To help smooth out a jarring ride quality on Ford F-53 motorhomes the best option is to go with a SumoSpring set like the part # SSR-184-40-1 which is designed to cushion bumps as well as help reduce sway. For the front you'd then want the # SSF-170-40-2. view full answer...
The Air Lift kit part # AL57344 that fits your 2019 Ford F-53 has a capacity of 5,000 lbs and that might be a confusing figure. What it is supposed to indicate is that it can provide up to an additional 5,000 lbs of suspension support. So your RV won't overload them. view full answer...
For the front suspension, you'd want to use # SSF-171-40-2 and # SSR-180-54-1 for the rear. Both sets will help absorb shock and bumps as well a minimizing sway and body roll. The springs themselves are oil, chemical and UV resistant, so they'll last for years.
The best thing about a jounce bumper system like this versus airbags is that the SumoSprings are completely maintenance free. There's nothing to leak or rupture.
I've linked to some installation videos that you might find helpful. view full answer...
For Reese weight distribution system # RP66541 you can use Reese shank # RP3215 which offers a maximum 6-3/4 inches drop when used with a round bar system. I have linked a video review of this shank for you. view full answer...
If you wanted to install SumoSprings on your 2017 Fleetwood Bounder built on a Ford F-53 that are designed for the higher GVWR chassis you could but you should note that it would probably give you a harsher ride quality than you'd want. For GVWR between 20k and 26k you'd want the part # SSR-187-54-1.
The kit for 20-22k like what you have would be the part # SSR-180-54-1 which would give you the support you want without sacrificing ride quality. I can see how it would be tempting to go... view full answer...
The Ford F-53 chassis is known for ride issues so for a steering stabilizer designed for your 2017 Tiffin Allegro 31 MA Ford F-53 V-10 you'd want the part # RM-RBK22-RSSA which would help quite a bit.
The other thing that really helps the F-53 chassis quite a bit is a rear sway bar. For that you'd want the part # RM-1139-149 which is also confirmed as a fit. Roadmaster actually recommends this as the first thing for most people to try to improve the F-53's handling since it helps the most. view full answer...
The best modification you can make to the Ford F-53 chassis is actually a rear sway bar like the part # RM-1139-148 that would fit your 2016 Thor ACE 30.1 16k-18k. view full answer...
If your vehicle paperwork says F-550 that would mean that is what your RV is made on. We are aware some of the 2011 Allegros were made on a F-53 and F-550 chassis.. Based on that the steering stabilizer you would need is the part # RM-RBK22-RSSA. view full answer...
The Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-148, which is confirmed to fit the F-53 chassis that your Jayco Precept is built on, features the same 1-3/4 inch diameter as the existing Hellwig Sway Bar that you have installed. The Roadmaster model is a great sway bar, but it is unlikely to provide much improvement over the already upgraded Hellwig unit on your Jayco RV.
For this reason, I do recommend looking at adding a rear anti-sway bar. A rear sway bar will actually make the most difference... view full answer...
There are several possible options for anti-sway bars and steering stabilizers depending on how your F-53 chassis is configured and what motor is in the RV. I have included a link to the options for you. Use the drop down menu to choose the motor size (V8 or V10) to see the options available.
I have also included a link to our stabilization FAQ article for heavy duty vehicles. view full answer...
For your 2017 Thor Ace that is built on a 2016 Ford F-53 chassis rear sway bar upgrades are a great way to make a notoriously difficult to drive vehicle much easier to drive. For that you would want the # RM-1139-143 this will give you the biggest improvement in overall handling. A steering stabilizer like what you referenced # RM-RBK9-RSSA will help as well but we recommend typically to start with the rear sway bar.
I would need to know what year/make/model of vehicle you plan to flat... view full answer...
Your 2011 Winniebago Vista 26P is built on a Ford F-53 chassis which unfortunately has a reputation as not being the most pleasant to drive.
Since you already have a rear sway bar the next you will want to replace the front sway bar. For that you would want the part # RM-1139-148 which is a confirmed fit. This will minimize sway and driver fatigue by improving the stability and drivability of your vehicle. Body roll will be greatly improved too.
Then for a steering stabilizer you would... view full answer...
The Ford F-53 chassis is notorious for having some body roll and sway when stock. We have found that the best product to reduce that is a rear sway bar. For your RV you would want the part # RM-1139-143 which is a confirmed fit. This will make the biggest difference. view full answer...
Yes the correct rear sway bar for your 2021 Coachmen Pursuit 27XPS with a 16k GVWR is the Roadmaster # RM-1139-146.
Aftermarket rear sway bars make the biggest improvement in ride quality and handling for motorhomes. I attached an install video for this on a similar F-53 for you to check out as well. view full answer...
The correct install harness for the 2008 Ford F-53 chassis is actually the # 3035-P.
The port is behind the instrument cluster. We have heard it is fairly difficult to locate, but if you keep digging you should find a grey connector that would work.
For more info on this search the internet for the Ford document q-206.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy... view full answer...
The correct brake controller install harness for a Prodigy brake controller like the P3 part # 90195 in your 2017 F-53 Forest River Georgetown XL is actually the part # 3035-P and not the 3034.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies... view full answer...
Typically the best option for the Ford F-53 chassis RVs like yours to allow them a better ride quality is a rear sway bar like the part # RM-1139-146. This will make the biggest improvement.
Then next in line is the front sway bar part # RM-1139-148.
Then last the steering stabilizer like the part # RM-RBK22-RSSA is going to bring the wheel to center very easily. view full answer...
Your 2016 Jayco Alante 31v is built on a 2015 Ford F-53 chassis that would be either a 16k or 18k chassis.
Because of that the correct steering stabilizer is the part # RM-RBK22-RSSA. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. This product will work to keep the steering wheel from wanting to wander around the road and will help with oversteer. view full answer...
Currently we do not carry the Hinge Kit 91858 which is needed to replace the bent hinges and install the Replacement Door for Atwood RV Water Heaters # AT91386. view full answer...
The most effective modification you can make to an RV to help with stability is a rear sway bar. For that you would want the part # RM-1139-143 for your 2015 Ford F53 Chassis. This will greatly reduce sway, body roll, and weight transfer.
If that doesn't get you the handling you are looking for the front sway bar would be next. For that you would want the part # RM-1139-148. This will also reduce sway, body roll and weight transfer.
Steering stabilizers are great too for helping to reduce... view full answer...