Sway Control Recommendation for Vehicle with 1-1/4 inch Hitch
Question:
Can you tell me if the items I have in my cart are all compatible for my vehicle and needs? Your Shopping Cart Contents Product Detail Qty Total PTW1276 Performance Tool Vehicle and Trailer Aligner - LED and Yellow Ball - PTW1276 18144 Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat - 18144 C13524 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - C13524 83660 Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch - 83660 RP26003 Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts - Class III and IV - RP26003 19260 1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs - 19260 C45010 Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 8-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs Item # C45010 63080 Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover for 2" Hitch Receivers - 63080
asked by: Diane
Expert Reply:
We have friction sway control units that will work great to prevent the type of sway you are describing. For that the Curt part # 17200 would be a really great option. You'd use the bracket part # RP26005 installed on your hitch ball and then you'd be set. Friction sway control was designed to fight the exact type of sway you mentioned that is caused by wind from passing semis or just high winds in general.
Proper trailer loading makes the biggest difference in preventing sway as well. Move as much weight forward in the trailer as you can and make sure it's sitting as level as possible too.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- CURT
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 8-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Performance Tool Vehicle and Trailer Aligner - LED and Yellow Ball
- Hitch Aligners
- Alignment Rods
- Performance Tool
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Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts - Class III and IV
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Adapters
- Sway Control Parts
- Brackets
- Reese
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Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 1-1/4" Drawbars - Class II
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Adapters
- Sway Control Parts
- Brackets
- Reese
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Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Does Not Allow Backing Up
- 900 lbs
- CURT
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Diane
2/19/2020
Can you tell me if the items I have in my cart are all compatible for my vehicle and needs? Your Shopping Cart Contents Product Detail Qty Total PTW1276 Performance Tool Vehicle and Trailer Aligner - LED and Yellow Ball - PTW1276 18144 Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat - 18144 75125 Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - 75125 83660 Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch - 83660 RP26003 Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts - Class III and IV - RP26003 19260 1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs - 19260 2923 Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 8-1/2" Long - 7.5K - 2923 63080 Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover for 2" Hitch Receivers - 63080