Re: [A/S] "Yaw Sensor"

["James Greene" <drgreene@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hunter, I've heard of yaw sensor equipped RVs and why they are seldom found
on RVs. The sensors have to detect minor variations and deviations from
straight ahead travel to begin corrective application of the RV brakes in
time to prevent a potential problem with sway. The problem is the sensors
are constantly energizing the RV's brakes due to road irregularities, side
winds, passing vehicles, etc. and the brakes wear out very quickly trying to
adjust minor changes in trajectory which are insufficient to introduce loss
of control of the RV. A good idea which hasn't seemed to work out in
practical applications. Maybe it just needs to be fine tuned so it would be
cost effective and would work in everyday travel conditions.

Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind