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Hve you tried their adjustment procedure? https://steersafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ADJUSTMENT-INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

I actually found the website for "SteerSafe" https://steersafe.com/ Will read thru the adjustment instructions to see how easy it is to adjust. https://steersafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ADJUSTMENT-INSTRUCTIONS.pdf If that doesn't work I'll just remove it. My guess it that the springs weakened with age.

I took a carpenter's bubble level checked and bubble is in the center on both sides. Great is it's a 2x4 for a wall but I doubt it's much of a precision measurement. Then I decided to look underneath... looks like a "Steer-Safe" (or similar device) was added by some previous owner and it's probably tighter on the RH side than the left see below) or maybe loose and slid over. I guess the thing to do is tighten the driver side a bit ... or loosen the passenger side... or both. If the 'drift/pull" changes then I know this is the cause. Why anyone would put it on in the first place, I do not know... maybe some other issue?

All tires are 2019's... not old but could be old enough to have developed a "set". I'll check... maybe someone installed a safe-t-plus on it... not sure why. Is there a way to check if camber is out of whack? (besides going to an alignment shop, that is). What symptom would "off center" have?

Driving home with our 'new' 07 Sig, I noticed a 'pull/drift' to the right. Although there were lots of roads, on the trip, which were 'crowned' in that direction even on a few which I thought were pretty level/flat there was that tendency to the right. Held the wheel in a straight-on position, the coach goes nicely straight; let loose on the wheel and it tends to the right even on those flat roads. Thinking of possibilities... A "Set" to the Tires? Incorrect toe-in/out?' Misadjusted Steering box (off the sweet spot)? or could Ride height be the cause ...? or something else? What's the best way to eliminate or verify the above as possible causes? Parked it in my driveway tonight and I did a quick measurement of the airbags, plate to plate. It's not a perfectly level drive ( level on an 8' board shows drop isabout 1"). However, I thought it was level enough to do a "rough" airbag measurement. Got 9" on the passenger side and around 8 1/2" on driver side. Could that be enough to account for the problem? ... or is that not significant to cause the issue and I should look elsewhere? Note: I assume that the " airbag height" is still correct for the S-10 chassis. I know they changed to the Powergera/Valid air leveling that year and the owner manual doesn't have the airbag height measurement diagram like for previous years. Either way I need to correct the ride height.

Thanks for all the good wishes! Thank y'll for all the advice over the years. I have already started the downloads.... Will be posting questions... my "to-do" list is growing!

We're back! Just took delivery on a "new-to-us" 07 Signature. Newer than I expected; My wife loved the floorplan and condition; mechanical inspector gave it an OK. Looking good so far. It has the Intellitec Multiplex system (so that adds to a whole bunch of projects in the list). Just stayed our first night in an RV park, trying things out ... finding glitches... searching for documentation online... etc. .

If I understand correctly the ISX 525 CM870 with build dates 2007 and earlier are the ones to look for. Thank y'all.

As the search continues, I have been locating a few of that vintage with the Cummins ISX 525. I know about the (dreaded?) Cyl. #6 valve problem with the ISX 600 and 650s. But how risky are the 525's for this and are there any things to look for or do about it, especially on coaches which already have 100k+ miles on them?

Got the VIN# and got a Carfax which shows it has < 1000 miles in the last 6 years... Owner said they were told it didnt need any oil change or maintenence all that time. Another one bites the dust.

Back in TX now. When in AZ last month I hired a diesel truck mechanic to do an inspection of an early 2000s Monaco, Cummins ISM. Short version of story... it failed, throwing engine codes and other problems. Far away, I located another one, arranged for a different diesel mechanic to do an inspection, oil samples... etc. ... 2 days before the mechanic was to get there... seller told me coach was sold. Now I came across another early 2000s Monaco.... far from me. Like the ones above, it has the ISM 500 engine. Big concern I have is there is an engine rebuild in its history, about 8 years and 16000 miles ago. Carfax shows little. Like before, I plan to have a diesel mechanic inspect chassis/powertrain, etc and will get an oil sample analysis. Is there anything else I should look for considering the engine history?

Thanks for the offer. The Monacos I was considering in FL did not work out for various reasons. Looking elsewhere now and as I locate a coach of interest I look for a mobile diesel mechanic in its area.

Sent you a PM.

You work so hard for the Monacoers group... no need to apologize. Prayers for your family.

Rest in Peace, Ray. Prayers and condolences to Ray's family.

Well we're on-the-way-back. Coachless at present but will be looking at a few early 2000s Monacos in central FL this month. Main concern is getting chassis & powertrain inspected. Recommendations of mobile inspectors in this area will be appreciated. ... Rick P

Merry Christmas!

Nice looking coach. Are you planning to post more pictures?

Yes, JIm... definitely going. I know there are differences, just not sure what all differences may be. Want to be sure I have all the bases covered.

@Tom C, Thanks again for the info. Fortunately these earlier Sigs did not have either MPX for house or chassis. The only multiplexers were for some of the functions of the smart wheel controller. A friend of mine had a mid 2000s Prevost, the Mux system was run on a Windows XP computer with special I/O boards driving relays. He told me he planned to change that over to a newer system... don't know if he did, shortly after that he sold that coach. .. RP

@Scotty, Thanks for the advice, we had called Blackstone yesterday, and we were told they are backlogged. DId some research and found another lab which will do fast service... we hope.

Thank y' all for the advice... @Jim J, Ray D, Steven K: Yes, I'm having oil sample kits shipped to their mechanic: Engine oil, Trans Fluid and Generator Oil. @Dr4Film, I have one list and reviewing/editing it now, I will look at the others. @Steven K, Yes, I expect to "get my hands dirty" inspecting hoses, belts, filters etc. to be sure all was changed as I was told .... bringing some XL 10mil rubber gloves. @JohnC3, @Tom C, Yes I know they did not replace airbags, Looked up the Contitech AS8897 which I replaced quite a few on the Dynasty I used to have, also did them on the Signature I had. Looking forward ... but if the deal doesn't work out, I will continue. .. Rick P Mike, Yep, I was just researching that. I see the Conti 8897 at a few places from the hundreds to twice that. Also recall buying 3/4" to 1/4" adapters at Fastenal... If I recall they're needed at rear, not at front if there are 3/4 hoses from Ping tanks. Also recall getting a teflon paste sealant for the adapters/fittings.

Found an 01 Signature; I'm considering buying. It has very low miles, <10k. I was told it had been sitting in a pole-barn out in AZ desert area for many years. then put back in use for last year or two. (Old owner had passed.) The new owner said he put on new tires, hoses, belts, changed fluids, serviced genset and aquahot. He has been using it for the past 2 years and continued to service on schedule. (I verified the recent service done with the mechanic that did the work.) Cosmetically, nice, except for some peeling clear coat. The pictures sent to me look good at sides, except for sun exposure damage at front & rear cap, 3M on front is peeling as I'd expect. Looks like it had been pretty well covered on sides in polebarn but not so much for front& rear. Thinking I should get oil and trans oil samples; not sure who does that with quick turnaround. I will appreciate advice on what to I look for, questions to ask.

I thought I had seen this elsewhere... I will look