How To Reduce Body Roll On A 2017 Winnebago Vista Motor Home

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I have a 2017 Winnebago Vista that is gas powered . I would like to improve the rock from side to side while driving so thinking sway bars perhaps? Any suggestions and or part numbers and opinions?

asked by: Francis L

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If your 2017 Winnebago Vista has a 16000 lb to 18000 lb gross vehicle weight rating you will want to go with Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar Item # RM-1139-148 and Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar Item # RM-1139-146. These 1-3/4" bars are a 4140 chromoly steel which are not only bigger than your factory bars but also much stiffer and better quality steel. Adding these on is going to help reduce the body roll you typically feel. Both come with everything needed to get them installed.

expert reply by: Shane H

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We have the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar, #RM25VR for the 2021 Ford F-53 chassis but for the front of this chassis an anti-sway bar not available. For front suspension enhancement on this chassis, I suggest the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper…

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Your 2011 Winniebago Vista 26P is built on a Ford F-53 chassis which unfortunately has a reputation as not being the most pleasant to drive. Since you already have a rear sway bar the next you will want to replace the front sway bar. For that you…

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Roadmasters priority when it comes to their sway bars is top notch quality and the easiest install for the customer. This typically cuts the install time down enough that you end up saving money if you pay to have the bars installed or decide to do…

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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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The Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets #RM47MR typically comes centered and you would only need to make adjustments after installation and testing to see if it continues to pull. If you adjusted it all the way out to where…

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The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes #RM-1139-143 can use your factory u-bolts if they are long enough. If they are not, then Roadmaster recommends using the 7/8 inch diameter u-bolts that are longer (most likely the larger diameter due…

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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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Hey David, actually what is going to make the biggest improvement in handling and stability for your 2011 Itasca is an upgraded rear sway bar with the part #RM-1139-175. I know that's not what you asked about but for motorhomes where most of the…

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When installing the Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar and TruTrac Rod Kit #RM-1259-106 you will want those brackets sit flush; you can enlarge the hole or drill a new one so that you can get the bracket sitting flush to the rail. My contact over at…

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We do - for your 2023 Ford F-350 you'll want the TorkLift StableLoad Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnect #TL89CR.

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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…

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