New truck, New trailer, TONS of sway!
I recently took delivery of our 2015 Prowler 32pbhs trailer and towed it home with my 2015 f150 ecoboost pickup. The dealer I bought it from also sold me and installed a blue ox sway pro system. The...
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Sounds like your hitch isn't doing much of anything. What size bars did the dealer sell you? Have a look at your bars and count the dots that are on the opposite end of the chains. If you have 3 dots then they're 1000 lbs and 4 dots are 1500 lbs bars. With a trailer that heavy I would use at least the 1500 lbs bars.
Also, you can have a situation where the ball is set too high. On level ground measure the height of the ball and the height of the leveled coupler. The difference in height should be within 0" - 1".
It's possible that you have a combination of problems with the original install. I would grab the instruction sheet and follow along to make sure everything is setup correctly. The instructions are pretty easy to follow. As a side note, the more you tighten the chains, the more rigid the connection becomes, and the better it controls sway. Too tight and it will become pretty rigid, stiff, and uncomfortable over bumps. I would first verify it was installed properly before using more links.
Sure you got a lot of trailer and some good weights, but you're not trying to pull it with a Ford Fiesta. I would first verify the setup and operation of the hitch before looking into ditching the truck. Like Dodge Guy says, you could end up with a really expensive band aid. The setup will never be ideal, but it's possible to make it manageable. That seems like all you're looking for.
Also, you can have a situation where the ball is set too high. On level ground measure the height of the ball and the height of the leveled coupler. The difference in height should be within 0" - 1".
It's possible that you have a combination of problems with the original install. I would grab the instruction sheet and follow along to make sure everything is setup correctly. The instructions are pretty easy to follow. As a side note, the more you tighten the chains, the more rigid the connection becomes, and the better it controls sway. Too tight and it will become pretty rigid, stiff, and uncomfortable over bumps. I would first verify it was installed properly before using more links.
Sure you got a lot of trailer and some good weights, but you're not trying to pull it with a Ford Fiesta. I would first verify the setup and operation of the hitch before looking into ditching the truck. Like Dodge Guy says, you could end up with a really expensive band aid. The setup will never be ideal, but it's possible to make it manageable. That seems like all you're looking for.
