Sway control on new trailer
My son has purchased a 1/2 ton 2011 Suburban & a new 28' Puma travel trailer. The dealer sold them a hitch that has weight distribution & sway control built in. They are having terrible sway problems,...
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Sometimes dealers may not know what they are doing.
# 1 ....and easiest thing to check. Make sure the trucks tires as well as the trailer tires are inflated to max.
#2. if you are using a friction type sway control , tighten the handle enough to limit the sway.
Make sure the trailer is level and the truck is sitting level while hitched up.
The equalizer bars should also be level with the trailers frame in order for the spring bars (equalizer bars) to do their job.
If not, then the hitch head (the ball mount) needs to readjusted by adding or removing washers on the head adjusting bolt to adjust the angle of the ball.
google the make and model of the hitch and use 'youtube' to see how to set it up and make adjustments.
e-trailer.com has good 'how to' videos to show each model hitch and how to install it. If you call e-trailer, someone might be able to help you over the phone. They have people on hand and know every hitch on the market.
Make sure there is enough trailer tongue weight on the tow vehicle. More tongue weight can help trailer sway.
If you have items inside the trailer, try moving them ahead of the axles.
Make sure the water and holding tanks are empty. Too much weight in the rear will cause poor handling.
# 1 ....and easiest thing to check. Make sure the trucks tires as well as the trailer tires are inflated to max.
#2. if you are using a friction type sway control , tighten the handle enough to limit the sway.
Make sure the trailer is level and the truck is sitting level while hitched up.
The equalizer bars should also be level with the trailers frame in order for the spring bars (equalizer bars) to do their job.
If not, then the hitch head (the ball mount) needs to readjusted by adding or removing washers on the head adjusting bolt to adjust the angle of the ball.
google the make and model of the hitch and use 'youtube' to see how to set it up and make adjustments.
e-trailer.com has good 'how to' videos to show each model hitch and how to install it. If you call e-trailer, someone might be able to help you over the phone. They have people on hand and know every hitch on the market.
Make sure there is enough trailer tongue weight on the tow vehicle. More tongue weight can help trailer sway.
If you have items inside the trailer, try moving them ahead of the axles.
Make sure the water and holding tanks are empty. Too much weight in the rear will cause poor handling.
