RV Sway Bars: Everything You Need to Know

Mainline Team • May 13, 2022

Do you have an RV? If so, then you know that one of the most important things parts your RV has is a sway bar. Sway bars help keep your RV stable while on the road, and they are essential for any motor coach. Want to know more about sway bars and how critical they are to your RV? Here's everything you need to know about RV sway bars, and importantly, what to do if your sway bar is broke. Stay safe out there on the open road!

Sway Bars Explained

An RV sway bar is a metal rod that connects the left and right sides of your RV, and it's attached to the frame. The purpose of the RV sway bar is to keep your RV from rolling over when you make a turn. It's also there to help stabilize your RV in high winds.

Most RVs have two sway bars, one in the front and one in the back. The front RV sway bar is usually larger than the rear RV sway bar.

The RV Sway Bar's Purpose

The purpose of the RV sway bar is to keep your RV from rolling over when you make a turn. It's also there to help stabilize your RV in high winds.

RV sway bars are critical safety devices that help keep you and your family safe while on the road.

How Do RV Sway Bars Work?

RV sway bars work by transferring the weight of the RV from one side to the other. This helps to keep the RV stable and prevents it from rolling over. When you make a turn, the RV sway bar helps to keep the RV from leaning too far to one side or the other.

In high winds, the RV sway bar also helps to keep the RV stable. The RV sway bar transfers the wind force from one side of the RV to the other, which helps to keep the RV from being blown around.

What Are the Symptoms of a Broken RV Sway Bar?

If your RV sway bar is broken, you'll notice that your RV will start to lean more when you make a turn. You may also notice that your RV is more unstable in high winds.

If you suspect that your RV sway bar is broken, it's important to get it fixed as soon as possible. A broken RV sway bar can be very dangerous and can cause your RV to roll over.

RV Sway Bars, RVs, and Motor Coaches

If you have an RV or a motor coach, it's important to have a sway bar. Sway bars help keep your RV stable while on the road and in high winds.

Contact Mainline RV and Truck Service to have your RV sway bar checked and repaired ASAP!

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