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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I previously thought that maybe the fish-tailing was due to speed, as my trailer, which only has a ball and no WD hitch or Sway bar, only fish-tails when I drive over 50-mph, otherwise it is straight and does not fish-tail. I never considered the tongue weight, etc.
In California the maximum speed when towing is 55-mph regardless if there is a higher speed posted for vehicles that are not towing. So I am thinking if I go into Nevada or some other State where people tow at 65-mph or higher speeds, I will need a weight distribution hitch, sway bar, or both.
But I agree that I need to weigh my trailer and also determine the tongue weight. I am a full-time RV'er so this is important to me because my RV is my home and I camp 24/7/365. Thank you all for your advice; I will look for a weight distribution hitch that has sway control.
In California the maximum speed when towing is 55-mph regardless if there is a higher speed posted for vehicles that are not towing. So I am thinking if I go into Nevada or some other State where people tow at 65-mph or higher speeds, I will need a weight distribution hitch, sway bar, or both.
But I agree that I need to weigh my trailer and also determine the tongue weight. I am a full-time RV'er so this is important to me because my RV is my home and I camp 24/7/365. Thank you all for your advice; I will look for a weight distribution hitch that has sway control.
