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  • Comparing Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bars for a 2005 Winnebago on Workhorse W24 Chassis
  • The only difference between Roadmaster front anti-sway bar # RM-1259-105 and # RM-1259-106 is that the latter, # RM-1259-106, also includes a Roadmaster TruTrac front axle track rod that keeps the front axle in line. It would be more stable than a new anti-sway bar alone. I have included a link to the instructions for both. As far as the front and rear anti-sway bars being different diameters, it will not be a factor since the front and rear axles are independent of each other. Also the...
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  • Track Bar vs Anti-Sway Bar For 2022 Thor Windsport 31C On F-53 Chassis
  • A track bar and anti-sway bar address different issues on a motorhome. Track bars keep your vehicle's axle in line and minimize axle side play. An anti-sway bar like the # RM25VR improves stability and balances weight transfer reducing body roll. For your 2022 Thor Windsport 31C on an F-53 chassis I recommend choosing the sway bar over a track bar. The # RM25VR is the correct choice since your GVWR is 22,000 lbs. Installation of this anti-sway bar will help reduce driver fatigue and improve...
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  • Should I Use Koni FSD Shocks or Roadmaster Anti-Sway Bars for 2021 Tiffin Allegro Red 33AA
  • The Koni FSD shocks look like excellent products but seem to be geared more towards increasing ride quality as opposed to drive quality like what we see with the Roadmaster Anti-Sway bars. Because of this I recommend using the Roadmaster system. Your 2021 Tiffin Allegro Red 33AA will have factory bars but these are typically smaller and ineffective. For your application I recommend the following: Front Anti-Sway Bar - # RM-1209-139 Rear Anti-Sway Bar - # RM-1209-140 Attached are some...
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  • Comparing a Sway Bar, Anti-Sway Bar, and TruCenter Steering Stabilizer
  • A sway bar (usually the name you know from passenger vehicles) is an anti-sway bar like those in the link I have provided. Anti-sway bars work to reduce side to side movement of the vehicle, giving you more control. They also work to reduce roll when cornering for a better ride. The weight of the load will be more balanced across the length of the axle. And the ride will be more level. The TruCenter from Blue Ox, see link, is a steering stabilizer. This device attaches to your vehicles...
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  • Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar For a 2010 Ford E-350 Van
  • The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-198 is designed to specifically fit emergency vehicles that have chains mounted on the rear axle. The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-117 is designed to fit a 2010 Ford E-350 cutaway for a motor home. If your E-350 is the standard work style van you will need the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # 1139-178.
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  • Comparing Rear Anti-Sway Bar with Air Bag Kit for a 2018 Ram 1500
  • Installing the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1129-135 on your 2018 Ram 1500 will help with sway while an air bag kit like the Firestone # F2595 will not only help with that sway, but it will also help with rear sag. If you're leaning towards something that is maintenance free and helps with the sway then go with the anti-sway bar. For something that offers more control and will help with rear sag then definitely go with an air bag kit. Let me know what you're looking to get out of...
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  • Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar Options for 2013 Ford F-53 Chassis
  • Either will work for your 2013 Ford F-53 with a 22,000 GVWR. The Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar, # RM-1139-148 fits the 18,000, 20,500, your 22,000 GVWR F-53 as well as the 24,000 and 26,000 GVWR chassis. The Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar, # RM-1139-140 also fits your 22,000 GVWR F-53 but also fits the 15,700, 16,000, 18,000 and 20,500 GVWR chassis. I suggest selecting the item that best fits your budget. Your 22,000 GVWR F-53 chassis happens to crossover to each option.
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  • What is the Difference Between Roadmaster Anti-Sway Bar and Stock Bar on 2007 Chevy Tahoe
  • Roadmaster rear anti-sway bar # RM-1109-168 for the 2007 Chevy Tahoe is made of 1-1/8 inch diameter chromoly steel so it is larger and made of better materials than the stock bar. The larger and stronger the bar the more effective it is. The bar also comes with upgraded bushings made from polyurethane which is more durable than standard rubber bushings. This means the bushings will last longer and since they won't wear out as quickly as rubber the bar won't be able move which will prolong...
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  • Is the Roadmster Anti-Sway Bar for a 2008 Chevy Avalanche Better than the Factory Bar
  • The Roadmaster rear anti-sway bar, # RM-1109-168, would be an upgrade to the one that is on your 2008 Chevy Avalanche. It will only work on models that came with a factory sway bar and coilspring suspension. The bar also comes with different bushings constructed of Polyurethane which works better than traditional bushings. The steel used in the Roadmaster bar is also an upgrade from the standard steel used in factory bars. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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  • Comparison Between Roadmaster # RM-1139-140 and # RM-1139-148 Anti-Sway Bars
  • The Roadmaster # RM-1139-140 and # RM-1139-148 are both replacement anti-sway bars for a Ford F550 or F53 Class A motorhome chassis. Both bars are 1-3/4 inches in diameter. The # RM-1139-140 fits models with a GVWR of 22K-24K, and the # RM-1139-148 fits models with a GVWR of 24K-26K. The # RM-1139-140 is no longer available. You can see installation instructions by clicking the provided links.
