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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My opinion is the friction controls dont work.. If you can turn with it how can it possibly help sway. That little friction thing aint stopping a 6000 lb trailer from moving..
All weight distribution hitches have sway control inherently built into them.
Of all the trailers ive owned with my simple chain round bar system I never had sway issues.. I can cruise all day at 75 mph..
The push from semi's and others passing on my old truck was caused by 31" LT tires on 15" rims. Airing up to 50 psi max solved most of that issue.. Short wheel bas was the other factor. And also a 9% TW..
So there are many factors involved and many sway issues can be fixed once the issue is found..
Friction control is a band aid that dont work and a sales pitch for the dealers...
All my opinion of course so dont flame me!!!!!
All weight distribution hitches have sway control inherently built into them.
Of all the trailers ive owned with my simple chain round bar system I never had sway issues.. I can cruise all day at 75 mph..
The push from semi's and others passing on my old truck was caused by 31" LT tires on 15" rims. Airing up to 50 psi max solved most of that issue.. Short wheel bas was the other factor. And also a 9% TW..
So there are many factors involved and many sway issues can be fixed once the issue is found..
Friction control is a band aid that dont work and a sales pitch for the dealers...
All my opinion of course so dont flame me!!!!!
