sch911 wrote:
4X4Dodger wrote:
ANTI SWAY BAR SYSTEMS - This is probably the most contentious item on my list. But there are absolutely NO independent third party tests that back up ANY of the claims of these products. They are marketed based on fear and with very dubious if not outright claims of safety all unproven. If you load your trailer correctly and know how to drive it and you do not have an underlying mechanical issue with axles or suspension or tires (which should be addressed anyway) you wont have a swaying trailer. If you think I am wrong I will come and drive your truck and trailer anywhere you say without the sway bars and it will pull true and straight for me. (that is if you are willing to make the necessary changes) As a piece of gear that may add peace of mind it may be valuable. But to me it engenders a false sense of security in place of driver competence.
Well you lost me completely here!
I agree there are many questionable anti sway solutions out there like the ones with "friction" in the title but, simply looking at the physics of what sway is, why it exists on TT's more than any other type of towable makes anti sway MANDATORY. Sway can only be eliminated with a design that mechanically transfers the TT's pivot point forward to the rear axle. Period.
No such thing as Anti Sway bars. They are sway control bars pure and simple. They are NOT designed to prevent sway. They are designed to help control sway once it is induced by the driver in an emergency maneuver. IF you need a sway bar to safely keep your TT in a straight line. You have a serious problem that needs fixing. A properly setup TT will not sway at any speed.