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  • Comparing Rear Anti-Sway Bars for a 2018 Thor Hurricane
  • Rear anti-sway bar # RM-1139-145 will fit a 2018 Ford F-53 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 20,500 pounds. Rear anti-sway bar # RM-1139-146 will fit a 2018 Ford F-53 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 15,700 pounds, 16,000 pounds, or 18,000 pounds. It also only fits coaches that are less than 34 feet long and does not fit the Thor Outlaw. Since you have a gross weight rating of 22,000 pounds you would actually need # RM-1139-149. I have linked a video showing an...
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  • How To Determine When a Weight Distribution Hitch is Needed Versus a Anti-Sway Bar
  • Typically you would likely benefit from a weight distribution system if: •Your trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50 percent of your vehicle's weight (GVWR) •The rear of your tow vehicle sags when the trailer is hooked up •You experience trailer sway •Your tow vehicle's headlights point upward •You find it difficult to steer or stop your rig •You want to tow to the highest capacity allowed by your vehicle's trailer hitch Sounds like your setup won't be to heavy, but if you could provide...
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  • Timbren Rear Suspension System Used in Place of an Anti-Sway Bar on a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L
  • The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, # TGMRCK15S, will help stabilize the vehicle, absorb shock and help keep the vehicle level when pulling your 25 ft toy hauler, but should not be used to replace an anti-sway bar on your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L. The Timbren suspension enhancement system is designed to work with your vehicles current suspension system and should not be used to replace any component of your suspension system other than bump stops.
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  • Comparing RoadActive Suspension Kit and Sway Bar For 2006 Chevrolet Express Van
  • For your 2006 Chevrolet Express 12-Passenger Van I recommend the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS2611-V which gives you 2000lbs of load leveling support when you have the van full of cargo and passengers, but also eliminates axle wrap and does a great job of minimizing body roll and sway when you get a side wind. The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar and Axle Mounting Kit # RM-1109-150-00 would only help with sway while not changing the ride quality of the van,...
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  • Combining SafeTPlus with SumoSprings Suspension and Roadmaster AntiSway Bars on a 2020 Thor Ace 27.2
  • You can most definitely use SumoSprings front and rear suspension springs along with Roadmaster front and rear anti-sway bars. This isn't overkill, it's just wanting complete control of your motorhome! Here are the part numbers for the springs and bars that are confirmed to fit your chassis: - SumoSprings Front Springs: # SSF-170-40-2 - SumoSprings Rear Springs: # SSR-187-40-1 - Roadmaster Front Bar: # RM-1139-148 - Roadmaster Rear Bar: # RM-1139-145 If, in the end, you decide to...
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  • Adjustable Sway Bar Links and Heavy Duty Sway Bar For Fleetwood Excursion Motorhome
  • Would adjustable sway bar links work on your 2013 Fleetwood Excursion? Assuming that there is something like this out there that fits your stock sway bar- yes, they would work. But, if you haven't changed the ride height of your motorhome, I'm not really sure that you need adjustable sway bar links since they're typically only needed on vehicles that have been lifted. When you lift a vehicle it changes the steering geometry, and adjustable sway bar links allow you to not have to relocate...
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  • Comparing Rear Anti-Sway Bars for a 2017 Winnebago Vista 31BE
  • Roadmaster rear anti-sway bar # RM-1139-146 will fit models with a gross vehicle weight rating of 15,700, 16,000, or 18,000 lbs. It fits coaches which are less than 34 feet long. It does not fit the Thor Outlaw which isn't a factor since you have a Winnebago. Bar # RM-1139-145 fits models with a gross vehicle weight rating of 20,500 pounds but does not fit the Thor Outlaw. Also this model fits only if the shock mounts are parallel to the ground and have two holes. I checked with Winnebago...
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  • Roadmaster Anti-Sway Bars for a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Comparison
  • It sounds like you are asking about how the two sway bars line up for installation on a 2017 Winnebago View 24V with a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The important thing to consider is the vehicle style here. For a Class C motorhome style of the 3500 chassis (which the Winnebago would be), you will need the 1-1/2" diameter sway bar, which is part # RM-1209-131. This will require 4 holes to be drilled in order to mount two of the brackets. I've linked to a video installation...
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  • Why Do Some Weight Distribution Systems Allow Backing
  • The weight distribution systems that use a simple friction-bar for sway control, such as the Pro Series # PS49901, cannot be backed up until you either release the tension on that friction arm's hand control or simply disconnect it entirely. These simple friction devices can help with trailer sway because their friction works to stop the swaying motion of the trailer. Better weight distribution systems use other methods for sway control and sway prevention and these other systems (that...
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  • Comparing 5 Bike Trailer Hitch Mounted Bike Racks From Thule, Yakima, and Swagman
  • For a 5 bike, trailer hitch mounted bike rack, we have a few options. First is the Thule Apex XT, # TH9026XT, that you have referenced. This bike rack does tilt down away from the vehicle to allow you greater access to the rear of your Nissan Armada. With the rack fully tilted down, you should be able to open the rear hatch. This bike rack also features anti-sway cradles and a built-in anti-rattle device. My second option may be more ideal for you, the Swagman XP, # S64970. It is a single...
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