controlling my sway control

sch911 wrote:
Why bot avoid those friction units altogether (which are very ineffective), and get in to a real sway controlling hitch like the Equalizer or Hensley?

You'd have to prove to me that they are ineffective. I had an experience once that tells me for a certainty they are VERY effective. Just because they are inexpensive, doesn't mean they don't work.

Nvr2loud wrote:

sch911 wrote:
Why bot avoid those friction units altogether (which are very ineffective), and get in to a real sway controlling hitch like the Equalizer or Hensley?

BTW: Definitely do not lube the friction bar, and tighten it as tight as you possibly can...

I don't know the OP's reason, but for me it is price. I can not justify 500 dollars or more just for a better hitch.

Safety should be the most important thoughts on your mind...always. it may,seem like an initial expense that is awful expensive. But, just suppose your camper ever went into an uncontrolled sway and you wrecked perhaps causing death. Considering this scenario, which can happen to anyone, well... as for me, I think the $500 is pretty cheap. My current hitch system cost a bit more than that, but I also have no sway issues. The cost is more than worth the alternative.

Sway control bars act as dampers. Tighten firmly but not as tight as you can possibly get them. I tighten mine until the handle stops and then back off slightly. You can tighten them so tight they will break the little balls off. Play with the adjustment and you will find the sweet spot. If they moan a little they are working. My wife calls them the whale.
Definitely don't lube them.

sch911 wrote:
Why bot avoid those friction units altogether (which are very ineffective), and get in to a real sway controlling hitch like the Equalizer or Hensley?

BTW: Definitely do not lube the friction bar, and tighten it as tight as you possibly can...

I don't know the OP's reason, but for me it is price. I can not justify 500 dollars or more just for a better hitch.

Why bot avoid those friction units altogether (which are very ineffective), and get in to a real sway controlling hitch like the Equalizer or Hensley?

BTW: Definitely do not lube the friction bar, and tighten it as tight as you possibly can...

Do not lubricate the inside shaft. That would be like putting grease on your TV brakes. :)Mine make some noise too but can only be heard when standing outside the TT. I use two sway controls on my TT and feel the two work much better than just one unit. Then again that just may be my imagination.