How Can I Prevent Sway in my Trailer Without Moving the Load Around
Question:
Have tie down straps coming from you this week ... trying to eliminate a bad case of the sways. Trailer is short so moving weight fore and aft is not feasible. Possible to create a little more tongue weight by increasing the hitch , say from 2 to 4?
asked by: Dan M
Helpful Expert Reply:
In your situation there will be no real difference in using a 2 or 4 inch drop hitch. With it being a smaller trailer you may consider adding a tool box to the tongue of it. I like the RC Manufacturing T-Series Trailer Tongue Toolbox part # 350970. This can not only help you store any straps, chocks or other items in it but allow you to add some weight to the tongue eliminating your sway issue.
Adding a friction sway control system like the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit part # 83660 and the Curt Ball Mount w/ Sway Control Tab for 2" Hitches part # D320 is also a viable option depending on how your trailer is set up.
I like the tool box option because your are adding convenience and you are required to remove the friction sway control to back up each time which can be a hassle.
Products Referenced in This Question
RC Manufacturing T-Series Trailer Tongue Tool Box - A-Frame - Aluminum - 2.6 Cu Ft - Silver
- Trailer Tool Box
- A-Frame Trailer Tool Box
- 14-1/2 Inch Tall
- Aluminum
- Small Capacity
- 14-1/2 Inch Wide
- 30 Inch Long
- Silver
- RC Manufacturing
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Curt Ball Mount w/ Sway Control Tab for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 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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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
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- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
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