Right and Left sway control a myth?

First, to make it a left or right side on a friction sway bar, you simply switch the tension bolt from the top to the bottom.
I have been running two on mine as was recommended by the dealer. He said anything over 25 foot it was recommended. Not sure if he was just selling me something else or if it is true but I have had no issues with running two

Sorry, Etrailer is FLAT wrong on this one. Every set of instructions I have seen for any friction sway control state that two bars may be needed for trailers over 24-26 ft in length.

I will trust manufacturers instruction over a salesmen on the telephone any day. Why? Because its still about the sale. If you still experience Wiggle with your trailer you will be more likely to spend several hundred dollars on a fancy integrated sway control WD hitch...because obviously friction sway control doesn't work..

I run two... have for years.. have for thousands of miles... several on this forum and thousands on the road have as well. There is nothing unsafe about running two bars.

I ran one sway bar for a while and still had some "wiggle" (not sway) between the TV and the TT. Added the second bar and the "wiggle" is gone. I am at 31 ft and 7000 ish lbs.

And Here is a left hand sway control if you really want a specific left hand model.

However, any sway bar can be used on either side, its simply a matter of flipping the slider bar and swapping the on/off handle and the tension screw.

I have Dual-Cam, it grenaded a WD hitch, took that off and put my reliable friction bars back on...

Anyway, folks will discount the friction bars and thats fine. They just reliably work. YMMV.. but I can testify from first hand experience that there is no myth to the effectiveness of a properly loaded TT, a properly loaded TV, a properly set up WD hitch, and dual friction sway control.

Use one, if you still have some wiggle, add a second. It may suprise you.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

If you really do need 2 then there's something else going on that needs addressing.

Listen to the experts at Etrailer
The easiest thing would have been to say "you need 2 and we have a special offer..."
But instead they told you the truth. That's enough to earn my business .
Sabrina B. in customer service is excellent and honest enough to say " I'll find out, just a moment."

Good advice. I am usually on the integrated control as it is. Just noticed a little sway with this truck. My '07 F350 diesel had no problems. This steering is loose compared to the '07. Also noticed leveling software built into the dash....sheesh. What'll they think of next? Cars that park themselves???.....:-)
Thanks.

Phil

Forget the kit, just set-up your load properly, maintain the correct air pressure in the tires, and have your brake controller accessible in case of an emergency where you need to apply just the trailer brakes.

I would either run without the friction bar or with a sway-prevention hitch... sway 'reduction' scares me too much. Once there is enough force to overcome the friction bar, you are likely never getting control back again. When I get a slight sway, I adjust my driving and correct (a little gas applied, or a little bit of trailer braking applied)

If I was towing a TT again I'd just buy a Reese dual cam with trunion bars. I towed my TT over South Pass (southern WY) in the winter. Signs were posted of caution winds over 40 mph. I didn't have any problems. I have heard a Hensley is better but a little pricey. JMHO.

Nice rig Gary!! Thanks for the info. Just weird for so long I thought you needed the 2. My bro in law has 2 for his rig but I don't see a difference in performance. Just ordered the Camco kit from Amazon. Even with my Good Sam discount it would've been more expensive through Campers World...shame as I am an Elite ( ha ha ) Lifetime member.
God Bless.

Phil

I'm no expert but I've been towing for many years with only one sway bar on the right side. I've never had a sway problem. That being said, I don't seem to have a tendency to sway even without the bar, but I use it anyway just for added safety.

Most I have seen were on the curb side, easier to adjust from there.