Weight Distribution vs Sway Bars
I am told that some people have both a weight distribution hitch and a sway bar for their travel trailer; while others have told me that you only need one or the other. I just purchased a new trailer...
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rbpru wrote:Less than 10% in a TT can be problematic.
My Blue Ox has the stabilizer built into the WD hitch design.
I have between 8 and 13 % of the TT weight on the tongue depending on how heavy the TT is loaded. I adjust the WD hitch links so the TT and TV are level or a bit nose down.
Having experienced light TW induced sway once.... I strongly advise against pushing it too low.
The sway in my case was immediate and severe when I hit a certain speed (IMC about 45 MPH).
It was totally uncontrollable. I was lucky, even though I suspected the TW might be too low, and was on a deserted stretch of interstate. I needed both lanes and the aprons on both sides before I was able to get it straight. I pulled over and added some TW, and it was fine afterwards.
