Which is better for minimizing tipping/rocking motion? I have a 06 Southwind 32V (Ford Chassis) and I was going to install a Roadmaster sway bar on the rear axle but a friend suggested airbags. He said Motorhome magazine compared the two and rated airbags higher. I’ve checked the MH website but could not find any articles comparing the two.
Air Bags vs Anti-sway bar
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Triple E
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Re: Air Bags vs Anti-sway bar
I used to have a 2000 Coachman, 36 foot, that I installed airbags. Man what a difference. Loved it. Now I have never owned a RV with the sway bar so I cannot compare. But I can say that in a guest of wind the airbags really helped.
If you do go with airbags go with the ones with the pump so you can adjust the pressure if needed. :approve:
I used to have a 2000 Coachman, 36 foot, that I installed airbags. Man what a difference. Loved it. Now I have never owned a RV with the sway bar so I cannot compare. But I can say that in a guest of wind the airbags really helped.
If you do go with airbags go with the ones with the pump so you can adjust the pressure if needed. :approve:
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Re: Air Bags vs Anti-sway bar
i have had airbags on 2 of the coaches i have owned ,, and i will never have another one with out ,, as steve said ,, when u get that big gust of wind , airbags will do more for u then a bar ,, both my coaches had tag axles ,, and they to have air bags ,, and to tell u the truth the tag (to me) does wonders ,, u can adjust it to make up for heavy side winds ,, and passing semi's ,, that is another thing i will not be with out ,, and i know alot of others will say " just 2 more tires to buy " but IMO ,, the ride and the safety both the air bags and the tags provide are more to me ,, then the price ,, but it up to u ,, let us know on what u decide
:approve: :approve:
btw,, my current coach has air bags front and rear ,, all controlled with a compressor which has a dash mounted control and gauge
i have had airbags on 2 of the coaches i have owned ,, and i will never have another one with out ,, as steve said ,, when u get that big gust of wind , airbags will do more for u then a bar ,, both my coaches had tag axles ,, and they to have air bags ,, and to tell u the truth the tag (to me) does wonders ,, u can adjust it to make up for heavy side winds ,, and passing semi's ,, that is another thing i will not be with out ,, and i know alot of others will say " just 2 more tires to buy " but IMO ,, the ride and the safety both the air bags and the tags provide are more to me ,, then the price ,, but it up to u ,, let us know on what u decide
:approve: :approve: btw,, my current coach has air bags front and rear ,, all controlled with a compressor which has a dash mounted control and gauge