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11-11-2022, 03:25 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Maine
Posts: 3
THOR #23422
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ACE 27.2 Steering Stabilizer Failed Inspection
I am the second owner of my 2018 ACE 27.2 motorhome. I recently took it to the local Ford dealer for its annual Maine state inspection. They said the Roadmaster RSSA stabilizer bar was not original to the Ford chassis and it made a creeking sound. They required its removal to pass state inspection! I am confused. Can anyone tell me if this stabilizer bar was original equipment on the Ford chassis or was it installed by Thor when building my motorhome or was it installed as an aftermarket item by the original owner?
Thank you for your insights!
Peter
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11-11-2022, 03:31 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,329
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter C
I am the second owner of my 2018 ACE 27.2 motorhome. I recently took it to the local Ford dealer for its annual Maine state inspection. They said the Roadmaster RSSA stabilizer bar was not original to the Ford chassis and it made a creeking sound. They required its removal to pass state inspection! I am confused. Can anyone tell me if this stabilizer bar was original equipment on the Ford chassis or was it installed by Thor when building my motorhome or was it installed as an aftermarket item by the original owner?
Thank you for your insights!
Peter
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It's a steering stabilizer installed by a previous owner.
I would ask to see the statute that says a creaking steering stabilizer was grounds to fail the inspection. Sounds like a crock to me.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
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11-11-2022, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 1,219
THOR #28145
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I think the dealer was screwing you around.
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Dan
2018 Thor ACE 30.3
Towing 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Former 1996 28' Tiffin Allegro owner
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11-11-2022, 04:00 PM
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Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,767
THOR #1469
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Aftermarket installed by someone other than Thor.
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11-11-2022, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 ACE 29.3
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 243
THOR #4359
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wow what a crock of poop....
I have the same one and it will creek alittle when you go from lock to lock....its the spring....
If ford put stabilizer's from the start we wouldn't have to add them and the other stuff to make the F-53 chassis drive good...
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Tom and Jen
2015 ACE 29.3
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11-11-2022, 04:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 1,219
THOR #28145
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I found the 2022 Maine inspection rules online. I did not see anything about creaking steering stabilizers. However, the rules do require the technician reject certification if he finds anything he thinks is a safety concern. That leaves a lot of wiggle room to refuse to recognize after-market modifications like a steering stabilizer. This appears to be a Roadmaster stabilizer. I would get in touch with them and explain what happened. If there is truly a problem with the stabilizer, they might provide a replacement free or at a reduced price. If there is not a problem, then I am sure Roadmasters legal department might be interested. I still think the dealer is screwing you over.
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Dan
2018 Thor ACE 30.3
Towing 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Former 1996 28' Tiffin Allegro owner
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11-11-2022, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 23U
State: Nevada
Posts: 250
THOR #27334
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I'd take it somewhere else. If you pass inspection at another shop, consider contacting the state auto repair licensing board.
It sounds to me like they're looking for an excuse to sell you services.
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2014 Jeep Wrangler 2dr Manual Trans toad
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11-11-2022, 10:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,438
THOR #17765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter C
I am the second owner of my 2018 ACE 27.2 motorhome. I recently took it to the local Ford dealer for its annual Maine state inspection. They said the Roadmaster RSSA stabilizer bar was not original to the Ford chassis and it made a creeking sound. They required its removal to pass state inspection! I am confused. Can anyone tell me if this stabilizer bar was original equipment on the Ford chassis or was it installed by Thor when building my motorhome or was it installed as an aftermarket item by the original owner?
Thank you for your insights!
Peter
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Just put it back on after the inspection.
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11-12-2022, 09:52 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A. C. E. 30.1
State: Indiana
Posts: 164
THOR #1488
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Did the dealer offer to remove it for a charge? If they did I would consider it a scam. Jim.
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11-12-2022, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo56
Just put it back on after the inspection.
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X2. It’s just two bolts and the adjustment won’t be affected.
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11-12-2022, 11:51 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 24F
State: Ohio
Posts: 4,165
THOR #16721
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Did that Ford dealership ding you for not having Motorcraft brand oil in the crankcase? 
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11-13-2022, 01:00 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 1,219
THOR #28145
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Here is a question. Did the dealership charge you to replace it with a Motor Craft steering damper? I'm surprised no one has asked this question.
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Dan
2018 Thor ACE 30.3
Towing 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Former 1996 28' Tiffin Allegro owner
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11-13-2022, 01:42 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,329
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan-sr@perra-us.net
Here is a question. Did the dealership charge you to replace it with a Motor Craft steering damper? I'm surprised no one has asked this question.
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There is no OEM steering damper on the F53 chassis.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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11-13-2022, 04:19 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,713
THOR #11781
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Find a new shop for your service needs.
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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11-13-2022, 05:05 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,329
THOR #7035
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OP hasn't been back since the minute he created the post. You're blowing in the wind..
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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