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  • Best Rear Anti-Sway Bar For 2016 Thor Axis Motorhome on E350 Chassis
  • Hey there Rick; easily the best rear anti-sway bar for your 2016 Thor Axis motorhome on an E350 chassis is from Roadmaster, and is the following part number: - Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM83ZR The # RM83ZR is the best for your Thor because it is the thickest sway bar you can get at 1-5/8" diameter. That's really important because the thicker the sway bar the higher the roll stiffness, and that stiffness is what ensures sway prevention. Even a small increase in the diameter of the...
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  • Is Rear Anti-Sway Bar Best Upgrade For 2012 Ford E450 Motorhome
  • Hey there Jeff; a rear anti-sway bar is definitely the best upgrade for your motorhome because because it acts as a brace between the frame of your motorhome, and is constructed with higher-strength, thicker steel than OEM sway bars. This gives it much higher roll stiffness to combat sway - the higher the roll stiffness the better sway control. The correct anti-sway bar for your 2012 Ford E450 motorhome is from Hellwig: - Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar # HE78RR
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  • Best Way to Upgrade Suspension of 2019 Forest River Georgetown 36B5 Motorhome
  • Hi there Mahana and congrats on your new motorhome! Big Class A rigs like the 2019 Forest River Georgetown 36B5 can be a chore to drive, so it's smart to upgrade the suspension. The best way to do so is to add an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar because it acts as a brace between the frame of your motorhome, and is constructed with higher-strength, thicker steel than OEM sway bars. This means it has much higher roll stiffness to combat sway - the higher the roll stiffness the better sway...
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  • Comparing Roadmaster And Hellwig Anti-Sway Bars For A 2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500
  • Hey Rob, The Hellwig Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar # HE92RR installs with the end links behind the axle with a mounting bracket right by the spare tire. The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1129-130 installs with the end links in front of the axle. I personally wouldn't want anything else in the way near the spare tire and with the # RM-1129-130 being slightly thicker I'd have to recommend Roadmaster for your Ram. The SuperSprings SuperSway Stops # SS75GR are a fit for your Ram as well...
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  • Anti-Sway Bars For a 2023 Tiffin Wayfarer 25RW on 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 Chassis
  • Based on the information I could find on your 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 3500 cab and chassis it appears to come with a 1-1/2" rear sway bar. The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM43VR you found is designed to replace the factory bar but is a stronger steel than the factory unit so it will not flex as much. We do have the Auxiliary Sway Bar # RM-1209-131 which will mount in addition to the factory sway bar and can also be used with Bar # RM43VR above to give you the best reduction in sway.
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  • Recommended Anti-Sway Bar, Steering Stabilizer, and Air Bags for 2018 Thor ACE 30.3
  • You're already on the right track with everything you looked at. Your 2018 Thor ACE 30.3 has a GVWR of 18,000 lbs so I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets for Class A Motorhomes # RM33RR -Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar - 1-1/2" Diameter # RM-1139-146 -Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar - 1-3/4" Diameter # RM-1139-148 If you want to add air bags you can using the # AL88240 for the front and # AL57344 for the rear. However, I recommend using...
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  • SumoSprings and Sway Bar For a Thor Compass On 2018 Ford Transit 350HD Chassis
  • Yes, I always prefer to also install the Front # CSS-1195F with the Rear # SSR-121-54 SumoSprings on your Thor Compass with the 2018 Ford Transit 350 HD chassis. The combination will greatly improve your ride quality and reduce the amount of sag the chassis will have due to the additional weight. We do offer the Hellwig Adjustable Rear Anti-Sway Bar # HE44YR for your Transit chassis. This is the only currently available sway bar I can find. The 1-3/8" chromoly steel bar is going to be...
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  • Recommended Anti Sway Bar for a 1997 Fleetwood Discovery Motorhome
  • Hey Mike, it looks like there actually aren't any steering stabilizers for your 1997 Fleetwood Discovery MH, so the Roadmaster # RM-RBK8-RSSA is not going to work. The only thing sway control wise that is offered is the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1209-105. This is going to be mounted to the rear axle and frame to help mitigate side-to-side movement, which ultimately will improve the overall stability of your vehicle.
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  • Suspension Enhancement for 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 With Cirrus 620 Truck Camper
  • For extra support with your Cirrus 620 Truck Camper I recommend the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System # T53MR. These have 8,600 lbs of load-leveling capacity and are specifically designed for constant loads like your truck bed camper or salt spreaders. They are going to add the extra support you're looking for while helping to reduce sag and increasing your overall stability. Keep in mind, these do not increase the actual capacity of your 2024 Silverado. In addition to your traditional...
