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RobertRyan
Oct 19, 2013Explorer
gmw photos wrote:
Here in north america, the sway control issue is often addressed by designing the required geometry into the weight distributing head. In effect, what we get is the ability to tailor in the varying amounts ( the correct amount ) of weight distribution ( both restoring weight to steer axle and also transferring weight to the trailer axle(s), plus we are able to control sway at the same time.
I don't know what the percentages are industry wide here in NA, but I would guess that a majority of folks here use some form of weight distribution and mechanical sway control. Also, a fairly large percentage of tow vehicles here are body on frame construction, which lends itself readily to using a mechanical WD system. They work very well in actual practice when setup correctly.
Same as here in Australia, but you do have some advanced suspension systems that are not available in the US. The ESC is being fitted to many Caravans(Nothing to with the advanced suspensions) as an added precaution against jacking and snaking.
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