Weight Distribution and Sway Control to Tow a Keystone Outback Trailer with a 2007 Nissan Armada

Question:

Will this system work with a 2007 Nissan Armada 2WD pulling a 2010 Keystone Outback 300bh and will I need sway control, both sides or one side?

asked by: John P

Expert Reply:

The Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System, # 17302, will work when pulling your Keystone Outback with your 2007 Nissan Armada. Sway control is not a must have, but I recommend it to increase the reduction in trailer sway. If you plan on using friction sway control, you will need 2 controls when towing between 6,000 and 10,000 pounds.

For friction sway control, I recommend 2 of # 17200. They can be used on the left or right side, but you will need one on each side. Friction sway control works by correcting a trailer that has already started swaying. Also, to avoid damage when using friction sway control, you will need to remove them before you can back up with the trailer attached.

Another option is to go with a weight distribution system with built in sway control like the Reese Round Bar Strait-Line Hitch with Shank, # 66087. This system has an 800 pound tongue weight capacity, 10,000 pound gross trailer weight capacity, and comes with shank and sway control built in. This system uses dual-cam, pro-active sway control that stops trailer sway before it starts. I recommend using this system as opposed to a separate WD system and friction sway control. I have included a link to the installation details below.

I have also included a link to an FAQ article on weight distribution and sway control that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Michael H