Loose steering and wander

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by alpha, Nov 6, 2012.

  1. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    It's like gas, it'll pass! :)
     
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  3. VisionLogistics

    VisionLogistics Road Train Member

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    This +1000. Excellent advice.
     
  4. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    What are your steer weights? Light steers will float.

    Also what are the road conditions you drive on? If there are grooves or ruts in the asphalt that will pull the truck left and right consistently.

    Mikeeee
     
  5. Honch

    Honch Light Load Member

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    I had this problem too when I first started out. Reason was, I was looking close, trying to watch my line spacing.
    I found that aiming high and not looking down puts me at a smoother spacing overall.

    Being nervous and iron-fisted can happen to me when in severe weather where my vision is lowered to 100ft or less, but I take deep breaths and try to relax some...
     
  6. alpha

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    also i think it could lost motion in the pitman arm could be worn out. causing the teeth not pick movement quick just a thought
     
  7. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    is your 5th wheel slid back past the wheels? this will lift your steers. I like mine 1 notch forward of the center of my drives. between the 2 sets.
     
  8. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Ya, That is why I asked what the steer weights were averaging.

    MIkeeee
     
  9. Krashdragon

    Krashdragon Medium Load Member

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    To drive any size vehicle....watch All the traffic in front if you.
    Try this... outside, walking, pick a spot about a block ahead , keep looking at it, and walk towards it. No problem. Now try walking to that same spot looming at your feet. No way.
    If you are looking ahead, glancing at the mirrors frequently, and then back at the traffic way ahead of you...whatever you're driving will track perfectly in the middle of your lane.
    Trucks, bikes, cars, bicycles, feet, whatever... you will go where you are looking.
    If you still are wandering, it's the truck
    Take care and look up! Up the road!
    mary
     
  10. alpha

    alpha Bobtail Member

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    thanks mary i will do just that and also check box , pitman arm etc centering
     
  11. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    I agree. A lot of wandering drivers are trying to drive by looking at the vehicle right in front of them or just past their hood. Take a longer view and use your peripheral vision to hold your place in the lane.
     
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