2004C190P Roadmaster rear sway bar and Roadmaster steering stabilizer

[froggman76]

2004C190P. Has anyone installed either a Roadmaster rear sway bar or a Roadmaster steering stabilizer on their Roadtrek? I'm especially curious about the Roadmaster rear sway bar installation in regards to fitment clearance with the Onan generator. I know that installing the Hellwig rear sway bar requires moving the generator 3+ inches rearward. Thanks in advance.

 

[jjrbus]

As I looked into this I found the Safe T Plus stabilizer is the best choice. According to the internet anyway. I installed one and it does make a noticeable difference. I will be doing some web surfing on the sway bar also. Safe T Plus Steering Control / RV & Truck Steering Stabilizer

 

[froggman76]

Thanks for the response. I went with the Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer.

 

[jjrbus]

Thanks for the response. I went with the Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer.

Let us know how it goes. A simple install except the Ubolt nuts need to be torqued to 20 ft lb and one is not accessible. The adjustment was a pain as there are no level roads near me. Also they need to be unhooked for a front end alignment.

 

[jjrbus]

Thanks for the response. I went with the Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer.

Doing a bit of surfing and notice that Roadmaster has 2 swaybars that seem interchangeable. 1109-150 a 1 3/8 inch bar and 1109-175 a 1 1/2" bar. Either bar need to move the generator on my 02 Roadtrek 200. Bit confusing?

 

[booster]

I can't for sure say for the Roadmaster bars, but all the other aftermarket ones I have seen make the bars as identical as possible when offering multiple diameters. I say "as possible" because sometimes the extra diameter is in a place where it may change clearances a bit.

Probably just best to call Roadmaster and ask them.

 

[froggman76]

Let us know how it goes. A simple install except the Ubolt nuts need to be torqued to 20 ft lb and one is not accessible. The adjustment was a pain as there are no level roads near me. Also they need to be unhooked for a front end alignment.

I'll keep you posted on the front steering stabilizer. And for sure, definitely confusing as heck re: rear sway bars.

 

[booster]

There are varying opinions on if the swaybar needs to be disconnected for an alignment. I tend to be of the school that it does not need to be disconnected.

My reasoning is that, in theory, there should be zero force on the bar when the van is sitting level. This is pretty easy to achieve by just shortening or extending the sway bar links when level. I have done both the front and rear on our van. If even it makes it has no input on the alignment by changing height so connected or not is identical.

If there is force on the bar it means it is supporting some of the front wheel weight on one side and reducing it on the other side, making one side higher and on side lower than with the bar disconnected. Having the sides at different heights with the bar off changes the settings from normal driving setup with the bar connected.

Why would you want the alignment to be correct for the van in the non driving situation with it disconnected and off by some amount with it connected?

If they are trying to level the front end by shimming springs, adjusting torsion bars, or adjusting a coil over shock absorber, they do disconnect the bar as it is needed. I have never seen any shop disconnect and swaybar before any alignment I have gotten.

 

[froggman76]

For booster: I've reached out to both Hellwig and Roadmaster for technical advice. I'll keep everyone posted once I get the down low.