Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar

I recently purchased a 2011 Itasca Cambria 28 with only 10,500 miles. Our first trip made it clear that I needed to stiffen the chassis. Unfortunately Roadmaster Anti-sway bars are backordered, and though you should put those on first, I just installed the Steering Dampener. Easy installation though you need to be careful about seating the bushings. The videos are much better than the printed instructions. Already see a big difference in how much tighter the steering is. Can't wait for the bars to arrive. Disappointed to have to wait 4 weeks. 922382

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by: JD01/04/2021

This product has performed exceptionally. We experienced extreme winds without significant lane-changing effects on Wyoming highways and very little side to side drift when passed by large trucks. I installed the front sway bar without too much effort but the rear bar was a bit more difficult to install so I had a local Mechanic do the work. I’m very pleased with my purchase. 933505

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Product arrived quickly as usual with etrailer. The etrailer video was more handy than the accompanying instructions from Roadmaster. etrailer provided videos for both the early E450 and the later chassis installations. While essentially the same, there was a small difference of enlarging an existing hole on the early frame in my case a 2006 and having to measure to locate the hole on the later. It would be nice if Roadmaster included a parts diagram to help with assembly instead of small not clear pictures. I thought the parts package was short two half inch washers, I supplied them from my stock. The fittings on the Roadmaster bar are much heavier than the stock components. Installation is on a 2007 Coach House, motorhome. Took it for a test drive, big difference in handling. 460014

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by: Frank12/10/2019

Sway bars on my Thor Axis 24.1 made it handle better. We tow a 20 foot race car trailer. Very stable. Connecticut to Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin - 19 hours. 730506

Good product - improved stability for regular driving and in winds too.

Frank A - 12/11/2020

the anti sway bar won't be installed until Wednesday. Hopefully it will reduce the swaying back & forth when a semi passes me. 1143341

by: David08/06/2021

This sway bar has made the handling of my motorhome in the wind a much more enjoyable drive. Thank you 1116177

by: Randle04/11/2020

Product works as advertised. Virtually eliminated sway. Driving the RV is now a pleasure. etrailer always delivers and has knowledgeable people ready to help with advice . 777417

After a year seems like longer I am still delighted with the improvement the bars made on the handling of the motor home. If in doubt spend the money. I don’t think you will regret it.

Randle - 04/12/2021

Awesome product and easy to install. I am strongly recommending this product for all Ford E450 chassis. Will reduce body movement side to side and too reduce your “ White Knuckle Factor”. 1109825

by: lowjax02/07/2021

Bottom line - Yes its worth it. Installed on 2018 THOR/Axis 25.5 Night and Day driving. Local shop in Maryland installed for me. (I had already packed my tools/jacks for moving south). Their mechanic was impressed with the size over the OEM. On a related note, got the rear set up as well and running Sumo Springs. 953075

by: David06/01/2021

It increased the stability of the coach a good amount I am surprised that the manufacturer doesn't do the install of this product from the factory. I am a 70 + male I found it easy to install. the instructions were very good. thank you for very good product. 1052622

by: Robert02/02/2021

This installation made all the difference in the world. My Class C no longer requires continual course corrections while turning at speed due to body sway. My rig tracks truly through turns with much less driver input. The installer was skeptical that an aftermarket purchase would improve on original equipment, but the improvement in handling has been truly remarkable. 950817

Answered all of my questions and offered great alternatives. 1077932

by: Erick09/11/2021

This is by far the best mod I’ve made . It’s still an rv . But we’ll worth every Penny 1153896

