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FishHaggis's avatar
FishHaggis
Explorer
Jul 11, 2013

WD Hitch - one or two sway bars?

I pick up my TT next Wednesday. I bought a weight distribution hitch with sway control for it and it will all be set up when I get the TT. I overheard the guys at the dealer saying only one sway bar on one side for TT's less than 30 feet and that is what was quoted to me and I bought it. But they then noticed my TT is 30 feet 9 inches long and were discussing putting the other sway bar on so there would be a sway bar oon either side.

I am buying this hitch to err on the side of caution and have a nicer driving experience. Should there be two sway bars, one on either side or is one sway bar enough? Should I fork over ore money to make sure there are two sway bars or should I push for the two bars at the negotiated price? How much is an extra sway bar?

I have a Autumn Ridge 289BHS and the tow vehicle is a 2011 Silverado 1500.

Thanks,

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  • FishHaggis's avatar
    FishHaggis
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2013
    Called my salesman at 1000 Island RV and explained this issue. He said his service department has already caught it and will be putting two sway bars on, no muss, no fuss, and no added cost. He said he missed it at first but they caught it when prepping the trailer. So not an issue....... I will ask those at camp sites about the cam option if I see a trailer so equipped, but will stick with this set up. Thanks for the help all.
  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2013
    $300 for standard WDH. $450 for Equal-i-zer 4pt. Start right at the EQ or Reese Strait Line.
  • Airstreamer67's avatar
    Airstreamer67
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2013
    FishHaggis, ask them to put the two bars on at the original price you were quoted. It would cost the dealer maybe $30 to do it, and manufacturers specify two bars for anything over about 26 feet. The dealer should know that already as it's a very common warning from the manufacturers.

    I use two myself and have had swayless towing for some 35 years now. If you have a different experience after trying the two bars, then you can try some of the more complicated and expensive systems.
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2013
    Dog Folks wrote:
    Go with what you think is best, but I have towed for over 30 years before getting a Reese Dual Cam. Now I would not tow across a parking lot without it. Yes, it works that well.


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  • Dog_Folks's avatar
    Dog_Folks
    Explorer
    Jul 11, 2013
    Go with what you think is best, but I have towed for over 30 years before getting a Reese Dual Cam. Now I would not tow across a parking lot without it. Yes, it works that well.
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Jul 11, 2013
    Here we go again.....

    I for one do not recommend throwing away your hard earned money to upgrade to an integrated sway and WD hitch.

    Add the other $50.00 bar and enjoy your new trailer.

    Thanks,

    Jeremiah
  • skipnchar's avatar
    skipnchar
    Explorer
    Jul 11, 2013
    Most manufacturers of friction bar anti sway systems recommend two bars for trailers over about 26 feet in length. My OWN recommendation is that for trailers over 26 feet you need a better anti sway system. Equalizer if you prefer friction based system and duel cam by Reece or similar products from other manufactures for proactive systems (as opposed to the REactive like Equalizer).
  • troll3193's avatar
    troll3193
    Explorer
    Jul 11, 2013
    I would actually take the opportunity now to move away from friction sway before you even go there.

    Look at Reese Dual Cam or, one of several other options for sway control built into the WD system..

    I had friction sway on my 26ft TT and it was fine, for some reason on my 31ft TT they just didn't last. I broke two of them.

    Finally migrated to dual cam and am wondering why I didn't do it years ago...

    FWIW,

    Bryan
  • BarneyS's avatar
    BarneyS
    Explorer III
    Jul 11, 2013
    Generally the manufacturers recommend two friction sway bars if the trailer is over 26 feet long. I would spring for the 2 bars if I were you. You can usually find the friction sway bars for around $55 or so.
    Barney

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