Steering Performance Changes Over the Years

[77newell]

I have a 1977 Newell 35 feet long that I love a lot. The strength and longevity are amazing. My wife likes the coach too but hates driving it due to its steering performance. I don't find a problem with it, nor have the shops that have looked at it, but hey I grew up driving two cylinder John Deeres.

All this got me to wondering if Newell's steering performance has improved over the years in the same way that car steering has improved. Do the more recent Newells steer pretty much like a car today or are they do they still require more than car type attention going down the highway for reasons other than the simple mass of the vehicle.

I suspect the steering on ours might be less than original due to heavier rear end weight resulting from the replacement of the Cummins 555 with a 6V92T. That could change the weight balance on the whole vehicle.

At any rate the Newell is first rate. And if I sell this one I'll get another one.

jon