Anti-Sway Bars and Steering Stabilizer for a Motorhome Built on a 1997 Ford F-53 Chassis

Updated 06/01/2018 | Published 05/31/2018

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Question:

what would you recommend for wandering front end a steering stabilizer or a trac rod and for the rear to reduce sway ?

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

If you are having a hard time keep the steering wheel centered while driving the RV then a steering stabilizer is the way to go. If the RV is getting pushed around by wind then an anti-sway bar would be the way to go. If you want the driving experience to be as rock solid as possible then a front and rear anti-sway bar and steering stabilizer is the way to go!

For the 1997 Ford F-53 chassis you can add a steering stabilizer but only if it has the V8 motor. It is # RM-RBK4-RSSA. You can also add a track bar, # RM-TRACF53, for even more stability, but again it only fits the V8 models.

There isn't a front anti-sway bar that will fit but there are rear options. You can use # RM-1139-143 for coaches that are less than 34 feet long or # 1139-144 for coaches 34 feet long or longer. For either of these bars check to ensure there is enough factory u-bolt available to accommodate the factory nut, washer and 1/2" plate. If the u-bolts are not long enough, the # RM-590050-00 u-bolt replacement kit is needed; sold separately.

expert reply by: Michael H