Will Friction Sway Control Bar be Effective for 27 Foot Trailer Pulled by Ram 3500

Question:

Hi I am looking into adding sway control to my rv trailer and was comparing brands Eaz-Lift sway bar and Reese friction control kit economy by draw Tite . Are they both the same or do they function differently ? Is quality similar ? Thanks

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

Adding a simple friction sway control bar is a great idea for when you are traveling down the highway; it will make towing your trailer in crosswinds less of a white-knuckle situation.

Since you mentioned a 27 foot trailer it is recommended that you use two of the Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 for optimum stability; a pair of these kits is going to give you the best amount of sway control. Using just one kit on a 27 foot trailer like your Coleman won't be quite enough.

To use two of the kits you are going to need the Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts # RP26003 and add the weld-on Sway Control Tab # 3442. This will give you an easy-to-use and highly effective sway control option for your Ram 3500 without using a full weight distribution with sway control system.

I have added links to video reviews of the sway control kit and bracket for you to check out.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Tom

4/22/2019

Kyle S.

4/22/2019

We carry the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 and while we do not carry the Eaz-Lift I did look it up and based on my research it works in the same manner as the Reese. The Reese Sway Control Kit is what I would strongly recommend over the Eaz-Lift because it is made by a company, Reese, who has an extremely strong reputation for making products of the exceptional quality. If you go to the product page of the Sway Control Kit # 83660 and check out the "Reviews" section you can see how well this kit has been received by our customers who have used it; with more than 300 reviews to date it has been given a nearly 5-star rating, which is an impressive feat.