Best Suspension Enhancements for a 2018 Ford F-53 Chassis

Updated 05/18/2018 | Published 05/17/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar - 1-1/2" Diameter

(2493)

$1075.00

Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar - 1-3/4" Diameter

(2493)

$800.00

Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer with Mounting Brackets for Class A Motor Homes

(1092)

$624.95

Question:

Is the best order of improvements the same for the FR3 as the thor? Rear sway, front sway, then steering stabilizer to best handle heavy cross winds? Thank you

asked by: Fred

Expert Reply:

For your 2018 Forest River FR3 32DS on a Ford F-53 chassis, I recommend first adding a rear sway bar like the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes part # RM-1139-145. I would then recommend adding a steering stabilizer like the Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer with Mounting Brackets part # RM-RBK22-RSSA followed by a front sway bar like the Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes part # RM-1139-148.

A rear sway bar will almost always be the first upgrade you want to make to your motorhome's suspension whereas the steering stabilizer and front sway bar can be flipped. This has to do with the lack of support that most motorhome's come with in the rear from the factory. The combination of these three parts will be a night and day difference when it comes to controlling your motorhome on the roadways. You will see an improvement in handling, steering, and control.

I have attached an install video on each of these products for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L