runaway parents Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Seems like I have a bad case of the cab wobbles every time I hit a bump or go around a corner. Whats the best remedy for this ? Put new air bags on it this spring to fix a air leak . Don't think that would help the wobbles Im thinking new cab shocks would help. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Check your front cab mounts. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) Small valves can be added in each air line to the cab bags that will greatly reduce the movement of the cab. Edited August 16, 2019 by Parrformance Misspelled word Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan412 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 New cab shocks helped mine a lot. But still wobbles sum. Quote 2011 Volvo D13 485/1750 Eaton 13 Speed 2016 Montana 3820FK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Donvel.com Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Probably you need to at least replace the shocks. If you have never done it, almost for sure they need doing. Also check the bushings, and the control arm. You already did the bags, or I'd suggest those as well. If all that does not work then you are sensitive to movement and the Donvel valves are the way to go. I would not do the valves until you have corrected anything else wrong. You might want to align the cab at the same time - they definitely lean over time. Quote Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted August 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Donvel valves check . Shocks will do. Check cab mounts going to do that to. Looks like its going to be a busy weekend . This thing has gotten so bad that I thought I would have to drive it while standing on the out side step . Like I did riding snowmobiles. Here we go left turn every body. Now lean into the turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 32 minutes ago, runaway parents said: Donvel valves check . Shocks will do. Check cab mounts going to do that to. Looks like its going to be a busy weekend . This thing has gotten so bad that I thought I would have to drive it while standing on the out side step . Like I did riding snowmobiles. Here we go left turn every body. Now lean into the turn. You had an Elan too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted August 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Lance A Lott said: You had an Elan too. Now there's a sled an Elan. Never had one kind of surprised I didn't own one. Had 5 artic cats and three Yamaha ha has. And one Kawasaki. Wait a moment I got it a o8 vnl780 Elan ,Only one thing missing is the side hilling strap on the door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted August 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Well new cab shocks and donvel valves installed today .Took it for a test drive seems to fixed the wobbles .Truck handles a lot better .Thanks for the advice. kind of dreading the shock removal soaked nuts and bolts with penetrating oil for a couple days .hit them wit a 3/4 inch impact wrench and they spun write out . Donvel valves easy install. Also built kayak rack for truck .Quite a productive day. well any way thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 👍👍 Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 12 hours ago, runaway parents said: Also built kayak rack for truck . Pictures??? What kinda of kayaks? Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 13 hours ago, runaway parents said: Also built kayak rack for truck. Like this? Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Someone had one of these at the National Rally about 3 years ago. I think it might have been home built though. May not work on longer ones like Phil has? Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted August 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Big5er said: Pictures??? What kinda of kayaks? Nothing fancy for a rack just a couple of 4x4s with a eye bolt in the middle and ratchet straps to keep them on the truck . I have one 10 ft kayak and one 11 ft kayak they are the sit on top verity . We have gotten a little lazy (bad rotor cuff) when it comes to paddling and put 45 lb thrust electric trolling motors on them installed a fish finder on mine this morning. Both kayaks where bought at cabellas . Once I get our jeep I plan to build a kayak rack that I can park the jeep under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted August 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Darryl&Rita said: Like this? No didn't have that much time, more of a low budget one. For now . Going to build a nice one for the truck after we get the jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 I'm still trying to come to terms with leaving my kayaks behind. My "baby" is 17ft and the other is 14ft. Can't stand them on end like Darryl's picture, can't load them crossways, and really don't wanna drag them on top of the trailer (plus how to get them to the water). Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 "X" style"? Like ramping a Jeep to shorten a truck length. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted August 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 22 hours ago, Big5er said: I'm still trying to come to terms with leaving my kayaks behind. My "baby" is 17ft and the other is 14ft. Can't stand them on end like Darryl's picture, can't load them crossways, and really don't wanna drag them on top of the trailer (plus how to get them to the water). So I am thinking of an idea . I am planning on buying a jeep .Going to haul it on truck bed . Think of a rack that will allow me to park jeep underneath kayaks. Picture this a air lift similar to a car lift .Put kayaks on a frame while on the bed tie them to the frame. Frame will slide up four posts using air cylinders. Lock in place using hitch pins .What do you all think. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Put a roof rack on the Jeep, Let them ride there, then use Jeep for transport to water's edge. Unless they're 17' long. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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