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Explorer

Oct 12, 2014

Towing issue

I have an 06 Ram 1500 4.7 8 cylinder capable of towing 6500 lbs.

The trailer is 5250 - loaded figure 5700.

I have the old school sway bar hitch. There is no up/down adjustment for the hitch or the bars.

When the trailer is hooked to the truck, we have the V issue - the rear of the truck and front of the trailer are 'dipping' due to the weight.

I was told about suspension air bags that can be used to provide additional suspension for towing the trailer.

I am not able to purchase a bigger truck, so I am going to have to make an enhancement to improve travel and safety.

Has anyone used these products and what do you think?

Thanks,

Tom in Gloucester, Va

34 Replies

sch911
Explorer
Oct 12, 2014
You may be confusing a weight distributing hitch with a sway controlling hitch. Those bars with chains are for distributing the weight into the tow vehicle not sway control. Sounds like it's not setup correctly or you're not connecting the chains correctly. Are you jacking up the TT's tongue jack prior to connecting the chains? Generally this type of setup would be used with a friction sway control mechanism.
tjw0099
Explorer
Oct 12, 2014
I am not that familiar with the different types of hitches available.

I have the hitch that has the sway bars with the chains. The ball is 2" 5/16".

Tom in Gloucester, Va
darsben
Explorer II
Oct 12, 2014
Loaded figure over 6000 lbs
WD hitch is needed
nomad297
Explorer
Oct 12, 2014
I think you should buy a quality weight distributing hitch.

Bruce