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Rapide561

Hi

Question about corner steadies.

In the recent high winds, the van rocked like a ship. If I had corner steadies fitted, would the van still rock, given that steadies are at the rear only?

Also, as the wind hits my van, the movement of the van absorbs some of the force of the wind within the rocking motion. If the van was stuck rigid, it is at more risk of wind damage? Elaborates by saying that Blackpool Tower is not rigid and moves a few inches in high winds. If it was rigid, would it snap?

Russell

wakk44

Hi Russell,

We have corner steadies but rarely use them except if we are stopping in one place for a week or so.Even when they are down the van will still rock in high winds,not as much though.I don't think they are worth bothering with really.

Steve

Rapide561

Hello

Thanks for that. I suppose it does away with the theory of "if the motorhome's rocking, there's no point knocking!"

Russell

Chigman

Hi russell

I do use my steadies most of the time,and yes they do help in the wind,but you still get movement so wouldn`t worry about the thing being to rigid,cos it wont be.

Even if the kids are restless in the overcab bed,you can feel movement at the back of the van.

steve

geraldandannie · Moderator

mangothemadmonk · NW Rally Co-ordinator

Got them on the Hymer (Fiat Based) but have never used them as the chassis is pretty solid ie no bounce. Now my mate had a Merc based Hymer and he used his as his chassis was prone to bouncing.

Johnny F

rickwiggans

Had them fitted - never use them - waste of £150!!

JockandRita

Hi Russell,

Got them, but only used them once, and haven't bothered with them since. Confused

Jock.

P.S. Mum's still the word. Wink

EJB

We do use them...but I probably wouldn't pay for them as an aftermarket fitting.

cabby

Don't think that I would use them if I had them. Might like those vehicle levelers though.

cabby