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  • Availability Of Class IV or V Trailer Hitch Receiver For RV Built On 2015 Ford F-53 Chassis
  • I have an option that may work for you, but there are not any trailer hitch receivers that are a custom fit for your RV built on a 2015 Ford F-53 chassis. Since you mentioned wanting a Class IV or V receiver you would need to add a universal hitch like the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2" # 41990-07 that has 7" tall mounting brackets or the # 41990-16 that has 16" mounting brackets and have it welded to the frame of your RV. Both of these...
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  • Recommended Rear Anti-Sway Bar for 2018 Fleetwood Bounder on F-53 Chassis
  • The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-149 referenced in your question is exactly what you need for your Ford F-53 chassis that features the V10 engine and 22,000 pound GVWR. This will do a great job of minimizing sway and driver fatigue by improving the stability and driveability of your RV. It will simply mount to the rear axle and to the frame to balance weight transfer and reduce body roll. No drilling will be required during installation. As you mentioned, you may need to add...
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  • Brake Controller and Install Harness Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-53 Chassis Motorhome
  • The Ford F-53 chassis uses brake controller wiring harness # 3035-P to install a brake controller like the P3 part # 90195. I attached a picture that will show you where to find this connector under the dash of your RV as well. The P3 is the best controller you can get and will be the last one you ever buy too. It works by sensing how much braking power your vehicle is applying and putting a proportional amount of braking power back to the trailer's brakes.
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  • SumoSprings Recommendation for 2018 Coachmen Mirada on Ford F-53 Chassis
  • Your 2018 Coachmen Mirada is built on the very popular Ford F-53 chassis and has a GVWR of 22k so the correct front and rear SumoSprings kits are part # SSF-170-40-2 for the front axle and # SSR-180-54-1 for the rear.
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  • Front and Rear SumoSprings for 2014 Thor Hurricane
  • The front SumoSprings you will need are # SSF-170-40-2 and the rear kit is # SSR-187-54-1. If you find that the rear of the vehicle is still swaying, I recommend installing the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-145. This make your rig more stable when traveling down the road.
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  • Complete Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes Set Up With Tandem 3,500 lb Timbren Axle-Less Suspension
  • We do have all the parts you need for a total conversion to a disc brake electric over hydraulic braking system to go with the Timbren axle-less suspension system. This will include stainless steel brakes and wheel lug nuts, as well as all of the hoses. The hubs will have six lugs so the wheels will need to have a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern, and I will offer my recommendation for those wheels and tires. Here is the list you were wanting with all the needed parts for a new set up: - Timbren...
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  • Are There Air Bags for a 2000 Thor Four Winds Hurricane
  • I do have an option for you but there are no air bags that will fit a 2000 Thor Four Winds Hurricane. The best and most popular option we offer for additional support would be SumoSprings, the SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs which are based on GVWR. I have attached a list of options below. The part # SSR-187-54-1 for example is for models between 20,000 and 22,000 lbs.
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  • Sway Bar and SumoSpring Kit Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-53 Thor Outlaw
  • For your 2016 Thor Outlaw 37LS that has a 26,000 lb GVWR the only solutions we have would be a front sway bar part # RM-1139-148 and for the rear bar a new bushing kit with part # RM-4139-300. Everything else we don't have options for since they exclude the Thor Outlaw models. For rear suspension enhancement though we have the SumoSprings kit part # SSR-187-54-1 which would be a really great option to improve handling and stability. With all three of these installed you would see a big...
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  • Suspension Upgrades For 2019 Forest River FR3 33DS on F53/F550 Chassis
  • For your steering stabilizer you should use the Roadmaster # RM-RBK22-RSSA stabilizer kit with mounting brackets. This stabilizer uses a tempered steel spring to keep the steering in line. When compressed, it will extend back to neutral, and when extended it will retract back to neutral. This reduces road fatigue by making it easier to steer. It helps with crosswinds, uneven pavement, rut tracking, road edging, or even a tire blowout so you can easily maintain control. For the rear Anti-Sway...
