Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendations for a 40 foot Terry Mobile Trailer Home
Question:
I now own a 40foot Terry Trailer home. When I picked it up and drove over 45 - 50 mph and a trackter trailer would go by she wanted to sway. I did have a load leveler hitch but not sway control. What would be the best choose for my pick up truck. 2002 chevy 2500 HD 4x4 to haul this beast? Thank You, not sure about weight at this writting by Id rather go heaver then lighter.
asked by: Dan
Expert Reply:
We carry two systems that are excellent at eliminating the type of trailer sway that you are describing. The Reese Strait-Line system that you referenced, # RP66130, would be a great choice. This system works to keep trailer sway from starting with a set of cams and detents in the spring bar ends. When turning the spring bar will move on the cam, but when traveling on the highway the spring bar will ride in the cam, forcing the trailer to stay straight. I added an installation video for this system for you to review.
To complete the Reese system you will need a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank like part # 63840.
The second system we have is the Reese Weight Distribution System, # RP66561, which has friction sway control. But with a 700 to 1400 pound capacity and can use the same hitch ball.
When selecting a weight distribution system you will need a system that has a tongue weight capacity range rated higher than your trailer tongue weight, fully loaded and ready to tow. Be sure to make provisions for the weight of any gear that you might load in the truck bed behind the rear axle because the weight distribution system will have to compensate for this added weight also. I added a link to an article we put together on weight distribution that you may find helpful.
Be sure when weighing your trailer that you stay within the vehicle and hitch weight ratings for towing.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
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