Pleasureway Excel Handling

[Gimblerotor]

I’m sure this topic has been beaten to death but I am wondering if anyone has installed a Roadmaster RAS system on a Ford Pleasureway Excel.
I have a new to us 2006 Excel that is a bit of a pig in wind.
I have rear wheel spacers, a Steer Safe steering stabilizer, wheels aligned to Pleasureway specs, air bags at 50 PSI.
The alignment helped but it could handle better. I think it would wear me out on a trip.

[GallenH]

Have you had the steering box inspected for play? Read somewhere that that might be an issue with Fords. On the other hand, high winds are an issue with everyone so that might not be abnormal. Sounds like you've done most of the items people recommend.

[Gimblerotor]

Steering box play is good.

[Roadtrek Adventuous RS1]

Originally Posted by Gimblerotor

Steering box play is good.

Have you considered contacting them for advice? They can be very helpful. Look them up online.

[booster]

There is a specific rear swaybar made for the Excel. It is listed in several recent threads on this forum. Try to search for those discussions, and if you can't find them post back here and we will try to dig them out for you. The rear bar seems to be give the greatest improvement compared to other changes, based on what I have seen on here from other Excel owners.

[Frumpster]

Tire pressure on my dodge widebody, fronts,65,rear,75. I would also put the rear air bags to at least 70 psi. Not only will they control bounce, but also rear end wobble.

[Wandering Wes]

I have a 2010 Pleasureway Excel. Before buying it I had read about the handling problems of the Excels but I really wanted the wide body. It came with rear wheel spacers and air bags but it still had handling issues. Per the recommendations I read (Michelin tires and Bilstein shocks). I replace the tires with the Michelin Defenders (after 65k miles, I just replaced then with Agilis) and the handling improved but then I installed the shocks and now it handles more like a pickup truck at even at 75mph…. Also remove the steering stabilizer. It is more likely a sway problem and not a steering problem. You are probably over steering to compensate for sway. Note: You have a 2006 so you results may vary.

Wandering Wes
2010 Pleasure-way Excel TS
Never a problem, Sometimes a challenge, Always an adventure

[Gimblerotor]

Thanks Wandering Wes. I will disconnect the steering stabilizer and see what happens.
The alignment spec sheet from Pleasureway says not to install a stabilizer.
What pressure do you run your air bags at?
I have new Hankook tires. Hope that’s not the problem.

[GallenH]

Doesn't the alignment sheet from PW state to disconnect any steering stabilizer before doing the alignment?

[Wandering Wes]

The Hancook tires were the original tires that came with my unit and numerous posts suggested they had major problems. I normally run my air bags at 40-50 psi unless I am carrying my 150 lb. scooter on the rear then I raise them to 70 psi.

Wandering Wes
2010 Pleasure-way Excel TS
Never a problem, Sometimes a challenge, Always an adventure