Sway Control Recommendation for Sportsmen 14RB Travel Trailer
Question:
I have a 14rbc camper, single axle. Tongue weight isnt much but it tends to sway easily with the wind on the freeway. I tow with a 02 Ford Sport Trac. Which equalizer and stabilizer combo do you recommend?
asked by: Denny
Expert Reply:
You can do two things to help reduce travel trailer sway.
First, you can try loading your gear in the camper further forward. This will increase tongue weight and reduce the tendency for the camper's rear end to sway. The more of the trailer's weight that is forward of the axle the less likely it is that the rear end will start its own travel plans!
Another step you can take is to install a friction sway control unit like the ProSeries # 83660. This unit can mount on either side of your trailer tongue and includes the required hardware. You'll just need to add a sway-control bracket, # RP26003 for a 2-inch ball mount.
You should not need a weight distribution system like # PS49583 that you referenced unless your Explorer suffers rear end sag or its headlights point upward.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
more information >
Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts - Class III and IV
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Adapters
- Sway Control Parts
- Brackets
- Reese
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: How to Power Trailer Dome Light When Not Connected to Tow Vehicle
- Q&A: Options for Adding Interior Lighting to Enclosed Cargo Trailer
- Q&A: Recommended Dexter Suspension Kit 7753400
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
- Article: Which Sway Control Hitch is Right For Your Trailer?
- Article: Brake Controller Installation: Starting from Scratch
- Q&A: How To Add a Fuel Tank To a Truck with 5th Wheel Hitch In Bed
- Q&A: Installation Of Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller
- Q&A: Replacement Drum Assemblies for AL-KO 8490 Hubs
- Q&A: Mounting Hole Dimensions of Buyers Products 45 Ton Pintle Hook
- Article: Best Camper Jacks
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Article: Steel vs. Aluminum Ball Mounts