Can it be done safely?

AccidentalGenius wrote:
All,

Thank you again for all the replies, we've decided to get the trailer.

That being said, the dealership has said a few times that a WDH will not be needed and a sway bar is recommended if anything. There concern is the weight of the WDH vs the added value that it will bring in alleviating weight. They feel it will only result in maybe a 10% gain, and that they may not be enough given the weight of the trailer. They also recommended to try driving it without any sway or WDH and see if it feels like it may need it.

Any thoughts on this? I have found several good options for WDH hitches and some that have sway control also. Anyone have any opinions on using just a sway bar and no WDH?

I am thinking about getting something like this option - http://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution/Pro-Series/PS49901.html

Again, my tongue weight is 400lbs.

thanks!

the dealer is not helping you. with a short wheelbase Traverse, you'll need a WDH with integrated sway control.

is that 400lbs. tongue weight from a brochure/website or did you actually weigh it?

my sister owns a Traverse and i would NEVER tow a full height HTT/TT without a WDH/sway control. a popup, sure.
your owners manual may have a weight recommendation for using a WDH, in the Towing section.
what does your hitch receiver say? should have a hitch weight with/without a WDH on it.