Sway Control Recommendation for Pop-Up Camper Pulled By 2011 Honda CR-V

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I have a 2011 Honda CR-V. Just bought a 2016 Forest River-Rockwood Freedom . I saw your recommendations for the equipment for towing. Is there something that helps prevent the camper from swaying. I will order from you all. Who would be able to put this on for me?

asked by: Frank C

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Expert Reply:

My usual recommendation would be a weight distribution system with a sway control component built in to it, but we'll need to go another route because Honda doesn't recommend using weight distribution with the CR-V, but I do have a solution for you.

I'd use the # D320 ball mount with sway control tab along with a Friction Sway Control like part
# 83660. This would be just the ticket for a pop-up like yours. One caveat, you don't want to back the trailer with the friction sway control installed. It'll be destroyed if the trailer jackknifes. It's very easy to disconnect and install quickly.

The Draw-Tite # 75547 would be a good choice as far as a hitch goes. The installation isn't too difficult, you can look at the linked installation video to see if it's something you'd feel comfortable doing yourself, if not, any trusted mechanic would be able to install it for you. The sway control I recommended is a simple install as well.

You'll also need a trailer wiring harness, part # 118427.

I've linked to some product and install videos for the items I recommended above.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Your 2002 Jeep Liberty is suitable for light duty towing and installing a trailer hitch, wiring, and using the appropriate accessories would be the way to go in my opinion. Also, if you go with a hitch you will be able to use other accessories in it…

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Answer 2

Yes, you could replace the 175/80D13 tires on your boat trailer with 185/80-13 tires. There would be hardly a size difference. For that you would want the part #AM1ST79.

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you but there would be no way to use a friction sway bar on most adjustable ball mounts without welding. That said, you could use something like the Ball Mount Adjustable with Sway-Control Tab part #7390 which is an adjustable…

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite Ball Mount Adjustable with Sway-Control Tab #7390 is designed to only be adjusted with the bolts and nuts included. This is more similar in design to a weight distribution system head than a traditional adjustable ball mount due to the…

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Answer 5

It sounds like you are needing an adjustable ball mount that features a built-in sway control tab. For the 4 or 4-1/2 inch drop that you are needing, I recommend the Draw-Tite Adjustable Ball Mount #7390. This is a really nice, adjustable ball mount…

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Answer 6

I made a picture showing 3 important measurements on the Draw-Tite adjustable ball mount #7390. The distance from hitch pin hole center to ball hole center is 11-3/4 inches. If the extra 2 inches is needed in a ball mount then of course it would be…

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Answer 7

If you can get within 1/2 inch of perfectly level, that would be ideal. If I were to choose whether it is better to be higher or lower I would choose higher because you will get a bit of sag when you hook the trailer up. The Draw-Tite Ball Mount,…

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Answer 8

The distance between the holes on the Ball Mount Adjustable with Sway-Control Tab, 6,000 lbs, #7390, is 1-1/4 inches, center to center.

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Answer 9

With a trailer and load this small, and being a pole tongue trailer, a sway control system like this will not be of much use. There are several things you can do to try to correct the sway problem. If you try them and they do not work you can use a…

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Answer 10

I may have an option for you but unfortunately, I cannot recommend you weld a sway control tab onto the side of the hitch ball on the Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount part #C45900. Instead, I recommend using the Curt Ball Mount w/ Sway Control Tab…

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Answer 11

The trick here is to get as close as possible. If you are talking about less than 2 inches or so, there is nothing to worry about. Having the trailer tongue a bit too high is preferable to it being too low. You may be a good candidate for an…

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Answer 12

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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