Potential Steering Stabilizer Option For A 2004 National RV On A Freightliner XC Chassis

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Looking for a steering stabilizer for my 2004 National RV. It has a freightliner xc chassis. It seems 2004 and 2005 are missing in the year category. Is there a reason for this?

asked by: Scott

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Hey Scott, so our records show that sometime in 2003, Freightliner made design changes to their suspension which affected fitment of pretty much all of the Roadmaster sway bars and steering stabilizers. In our conversations with Roadmaster, the only potential option for a 2004 Freightliner is the # RM-RBK14-RSSA. There are a few requirements for fitment though. The RV must have air suspension, it must have a solid front axle, and it must not be equipped with a 150-gallon fuel tank. If your RV meets these criteria, then the # RM-RBK14-RSSA can be made to fit. If it does not meet these criteria, then I am afraid we do not have an option for you.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

In conversation(s) with Roadmaster, it appears that the best option of a Roadmaster RSSA Reflex Stabilizer Unit for the 2003 Freightliner XC chassis that your Newmar Dutch Star is built on, will be the #RM-RBK14-RSSA. This is not a confirmed fit…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hey Gary, welcome back! The Safe-T-Plus #ST88MR is spring-based and reactive, so it corrects steering after you start to drift. It’s simple, solid, and proven. The steering will be firmer with this system installed, so if that is what you prefer I…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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