many Ford chassis owners experience wander, disturbance from passing trucks and swaying. Sway in the Ford front axle design encourages wandering.

I experience the same thing in my Chevy. Is the Ford that much worse? We even get a nasty shimmer if I am coming behind a semi and traffic closes in.

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Posted: 02/12/12 08:30am

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So far I really like this unit. The ride is great and I really like the side aisle layout. This unit is like a merecedes compared to my previous 1991 skyline.

The only issue I have is the gas mileage and when i had it looked at the dealer said there was no communication with the main computer. Dealer quoted about $1000 to replace ecm. So I'm looking at getting the old one rebuilt for about $250 and hope i can tweak up the mileage thereafter.

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Posted: 02/12/12 03:06pm

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Yes, gas mileage can be an issue. hmmm

Does your unit have a generator? Do you know where the gas line or pump for the genset is? How it's set up, whatnot.