The ordering process was absent (that I could locate on the website) a contact telephone number so I was unable to ask any questions prior to ordering, A telephone number was provided after I placed the order on the ordering confirmation. The speed with which the order was activated, processed, shipped and received was more than satisfactory. I had ordered for a Ford E-350 cutaway/class C motorhome but when the order arrived the reference and instructions were identified as a sway bar for a Ford E-450. I tried to call etrailer to confirm the E-450 bar would fit my E-350 but after what I thought was an excessive hold time I hung up and called the manufacture. Roadmaster did confirm the E-450 would in fact fit the E-350. Both companies stated a "guaranteed fit" and a reasonable installation time based on, and considering relocation of the front mounting points (cannot use the original factory sway bar mounting points) and drilling new holes in the frame of the vehicle. If the new sway bar front legs were 3 1/2 inches longer then the factory mounting points could have been used and installation would have taken no more than an hour, and have made the "guaranteed to fit" a reality brag. And, in fairness there was small print reference to possible after market changes to a vehicle that might impact the new installation points. Well, after the purchase of a $100.00 metal cutting saw and over six and a half hours later, during which time I removed and relocated after market structure from my 2018 Thor 24F Class C motorhome, the "guaranteed fit" became reality. My ability to weld was also a benefit during installation. I guess the theory behind the "guaranteed fit" is if you modify your vehicle enough the sway bar will fit! Even though the installation videos did not cover any possible mounting issues or installation options, still they were very helpful in making sure my new sway bar was installed properly. After installation I noticed that the Ford V10 drive shaft does not run down the center of the vehicle which causes the bell housing to be off center. As a result of this position the sway bar/bell housing clearance on the passenger side right behind the rear axle in one spot is barely over a quarter inch. I called etrailer and was told, "I don't know about your clearance issue, but that is the correct sway bar for your vehicle". I guess that means I haven no problem to worry about or I have a time bomb back there while I am driving. Don't take it that the person I spoke with was not polite or trying to help me, he just didn't know or relieve my concerns. (Should he?) In summary, etrailer provided a very competitive price, handled my order quickly and kept me posted on shipping progress and to this point I believe provided me the correct part (as listed by Roadmaster) and provided a telephone number (after the purchase) that I could use to check on my order. All this adds up to four and a half stars in my book. But, what pulls my rating of etrailer lower is the lack of product measurements that would have permitted me to check for potential installation issues and a companion statement in bold print that any after market additions or modifications to the factory frame could require restructuring before the sway bar can be installed. If I had paid shop rate to have this bar installed my installation bill could have been over $600.00 or a shop may have refused the job because of liability concerns if they modify the motorhome frame structure, Ether way, this could have been more than a major disappointment. Since I have to share my feelings about the product installation with Roadmaster, I can't in fairness tag etrailer the total responsibility. I would like to rate the experience lower but I feel etrailer provided services that would be considered normal under most circumstances. 865910

by: Dale06/30/2020

I worked with the E trailer staff for recommendations for my 2017 E450 motorhome. I was having Sway issues and wind issues with semi trucks inside wind. They recommended a front and rear sway bar, a reflex steering stabilizer shock and the sumo springs helpers for the rear axle. I installed all four items at the same time and all my issues were solved. The coach drives very stable and the Rear of the motorhome does not Sage either. They were great help! 825099

Installed the RM-1139-147 Rear Sway Bar, RM-1139-176 Front Sway Bar and RM-RBK24-RSSC Reflex Steering Stabilizer for Class C Motorhomes. All three were easy after viewing the etrailer videos to install on a 2019 Ford E450 cutaway. Went test drive, on a windy day. Didn't feel like I had to fight the steering wheel to stay on course. Thank you. 846121

Great products, etrailer was great to work with. I ordered Roadmaster front and rear anti sway bars and the Roadmaster Reflex steering stabilizer rm-rbk24-rssc for my 2017 Forester River RV. etrailer shipped the same day that I placed my order. I was able to install all three parts myself. Their YouTube videos were extremely helpful. It's amazing the difference in the driving and handling. I highly recommend etrailer and roadmaster products. 744901

by: Doug H05/25/2019

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Excellent product. Installed on my 2015 Itasca Cambria 30J E450. It was not to difficult if you have some mechanical skills and tools. I installed Roadmaster swaybars on the front and rear. Made a big difference. 646756

Very happy with Roadmaster sway bar upgrades.

