Trailer Sway

Whatcha' pulling with?

I know the times I've had a single axle, moving weight to the front always improved the ride. Helps to have some weight in the bed of the truck, too.

you need to sit back and reinstall you set up. I remember towing a race car one day and it had a big block in it and I still had sway with the TT. weight in the the front or on the tongue is not real guarantee you will not have sway I would start with the hitch set up and make sure it is set up properly

I have a GMC 1/2 ton , the trailer is a tandem axle. I'm going to fill the water tank and see if that helps. I can lower my hitch ball one more slot and may try that.

Thanks for the responses.

Until you get some real weights and get your WDH system set up properly using those ACTUAL FACTS instead of just GUESSING like you are now you will continue to play Russian roulette towing and you already know how that goes:R.

Larry

rwj146 wrote:
I bought a weight distribution hitch (Equalizer Elite w/sway control)and finished the trip home to Ft Worth.

What's an "Equalizer Elite"? :h Got a link?

A WD hitch is not the solution...more tongue weight is. On that small a trailer I doubt you need WD. If the water tank is in front of the axles that will add more tongue weight. Is there an equalizing arm between the springs of the axles? If not, you need to raise your ball, not lower it.

There is a Camco elite EQ hitch sold at CW.
Its alot like the round bar Reese Pro series.
Check the TW ... depending on the TW of your TT, you may or may not really need the WDH. If set up correctly, i don't think it will hurt you to use it.
Take the time to do the following and I think your sway issue will be solved.
IF CW set up your hitch for you, then that might not have been done correctly. ( common occurrence )
I would google the youtube for setting up the Pro Series hitch or use
David's hitch set up.

Having enough TW is the most common cause of trailer sway. Go to a scale and properly weigh the combo. Truck alone-then with WDH - then w/o WDH.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25928885/gotomsg/25929827.cfm#25929827
Other things to consider:
Tire PSI , max the TT and TV PSI .
Hitch set up , learn how to properly set up the hitch. Take measurements of wheel well height, Make sure the TT frame is level to the ground when you redo your hitch set up.

post some pictures of your setup with the unit ready to go on level ground. It may help the forum give you some further direction.

bobndot wrote:
There is a Camco elite EQ hitch sold at CW.
Its alot like the round bar Reese Pro series.

So this Camco Elite WD Hitch is not an Equal-i-zer brand WD system but rather a conventional round bar system that requires the use of a stand alone friction sway bar. Sure would help if the OP would be more precise if he expects assistance to improve his towing setup.

What was said is good advice, but OEM tires and shocks are for a "good squishy" ride, not good for towing. IMO

Look at "E" rated (or higher) LT tires, that have stiffer sidewalls, then better shocks.