Electronic sway control trailer option?
I noticed a trailer option on the Jayco site for electronic sway control. Is this some sort of sensor that monitors the trailer for sway, then applies some braking? Does it reduce the need for sway co...
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In my application, it certainly isn't a placebo as suggested above. In a few situations where I never touch the brakes and a bit of sway starts, the system pulls me right back in line. It can be felt and when the system gets aggressive enough, you can briefly smell the brakes. It's not a gimmick. That said, it's also not a requirement. People have been running without a system like this since the dawn of RVs. For it's extremely low price, I'm glad I ordered it on mine though.
In your case I'm sure it's not. Takes one look at the pic in your sig to tell me that trailer will walk that little truck all over the road. I'm not the weight cops as everyone on here knows and I wouldn't want a 40' fiver behind a short box short cab srw truck. (Not saying I wouldn't do it, I just wouldn't consciously over estimate my tow rigs capability for long term service)
You fall into my severely overloaded category.
I still maintain, if you have the right weight bias on the trailer and aren't pulling the space shuttle with a Tundra, sway control is a placebo for not knowing cause/effect and the proper reaction while towing.
