I have a 37 ft class A Motor home and want to invest in either a Sway-Bar or Steering stabilizer. They both have their advantages and they seem to claim to do the same things. I need to invest in one of them for my coach to make it much safer on the road and easier to drive. I do want to stop the rocking motion side to side as well as make steering much easier.
Which one would you suggest investing in and why?
-- Edited by Big Mike on Thursday 14th of April 2016 09:05:20 AM
Rickl said
09:15 AM Apr 14, 2016
Typically a steering stabilizer is like a shock hooked to the steering linkage that controls the potential of shaking in the steering wheel. An anti sway bar helps eliminate body roll. I would be surprised if your unit was made within the last 20 years that you wouldn't have a anti sway bar/stabilizer already installed. If you are getting a large amount of body roll I would look at two areas, first that the bushings are intact and the second would be if there is an optional larger bar for your rig.
bjoyce said
09:21 AM Apr 14, 2016
If you are anywhere near Grants Pass Oregon, Henderson's Line-Up specializes in RV suspensions.
From your description a sway bar would make more sense. But I agree with Rickl, you probably have worn out parts that need replacing first.
Clay L said
03:05 PM Apr 15, 2016
What chassis do you have? Some chassis have known issues.
Big Mike said
08:11 PM Apr 17, 2016
Ford V10
TheNewhalls said
02:39 PM Apr 21, 2016
Before spending a lot of money try four corner weighing your coach and adjusting your tire pressures to the mfg recommended pressures for your coach's axel weights. Don't add any extra pressure. I had the same problem with my coach, my front and rear tires were 100 psi each, and after I made the adjustments (dropped fronts to 80 psi and rears to 90 psi) no more problems.
fly2low said
11:31 PM Apr 27, 2016
agree with bjoyce on the recommendation to visit Henderson's if they are close to you
Big Mike said
10:10 AM Jun 20, 2016
Thanks for that information. I had Bilstein B6 Shocks installed on my coach. WOW ! What a difference. No more roll, wandering or hammering jarring rattles when going over bumps and RR tracks. Its 100% better. I also took your advice on time pressure. The tires were at 85 PSI and I decided to keep them there. I am happy that I did not go with a Sway bar because the cost was $400 more. Plus, the shocks were factory since 2002 so they needed to be replaced anyway.
I have a 37 ft class A Motor home and want to invest in either a Sway-Bar or Steering stabilizer. They both have their advantages and they seem to claim to do the same things. I need to invest in one of them for my coach to make it much safer on the road and easier to drive. I do want to stop the rocking motion side to side as well as make steering much easier.
Which one would you suggest investing in and why?
-- Edited by Big Mike on Thursday 14th of April 2016 09:05:20 AM
Typically a steering stabilizer is like a shock hooked to the steering linkage that controls the potential of shaking in the steering wheel. An anti sway bar helps eliminate body roll. I would be surprised if your unit was made within the last 20 years that you wouldn't have a anti sway bar/stabilizer already installed. If you are getting a large amount of body roll I would look at two areas, first that the bushings are intact and the second would be if there is an optional larger bar for your rig.
From your description a sway bar would make more sense. But I agree with Rickl, you probably have worn out parts that need replacing first.
Ford V10
Before spending a lot of money try four corner weighing your coach and adjusting your tire pressures to the mfg recommended pressures for your coach's axel weights. Don't add any extra pressure. I had the same problem with my coach, my front and rear tires were 100 psi each, and after I made the adjustments (dropped fronts to 80 psi and rears to 90 psi) no more problems.
Thanks for that information. I had Bilstein B6 Shocks installed on my coach. WOW ! What a difference. No more roll, wandering or hammering jarring rattles when going over bumps and RR tracks. Its 100% better. I also took your advice on time pressure. The tires were at 85 PSI and I decided to keep them there. I am happy that I did not go with a Sway bar because the cost was $400 more. Plus, the shocks were factory since 2002 so they needed to be replaced anyway.