Just purchased 1st TT...Jayco 29REKS
2015 Jayco White Hawk 29REKS...Tow vehicle 2012 Ford F-150 4x4 Lariat w/ Ecoboost 3.5L. I have standard WD hitch (round bar with 1 friction arm) and am wondering if a second Friction Sway contro...
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Still Searchin' wrote:
We have the Reese SC (sway control) weight distribution hitch, which is a lot like the equalizer except the pads aren't metal on metal as the Reese has actual brake pads at their friction mounts. Never had sway with a 7500# trailer. Not sure how a 3.5L engine can have such a high tow rating, but guessing you will be driving slow on the hills. A second sway control bar has got to help somewhat. Oversized tires reduce torque & are less stable.
It is a 3.5L Twin Turbo. Stock 365hp/420#s...no problem towing the weight at all. I also have a custom tune from Mike at 5Star which nets about 400hp/490#s.
As for the sway, I have towed 10K trailers for many many years with 3/4 ton Chevy's years back and the slight sway in mod to heavy winds does not bother me so much as it does her. Was just wondering if spending the $50 extra bucks would help.
