Best Steering Stabilizer for a Winnebago Motorhome on a 2018 Ford F-53 Chassis

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What is your recommendations for a steering stabilizer 2018 Winnebago Vista Ford chassis F 53. Best Better good.

asked by: Ron K

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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 it's release Roadmaster is reverting back to the Reflex because the Exact Center wasn't working out very well.

So for your application you'll want to go with the Reflex system that best matches the GVWR of your motorhome:

- Up to 24,000 lbs Reflex Steering Stabilizer # RM-RBK22-RSSA
- Over 24,000 lbs Reflex Steering Stabilizer # RM-RBK25-RSSA

expert reply by: Jon G

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Ron K.

3/29/2024

Thanks for the info Jon G. Are this easy to install? My GVWR is 16,000 lbs. can you tell me all the parts/kits that I would need. Thanks, Ron

Jon G.

3/29/2024

@RonK They are somewhat easy to install if you've done DIY stuff before. Basically you need tools to install the 3/8" and 1/2" lock nuts. I'm attaching an installation video of this steering stabilizer on a Class A motorhome for you to check out.

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Ron K.

3/29/2024

Additionally to my last email my Winnebago Vista is a class A

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