Trying to understand normal tow handling
I traded in my 2014 Starcraft 1220 popup in August for a 2015 Fun Finder 242BDS at the beginning of August 2014. I weighed the trailer on an electronic vehicle scale with a full load and it came in a...
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gemsworld wrote:
May I suggest trying an Equalizer W/D system for a few hundred dollars to see if it works better for you before you spend tens of thousands on a new TV?
Good luck!
I have hear A LOT of good things about the Equalizer but the Husky Centreline seems to have a slight edge according to people who have owned both. Here is a link to the discussion:
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25852059.cfm
The theory is that the compression cylinders keep constant pressure on the rig to stay straight. Some people have characterized the Centreline as proactive and the Equalizer as reactive because it uses friction. Not sure I agree but I understand the logic.
Here is a link to an excellent article that explains it well:
http://www.trucktrend.com/features/consumer/163_1212_anti_sway_and_weight_distributing_hitches_tow_tech/
My question remains the same, what are the indications of sway onset? I believe I have never experienced it in my rig but I want to be sure before I commit to a new TV.
