Sway Bars for gas class A

[Jim]

I had a 2004 Windsport a few years ago. Scarred me to death to drive it anywhere. I did the Cheap Handling Fix one afternoon and the difference was night/day. I felt like I was driving a completely different motor home. If it's not too late, I'd hold off on any of the expensive add-on's until I saw what difference the CHF made.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

While some get away with the CHF, many do not. It is best to install a stiffer anti sway bar up front.

Why you should NEVER do the Cheap Handling Fix on your Motorhome.

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[Scooterfan]

Although I've never had the pleasure to drive a diesel pusher, I can imagine the handling differences. The handling on our Canyon Star improved greatly with our steering stabilizer, and we have Koni shocks. It still gets pushed around in cross winds but the big rigs don't knock me around any more. Still, driving for more than (SAY) five-six hours is about all I care to do if given the choice. Thanks for the good information above...you guys are awesome ?

 

[High Desert]

Like anything, you can spend as much as you want to on an RV. On the F53 chassis, if you want todo a major upgrade to overall handling and ride comfort, you are looking in the range of $8 - $10K. You can do a piecemeal approach to this so you are not overwhelmed by the cost, unless you can afford to do it all at once. I’d recommend taking this approach: (assuming you have the 24 K chassis)

4 corner weight and adjust tire pressure
Saf-T-Steer steering stabilizer
4 wheel laser alignment
replace front sway bar with 1 3/4“ sway bar
add additional rear sway bar
add rear trac bar
replace standard shocks with Koni FSD ( ideally, quad shocks, 2 per wheel)

you‘ll never get a gas coach to ride like a DP, but you can get close without the total diesel expense. And be sure to use a shop that really knows what they are doing on F53 chassis. You may want to call Henderson’s Line Up, in Grants Pass, Or (541-469-2882) and see if they can refer to someone in your area as they do have authorized centers across the US. Good luck!