How to Prevent Sway Control Issues When Towing a 3,000 Lb Travel Trailer
Question:
Hello. I am a new travel trailer owner Gross Vehicle weight of 3,118 lbs. I am towing with a 2017 Toyota 4Runner and am experiencing sway at speeds of 60mph and of course as winds and transfer trailers pass me. I would like recommendations on the sway control system I should purchase. I don’t have an issue with weight distribution at all.Although you do not have issues with weight disbstion,
asked by: Tina
Helpful Expert Reply:
Although you do not have any issues with weight distribution, the best type of sway control we can offer you is in the form of a weight distribution system. For this, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution part # FA92-00-0600 which has two point sway control that will do an excellent job of minimizing the trailer sway you are experiencing on the highway. The only thing you need to use this system is a hitch ball like part # EQ91-00-6080.
This system has a tongue weight capacity of 250 lbs - 600 lbs. The tongue weight capacity of your towing setup should fall within this range but in order to be sure you will want to add the tongue weight of the loaded ready to tow trailer by any cargo stored behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
I have attached a review video for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
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- Equal-i-zer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs 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
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Fastway
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