Why do I need a W/D or sway control
I have a 2012 F350 diesel pulling a 28ft Airstream trailer. The trailer tows very well and has not noticed any problem pulling that trailer. So why do I need to add a WD or sway control? Ford claims t...
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I towed a trailer that never swayed until it did.
Your trailer weighs 7,600#, almost as much as the truck. After dropping the bucks on an Airstream, I would step up tp a good WDH with incorporated sway control. It helps load your front tires and will help eliminate all the micro adjustments you are probably making while towing. As mentioned before, cheap insurance and peace of mind.
I don't get the macho anti WDH sentiment, unless some feel the trailer will tow better and safer without anti-sway than with; haven't read that argument. Maybe many don't want to go to the effort of hooking it up.
Your trailer weighs 7,600#, almost as much as the truck. After dropping the bucks on an Airstream, I would step up tp a good WDH with incorporated sway control. It helps load your front tires and will help eliminate all the micro adjustments you are probably making while towing. As mentioned before, cheap insurance and peace of mind.
I don't get the macho anti WDH sentiment, unless some feel the trailer will tow better and safer without anti-sway than with; haven't read that argument. Maybe many don't want to go to the effort of hooking it up.