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  • Rear Sway Bar Recommendation for 1994 Motorhome on Ford F-53 Chassis
  • To improve the handling of your 1994 Ford F-53 motorhome the biggest improvement you can make is with a rear sway bar like the Roadmaster part # RM-1139-143 which is a custom fit for your motorhome. We do not have any front sway bars or lift kits that fit your motorhome but the rear bar will make a huge improvement in handling.
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  • Roadmaster Sway Bar RM-1139-149 vs RM-1139-146 for 2018 Thor ACE 27.2 with 16k GVWR
  • The Roadmaster Sway Bar # RM-1139-149 will fit your 2018 Thor Ace with a 16k GVWR but since it has a thicker diameter at 1-5/8 inches it would give you a stiffer and harsher ride quality than the recommended one for your GVWR part # RM-1139-146 so that would be what I would rather recommend for you.
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  • Sway Bar and Steering Stabilizer Recommendation for 2017 Thor Ace 30.2 F-53 Chassis
  • 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...
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  • Recommended Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer 2019 Ford F-53
  • The correct steering stabilizer for the 2019 Ford F-53 Chassis with an 18,000 GVWR is the Roadmaster Exact Center # RM33RR.
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  • Parts Needed to Install 7-Way and Brake Controller in 2011 Hurricane Motorhome on F-53 Chassis
  • Since your 2011 Ford F-53 motorhome has a factory 4-way the best and easiest way to go about installing a brake controller is going to be with the part # ETBC7L as it comes with everything needed to adapt the 4-way to a 7-way and wire in a brake controller. You will need to wire in an included relay but you would not need to also add relays to the motorhome wiring like you mentioned. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195 if you haven't picked...
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  • Front Sway Bar that Fits 2021 Thor Outlaw Ford F-53 26k GVWR
  • We have a front sway bar that fits your 2021 Thor Outlaw F-53 with a 26k GVWR with the part # RM-1139-148 but none of our rear sway bars fit the Thor Outlaw models like you have.
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  • Recommended Hand Rail For 2017 Triffin Motorhome Steps
  • For your 2017 Triffin Motorhome with two retractable steps, I recommend the Lend-a-Hand Folding Grab Handle for RVs - White Rail with Black Foam Grip - Aluminum # AM-200 or the Stromberg Carlson Folding Handrail for RVs - Stainless Steel - 38" Tall - 200 lbs # AC-530 which will give you support at a lower level as well. These hand rails bolt on to the wall stud of your coach and includes the hardware. I recommend the Foam Grip Wrap for Lend-a-Hand Grab Handles for RVs # FP-1002-R to...
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  • Plug-In Adapter and Brake Controller Port Location on 2018 Ford F-53
  • The Plug-In Adapter # 3035-P you referenced is indeed the correct harness to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 on your RV that's built on the 2018 Ford F-53 chassis. This factory port on the F-53 is located on the left hand side of the steering column support near the emergency brake pedal. I have attached an image to assist.
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  • Mirada Coachmen 32 inch TV and Swivel Mount
  • We have the Jensen 32 inch TV part # JEN96VR like you are wanting and then for a swivel mount the part # MR73ZR would work great.
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  • Roadmaster Sway Bar Fit for Front and Rear of 2016 Bounder 33c Class A Motorhome on a F53 Chassis
  • For your 2016 Bounder 33c Class A Motorhome on a F53 Chassis, I'd be happy to help you with the proper fit Roadmaster Sway Bars for the front and rear. For the rear, the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar for Motor Homes, # 1139-144, is the proper fit for your coach. This kit is designed to improve the handling characteristics by reducing body roll and balancing weight transfer when cornering. It is designed to work in conjunction with your vehicle's suspension system. It is designed to...
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  • Sway Bars and Steering Stabilizer Recommendation for 2015 Fleetwood Storm
  • The biggest improvement you'll make the stability, handling and ride quality of your 2015 Fleetwood Storm with an 18,000 GVWR is with a rear sway bar part # RM-1139-146 which works with the stock sway bar to make a drastic improvement. For a bushing kit for your factory bar you'd want the part # RM-4139-300. Next biggest improvement you'll make is with a new front sway bar part # RM-1139-148 which replaces the factory front sway bar. Following that I would highly recommend a steering...
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