Recommended Sway Control for 20 Foot Enclosed Trailer Weighing 7,000 lbs Loaded

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Actually my loaded trailer will be about 6000 LB, in this case would it be better to use EQ37100ET? I heard too stiff of a bar (for the higher tongue weight rating) will cause handling issues. Could you please advice. Thanks

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For your 20 Foot Outback Enclosed Trailer, the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy # 83660 will use friction to minimize the movement by basically sandwiching the moving bar. This will allow for turning to still happen without issue, but will need to be removed for backing up, which is easy with a single pin removal. You will also need the bracket # RP26003 for an easy installation of the friction sway control ball. I've attached an article to assist.

A single friction sway control bar can be used on trailers up to 26 feet long. If you want even better control, I recommend you use a weight distribution system with integrated sway control. This will help disperse weight as well as give you another friction point for sway control. This is a much better option, but at a higher price point. The benefits usually are worth the difference in cost. For your 7,000 lb loaded trailer, accounting for 10-15% tongue weight on average, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37120ET. This will give you far more sway control than the friction bar set-up. You will also need # ALL643216 to install the included hitch ball.

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Randy

4/9/2018

Actually my loaded trailer will be about 6000 LB, in this case would it be better to use EQ37100ET? I heard too stiff of a bar (for the higher tongue weight rating) will cause handling issues. Could you please advice. Thanks

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Jason S.

4/9/2018

If you are consistently at 6,000 lbs, the # EQ37120ET will work very well if your total tongue weight is 800 lbs or more. If your loaded tongue weight plus cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle is lighter than 800 lbs, then you would want to go with a slightly lighter system. Too heavy a system can cause a rough ride, but that is normally on a trailer far lighter than yours. I recommend you stick with this system as I believe it will meet your needs well for your 6,000 lb towing weight.

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