Recommended Ant-Sway Devices for a 2018 Winnebago Vista 27PE on a 2017 Ford F-53 Chassis 18,000 GVWR

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We have a 2018 Winnebago Vista 27PE. It is built on a 2017 Ford F53 The GVWR is 18,000 lbs. The GVWR front is 7,00 lbs. and the rear is 12,000 lbs. We want, like so many others, to be able to enjoy the ride. Which RoadMaster anti-sway bars would be recommended for this rig.

asked by: John B

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What I recommend using to help stabilize your 2018 Winnebago Vista 27PE on a 2017 Ford F-53 Chassis with a GVWR of 18,000 lbs is the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-146 along with the Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-148, and the Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer # RM-RBK22-RSSA. To ensure that the rear anti-sway stabilizer fits properly you will want to make sure that the shock mounts are parallel to the ground and have two holes.

I have also attached some sample installation videos that you can use for a reference.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The torque spec for the rear U bolts on your 2019 F53 motorhome are dependent on the size. If you have 3/4 x 16 u bolts (and used a 1 1/8" socket to remove the nuts) then they torque to 250 lb-ft. If the u bolts are 7/8 x 14 (and you used a 1…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Hey Scott, so we do have the SumoSpring Solo kit part #SSR-130-54 that is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Ford motorhome built on an E-450 chassis.

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Answer 5

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If the U-bolts are 9/16 inch diameter, the torque specs should be between 65 to 95 foot lbs. If the U-bolts are 3/8 inch diameter, the torque should be between 30 and 50 foot lbs.

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

You are certainly not alone in looking for a way to reduce the amount of sway and body roll when driving a motor home but there are great solutions to remedy those white-knuckle moments when going side-by-side with a semi or meeting crosswinds. The…

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Answer 9

The biggest improvement you can make in handling and stability for motorhomes built on a 2017 Ford F-53 chassis is with a rear sway bar like the part #RM-1139-146 which is correct for your motorhome and your 18k GVWR. Next up you'd want to…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

You are definitely on the right track for helping to make your ride more comfortable when traveling in your 2018 Thor Windsport 29M. The first things we recommend to upgrade are the steering stabilizer, which you've already done with part…

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