What is the Best Sway Control Option for Jayco Travel Trailer

Question:

33 foot Jayco with 2010 Ford Expedition EL with tow package - What is the best solution for sway control? It would appear from reading reviews, etc. that the Reese Strait Line with dual cams is the best option?

asked by: Steve

Expert Reply:

One could certainly make a good argument that the Reese Strait-Line is your best option for sway control with a weight distribution system. The Strait-Line's dual cams you referenced essentially control the placement of the spring bars and self-adjust as needed. The system also allows an easy way to tilt the system's head by using serrated washers instead of continually piling them on top of one another.

Before choosing a weight distribution system for your 2010 Ford Expedition, you will need to determine the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to travel Jayco. You can do that by using a scale such as # e99044 or one of the methods outlined in the help article on determining tongue weight which I've linked. Your total tongue weight will be the tongue weight of your fully loaded trailer plus the weight of any cargo that sits behind the rear axle of your Expedition.

The weight distribution system you choose should have a higher overall tongue weight capacity than what your actual tongue weight is. For example, if your total tongue weight was 950 lbs you would want a weight distribution system with a tongue weight capacity between 600 and 1,200 lbs such as the Reese Strait-Line # RP66084.

Another Reese Strait-Line option you may be interested in is the 800 lb capacity # RP66083.

expert reply by: Kyle S