Anti-Sway Bars Needed?
I drive a 2011 Ford F-150 XLT Super Crew Cab. Just bought a 2016 Keystone Outback Terrain 210 TRS to replace my old Jayco Skylark. I'll need a new weight distribution hitch, but am wondering if I'll n...
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TomG2 wrote:Walaby wrote:
If you're looking for rationale for not adding sway control, you've found it.
I've experienced sway once (not a TT, but towing a vehicle on a open trailer). Wasn't fun at all. Happened immediately once I started up to freeway speed. Got the vehicle under control and stopped, pulled the vehicle up closer to tongue (more tongue weight), and it towed great.
...snip........Mike
From your example, sway can be eliminated by correctly loading the trailer or with a new hitch. I like the first choice.
My dad and I learned this many years ago with a boat that had been moved back on it's trailer for lighter tongue weight. That was a fun interstate ride. One reason we decided on the Jayco 28RLS for our going back to a TT decision. Two thirds of the trailer is in front of the axles and heavy on the tongue with kitchen and bedroom storage in front of the axles.
