Recommended Sway Bar and Trac Rod for 2011 Forest River Georgetown Motorhome

Question:

I am looking at improving the handling and sway/roll on my 2011 Georagetown 28ft class A motor home . It has a v10 motor and any help is appreciated. Thanks.

asked by: Paul K

Expert Reply:

For your 2011 Forest River Georgetown Class A Motorhome with V10, you have a Ford F53 chassis and the Triton engine so I have exactly what you need. There are a few products that will greatly help with your handling and sway control, so I'll give them in the order that will give you the most help, but both can be used together for the best ride.

I recommend first installing the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes # RM-1139-146. This product is rated for your GVWR and fits coaches that are less than 34 feet long like yours. This will minimize the side to side movement which will diminish the effects of crosswinds and passing motorists.

Then I recommend the Roadmaster TruTrac Front-Axle Trac Rod for Large Trucks and RVs # RM-TRAC-F550 which will brace your front axle so that wander is minimized as well as rut tracking. It controls the side to side movement while still allowing the vertical movement necessary for your suspension.

The combination of these parts will greatly reduce driver fatigue as you will have a much more enjoyable driving experience when you no longer have body roll and sway issues.

expert reply by: Jason S

Jerri D.

6/12/2020

I have a 2012 Itaska motorhome with F53 chassis, 15092 GVW empty that I bought from Camping World. It handles horribly, very unpredictable handling, wanders even at 35 mph, on the highway 55 mph is the maximum with slightest wind or semis passing causing movement. What would you recommend to improve these problems? Have had various recommendations with prices to match.

Chris R.

6/16/2020

A rear sway bar and steering stabilizer will offer the most immediate, drastic improvements to those issues (which unfortunately aren't terribly uncommon). For your F-53 chassis you'll need the Rear Sway Bar # RM-1139-146 if the Itasca has a 15.7K, 16K, or 18K GVWR or part # RM-1139-149 if it has a 22K, 24K, or 26K GVWR. The Steering Stabilizer # RM-RBK22-RSSA will work perfectly regardless of the RV's loaded weight.