Anti-Sway WD Hitch Upgrade Ideas
Hello! I'm new to the forum as a poster. I know that the topic of hitches and anti-sway devices has been discussed before, because I've done the searches! :) I'm looking for a bit more "specific" ...
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PacNWChris wrote:
Thanks for all the input so far. I realize that the current Titan is not quite as powerful as I'd like. The 2015s are (supposedly) going to be available with a Cummins Turbo Diesel! Anyhow, I don't have the luxury of getting a new truck immediately.
I also think that the tongue weight might be a big culprit. This thing is a rear kitchen, so the fridge, oven, microwave, and food storage are all in the rear 2-3' of the trailer. I'll have to take it to a scale and weigh it and load it properly since NO tow vehicle is going to change where the kitchen is in the trailer! :)
In response to the reply that had the bold section, I think I was inaccurate in my OP. I didn't really experience "sway" so much as "wobble." And that occurred on a downhill with 35+MPH gusts (according to the news weather broadcasts).
My system now does have two of the trunnion bars, one on either side of the trailer tongue. But I know they function to resist movement AFTER it has begun. I'd rather try to prevent it in the first place.
I'll have to check on the weight numbers, I don't have them available here at work.
Thanks SO much for the responses!
Neither anti sway devices or WD will stop a trailer from "moving around", wobbling or bobbing under those conditions. these ARE the conditions where relying on anti sway devices without making sure it tows well will result in a poor tow or even disaster.
Anytime you have the trailer moving about on the rear you have a weight issue. Longer heavier trailers are going to exhibit more of this especially if they have a lot of heavy items in the rear. In your case, a longer heavier trailer coupled with being on the edge of being to big for your vehicle will make this even worse.
Before continuing, you really need to PROPERLY ASSESS your situation. The only way is to WEIGH the trailer, this will tell you a lot..
We can only guess as it is with no real factual numbers and I am guessing you are over weight for your vehicle and/or possibly light on the tongue..