Douglas H - 05/26/2020

I ordered both the Front and Rear anti-sway bar upgrade kits. The install on my 2016 E450 was quite simple, and accomplished easily in my driveway. The kit for the front was a simple remove and replace the OEM bar. The rear kit required drilling two holes to accomodate new mounting points. Other than that, it was also simply a matter of removing a few bolts, and replacing the factory bar. Some minor nits associated with the kits. The washers included in the kit for the rear didn't fit the bolts, also included in the kit. And, the instructions for the front kit didn't include torque specs for the bolts. A quick trip to the local hardware store, and a call to Roadmaster tech support solved the respective problems. Oddly, the Roadmaster tech guy read me THEIR instruction over the phone, and they DID include the necessary specs. I've intalled these kits on two different motor homes now. They work GREAT, and I highly recommend them if you're towing and it feels like the vehicle has a bit more roll than you like. HOWEVER, I would note that the difficulty of installation can vary widely. If you're planning to install yourself, I highly recommend downloading the instructions in advance, and crawling under your vehicle to check on accessibility. For the E450 kit, you'll have to be able to get under there with a drill, and not drill through any cables/lines that may run along the frame rails. You'll also have to be able to get a (typically somewhat large) torque wrench up in there. My experience suggests this can be nearly impossible on some vehicles without access to a grease pit or lift. Good luck! 302774

Put the Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar (RM-1139-176) and Rear Anti-Sway Bar (RM-1139-147) on my 2018 Class C motorhome and noticed 1000% improvement in the driving and handling. Drove it from Texas to California and back. It handled like a sports car compared to before. My Son and I did the work ourselves. The instructions that came with the parts were helpful and easy to follow. I suggest watching the installation videos before starting the install. 599483

Two reviews - 1 for the product. 1 for etrailer. Product: Prior to purchasing this rear sway bar, the corresponding front sway bar, and the reflex steering stabilizer, driving our Thor FE30 was frequently a white knuckle experience. Our journey has frequently taken us on I-40 and I-10. Both roads are subject to high cross winds. Additionally, there is heavy semi-truck traffic on these Interstates. Our RV was difficult to control in both of these situations. Frequently we were pushed outside of our lane. The installation was super easy on all of the components thanks to the etrailer videos. I was concerned about my drill being able to fit into the tight space to drill the holes necessary for the rear sway bar. I bought stubby drill bits and that worked perfectly. I did not even need to lift the RV off the ground for any of the components. So far I have taken the RV on I35 twice. It was quite windy both times. It was like driving a completely different RV. No wandering out of the lane. The steering felt much more in control. etrailer: This is the second purchase that I have made from etrailer. Both experiences have been fantastic. Both times I contacted eTrailer to make sure that I was getting the correct parts and all of the necessary components. Christina J helped me with the suspension and did a great job. The product reviews and installation videos are fantastic. I will continue to be an etrailer customer/fan. 475336

by: Charlie02/08/2020

Really firmed up the suspension. Steering is definitely improved and 18 wheelers no longer blow me off the road when they pass. The combination of the thicker anti-sway bars and the steering stabilizer provided a 1000% improvement in the travel experience for our motorhome. 749379

Road master RM-1139-176 and road master RM-1139-147 front and rear sway bars for 2017 Ford econoline 450 - on 26xd Jayco Redhawk. Bought this Class C motorhome brand new. When I test drove it I knew I would have to replace the factory bars. They were way undersized. It was actually dangerous to drive and when we hooked up our flat tow it was really bad. When I installed the road master sway bars front and back it was really unbelievable at the difference it made. It actually made driving this class c enjoyable. Very stable. The bad sway is gone. Pulling my tow is now safe to do. These bars are expensive but I felt if it would help my swaying problem it would be worth it. My dealings with etrailer has been very positive and the videos they produce for installation is spot on. I highly recommend these sway bars. Also it took me working alone in my driveway about 3 hours to install the front and back bars. 464338

Intalled rear anti-sway bar on 2016 E-450 Thor Class C Outlaw. The bar arrive promptly with great service from etrailer. There was a huge physical difference in the new bar compare to the old factory one. I installed new bar by myself in the driveway. It took several hours to install due to needing assistance holding and lining it up. Also there was a struggle getting underneath the RV. Measuring and drilling the 1/2 holes in the frame took awhile. Be careful of brake lines and electrical on drivers side while drilling. Took vehicle on 10 mile ride did feel differance in handling. 739452

What a pleasure it has been ordering with Joshua at etrailer. They took ownership of a shipping error and corrected it, reshipping the correct item immediately. I will go first to etrailer for all my RV needs. Thanks 918315