Best Options for Electronic Sway Control for a Yukon Denali with HD Towing Package
Question:
Hi! I’m trying to figure out if I need a weight distribution hitch. I have a 2017 Yukon Denali with the HD towing package, Automatic Level Control, and Trailer Sway Control system. The GVWR is 7300 lbs and the GCWR is 14000 lbs. The manual has the max tongue weight at 600 lbs if weight carrying, and 1000 lbs if weight distributing. The Yukon Denali’s manual doesn’t say anything about disabling the Automatic Level Control or Trailer Sway Control systems if using a weight distributing hitch. My trailer’s GVWR is 5500 lbs dry 4050 lbs, which would put us at an estimated hitch weight of 550 lbs to 825 lbs if fully loaded. This would seem to require a weight distributing hitch unless the trailer was empty. However,some of the weight distributing hitch manufacturers in their instructions say the factory Automatic Level Control and/or the Trail Sway Control system should be disabled if using their hitch. If using a hitch that says this - am I limited to the max tongue weight of 600 lbs? Are weight distribution hitches with sway control not compatible with factory electronic sway control? Am I better off with the Yukon’s ability to electronically compensate for sag and sway than to use a weight distributing hitch with sway control?
asked by: David H
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you but I am sorry the Automatic Level Control system on your 2017 Yukon Denali can not be used with a weight distribution system. The two components work in opposition of each other and it will diminish your ride quality. You will want to use an electronic trailer sway control system like the Tuson Asymmetric Sway Control - 1 to 4 Axles item # 335TSC-1000. The electronic sway control system helps correct sway in trailers without weight distribution. It monitors trailer movement and calculates the most effective braking action to correct sway. The system will then activate your trailer brakes to counteract the sway. It has a proprietary algorithm that calculates and applies the most effective braking response within milliseconds of detecting trailer sway. The sway control braking is applied for 3/4 of a second to prevent tire flat-spotting and still create enough opposing torque to correct sway.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tuson Asymmetric Sway Control - 1 to 4 Axles
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Only
- Severe Sway
- Tuson RV Brakes
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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