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10-11-2013, 08:25 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Winnebago Brave Front End Alignment
We are new to the class A and RV and IRV2 world. WOW! Know that's a lot of firsts. We bought our first rv a used 2003 Winnebago Brave 32V of a Ford chassis. The coach did not have any history as far as repair records are concerned. Does anyone have any experience with one of these as far as front end alignment goes? Where did you get it done? What is a reasonable price to pay to get it done? All help greatly appreciated. Thanks Chip.
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10-11-2013, 08:28 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Oct 2012
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WELCOME to the forum!!! this is really one of the best RV forums out there, lots of great info.
I have no experience with that model (still learning about mine!) however someone here should be able to help you.
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10-11-2013, 08:32 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Memphis, TN ,,,, USA
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Welcome, lots of good stuff here
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The Pups - Kaiser, Indar, Itsa, and Marty
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10-11-2013, 08:36 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Southern California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChipN
We are new to the class A and RV and IRV2 world. WOW! Know that's a lot of firsts. We bought our first rv a used 2003 Winnebago Brave 32V of a Ford chassis. The coach did not have any history as far as repair records are concerned. Does anyone have any experience with one of these as far as front end alignment goes? Where did you get it done? What is a reasonable price to pay to get it done? All help greatly appreciated. Thanks Chip.
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Welcome Chip! Your question on front end alignment will be better answered on the Winnebago Forum or the Ford Chassis Forum.
:welcome: Sammie
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10-11-2013, 09:34 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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10-11-2013, 09:40 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Cobble Hill, B.C.
Posts: 62
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Welcome and maybe call your local Ford dealership. If they can't do it, they will know who can.
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2000 Winnebago 35U, Ford F53/6.8l V10
F150 Ford and Vintage Aspencade.
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10-11-2013, 10:10 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome. I hope one day I may be able to help
others also.
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Chip & Jenny
2003 Winnebago Brave 32V
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10-11-2013, 10:52 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Brandon Ms
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:welcome:
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2002 Newmar Dutch Star 4095, tow car 2008 Buick Enclave CLX
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10-12-2013, 06:41 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NH
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:welcome:from NH.
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FMCA F280542
2004 Bounder 35E
US Navy Vet.
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10-12-2013, 06:58 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
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Howdy and welcome aboard. Congrats on your purchase and hope you enjoy all your future travels. Enjoy the forum and don't be afraid to ask questions. 
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10-12-2013, 07:47 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 6
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Welcome to the forum
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10-12-2013, 07:55 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wherever the rig is parked
Posts: 27
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:welcome:
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10-12-2013, 09:24 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP"
Posts: 219
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:welcome:
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See My RV Upgrades
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10-12-2013, 09:52 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi Chip! Welcome to the forum! It's great to have you join the gang! 
Congrats on the new rig! Sorry I can't help with your questions. You will definitely get better results in other areas of the forum, but forum rules don't allow posting the same questions in two different places. Maybe one of the Moderators will move your post over! Enjoy the forum!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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10-12-2013, 10:03 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wherever the rig is parked
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I moved the thread to the Winnebago Owners section and renamed it to "Winnebago Brave Front End Alignment" so hopefully you should get some answers to your question.
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10-12-2013, 11:47 AM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Florida, USA
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Howdy and welcome aboard. Glad you joined us and hope you enjoy the site.
Van
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cargovanconversion.com
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10-13-2013, 08:33 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Motor City, Mich
Posts: 1,025
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The only thing that's easily adjustable on the Ford chassis is the toe. It's still worth finding a shop that can measure everything though. Some have found that maxing out the caster helps the driveability for example, but it's a bit of work to install shims to add caster.
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10-13-2013, 05:24 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Leesburg, Ga
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I take mine to a local tire shop that has doors tall enough to drive in their shop. They charge the same as a car. $65
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2015 Jayco Pinnacle 36FTBS
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10-13-2013, 06:10 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Thanks Tim&Paula. My local shop wants to charge over $700 to align front end. Does that make me think? Ahhh YES,!
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Chip & Jenny
2003 Winnebago Brave 32V
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10-13-2013, 07:30 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Southern NM
Posts: 327
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChipN
Thanks Tim&Paula. My local shop wants to charge over $700 to align front end. Does that make me think? Ahhh YES,!
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I think I would find another shop, should be able to get it done for less than $150 at most depending on what they have to do.
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