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  • Front And Rear Sway Bar For A 2016 Coachmen Leprechaun 319DS
  • We have just what you need! Roadmaster makes front and rear sway bars as well as a great steering stabilizer for your 2016 Coachmen Leprechaun 319DS. You will need the following: Front Sway Bar - # RM-1139-176 Rear Sway Bar- # RM-1139-147 Steering Stabilizer # RM47MR The front sway bar will require some drilling, but the rear sway bar and steering stabilizer will be no-drill. These will be a very nice upgrade from the stock sway bar. You will see a noticeable difference in handling and...
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  • Can 2021 Hyundai Palisade use Weight Distribution System
  • Hey Kent, so we do have hitches that fit your 2021 Hyundai Palisade which were rated for use with weight distribution systems like with our part # e95ZR. Your frame design will be totally fine. For the weight of your trailer the Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution system part # RP45FR would be a really awesome solution. It has the best sway control at preventing sway before it starts.
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  • Steering Stabilizer and Sway Bar Recommendation for 2008 Jeep Wrangler X
  • Hey Jim, so for a steering stabilizer the best option is the Roadmaster Exact Center part # RM84RR and then for an upgraded rear sway bar you'd want the Hellwig part # HE53FR and if you were also looking for a front part # HE85GR. Your handling and stability will be considerable improved with all of these parts installed!
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  • Can Blue Ox SwayPro 3-Dot Bars Safely Handle Trailer with 7,780 lb GVWR
  • The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # BXW0750 3-Dot system is rated for a max GVWR of 7,500 lbs. Since the GVWR of your trailer is over that I recommend upgrading your bars with part # BXW4007 since you already have a whole system. This upgrades your system to the part # BXW1000 which has a tongue weight range of 750 lbs - 1,000 lbs and a max GVWR rating of 10,000 lbs
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  • Is a Weight Distribution Hitch System Required When Towing a Airstream Trailer Weighing 4,300LBS?
  • A weight distribution hitch is not required for towing any trailer but they do make it safer. I personally have never liked the round bar style hitches like Husky makes and always recommend units like the Fastway e2 # FA92-00-0800 since it uses a straight bar. These do not hang down a low as the round bar systems so they will not drag going over speed bumps or when you hit pot holes. As long as you are staying within your towing capabilities and your Tacoma is not overly sagging from...
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  • Recommended Suspension Enhancement For a 2018 Forest River Forester On Ford E-450 Chassis
  • It is best to start with upgrading to the Roadmaster Front # RM-1139-176 and Rear # RM-1139-147 sway bars first. This will help to greatly reduce the amount of sway you feel. The Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer # RM47MR will help reduce the amount of steering sway you feel from winds and groves in the roadways. And finally I always like using the SumoSprings Front # SSF-106-47 and Rear # SSR-106-47-1 to help support the factory suspension since you have all the additional weight...
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  • Sway Control Bracket For A 2-1/2" Hitch And Other Potential Sway Control Options
  • Hey Jason, so unfortunately we do not carry a sway control bracket that is made for a 2-1/2" hitch. For that the only option would be to use a Weld-On Sway Control Tab # C45822 and have one attached to your current ball mount. I wanted to add that generally for larger trucks with 2-1/2" hitches we would recommend using a weight distribution hitch to help control and eliminate sway. The friction sway bars can work well, but they do become less effective on larger heavier trailers. I am...
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  • Thoughts On Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch For a 2,300LB Travel Trailer
  • I am going to recommend using the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0600 for towing your 2,300lb travel trailer. This is a reliable system that has stood the test of time and works with trailers up to 6,000lbs with 250-600lbs of tongue weight. The Andersen makes some interesting claims with their system being revolutionary and eliminating sway but I have personally replaced their systems with ones like the Fastway above because they experienced sway. The Fastway has an actual sway...
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  • 2023 Toyota Sienna Trailer Sway Control Options
  • Hey Josh, thanks for reaching out! For just adding sway control to your 2023 Toyota Sienna towing setup I recommend one of the following: - Curt Friction Sway Control # 17200 and Sway-Control Bracket # RP26005 or - Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control # C94VV The friction sway control is taking the more traditional approach and you'll need to install one bracket to your trailer frame and then the other on that sway-control bracket. The True Course will plug into...
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  • Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2021 Dutchman Coleman Lantern LT 17B
  • Hey Christopher, the best option would be the Strait Line part # RP66084 which has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs and features the best sway control that fights to prevent sway before it starts.
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  • How to Determine Tongue Weight for Motorhome Towing Trailer
  • Tongue weight is going to be the loaded tongue weight of your trailer plus the weight of any cargo stored behind your rear axle. You don't want to get caught up in changes to the weight on your axles with the trailer attached. Once you find this you will be able to select the correct weight distribution hitch. Also, you need to make sure that the hitch on your motorhome is rated for use with a weight distribution system. For a quality WDH that is widely considered the best I recommend...
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