Sharp or over 'corrections' often turn a very mild sway into something uncontrollable. I don't like relying totally on the car's anti-sway gizmo, and the van's ESC, nice that they're there but not infallible. Keeping a good 'feel' for what's happening and an eye on everything is better. Smooth alterations/corrections, steady speeds, let the mavericks with their arses on fire go - so long as they're away and out of my sight I'm happy. Yep, 90kph also my sweet spot for handling and economy. Never had a problem with a truck, just let 'em go and drop speed when a big rig barrels towards me on a single road.
Good mate (about to take delivery of van #4) says he's never checked his weights, never had his rig on a 'bridge. I don't necessarily think he overloads car or van, but why in hell wouldn't you check this simple stuff?
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MY13 GC Laredo CRD - gone but not forgotten
MY23 Skoda Octavia MKIV wagon - fully loaded
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