What is the Best Solution to Stop Trailer Sway While Towing with a New Ford F-150
Question:
Trailer is 30ft 6500 Dutchman Q29. Unsafe sway at speed. My 2012 Chevy pulled it fine. New Chevy pulls it fine. Neighbors new F150 sways just as bad pulling my trailer. Ford dealer assured me that it would pull it fine. search on internet kind of indicates the aluminum ford has a problem.
asked by: Matt
Expert Reply:
The best solution for you to help prevent and eliminate trailer sway while towing at speed is to use a weight distribution system even if the truck does not sag while coupled to the trailer. The reason for this is that most weight distribution systems have integrated sway control built-in. Also, the truck may still be sagging slightly even if it is not noticeable and that could be the reason one truck pulls a trailer better than the other. The two main reasons one truck would pull a trailer better than the other is the stiffness of suspension and how level the trailer is in regards to the tow vehicle. A weight distribution system will help with both of these factors.
The best weight distribution system we offer for preventing and eliminating trailer sway is the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System. I did some research on your Dutchmen 29Q Travel Trailer and it looks like part # RP66084 which is rated for 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs of total tongue weight will be best for your needs. Please keep in mind total tongue weight is the loaded ready to tow weight of the trailer plus any cargo stored behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. You will also need a hitch ball for this system, part # A-90 for 2" or part # 19286 for 2-5/16".
This may be a bit more than you were looking to spend to find a solution to your trailer sway problem but I assure you that you will not regret it once installed and traveling down the highway with your trailer as the difference will be night and day. I have attached a review video for you.
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
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- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
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- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
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- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
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- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
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