Steering Stabilizer For 2023 Thor Luminate on Ford F-53 Chassis

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Hey there, Driving our new 2023 Thor Luminate feels very loose and perhaps in the need of a steering stabilizer. Any suggestions on what might fit and work well?

asked by: Wes B

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Expert Reply:

Smart idea to go with a steering stabilizer for your 2023 Thor Luminate to help firm up the steering, and for your motorhome on the Ford F-53 chassis and a 22,000 lb GVWR the correct fit is the following:

- Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer # RM82RR

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The quickest way to solve this issue would be to simply loosen the u-bolts that hole the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer #RM82RR to the tie-rod of your motorhome and let the bracket move to a natural position so that it's not pulling…

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Answer 2

There are 2 sets of instructions for the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets #RM82RR. One for the steering stabilizer and one for the custom brackets. The instructions for the stabilizer is just a page with some information…

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Answer 3

Somewhat, though axle stabilizers are really not something used much anymore; for example, there are none that fit your 2022 Georgetown GT5 34M on the Ford F-53 chassis. Axle stabilizers help (somewhat) with keeping side-to-side movement at bay, but…

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Answer 4

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

There is a suspension enhancement option for your 2021 Entegra Vision XL built on a Ford F-53 chassis, but I verified with the manufacturer that the steering stabilizer only fits if you have at least a 24,000 lb GVWR. You're not out of luck…

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Answer 8

In regards to the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer part #RM47MR, the stabilizer installs on the front of the steering arm pointed down. I have attached a photo of this below. If this wasn't what you were looking for, please just let me…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

I found the online version of the install instructions for the Exact Center stabilizers like the #RM47MR. What's fun is that just when you think you have found the correct step to address your problem it tells you to continue to the next step.…

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Answer 11

Hey Ron, thanks for reaching out! We have two different steering stabilizers for your motorhome on a 2018 Ford F-53 chassis; the Roadmaster Reflex and the Roadmaster Exact Center. The Exact Center was supposed to be an upgrade to the Reflex but after…

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