Do I Need A Sway Bar For My Retro 135 Camper

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Do I need to sway bar for a retro 135 camper

asked by: Patty V

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Helpful Expert Reply:

That depends. Sway bars are typically used to help stabilize your trailer during adverse conditions, like high winds, or when large vehicles are passing you on the highway. They are also helpful if you have to make sudden maneuvers.

The first thing I would recommend to combat trailer sway would be to make sure your trailer is properly loaded. Your trailer's tongue weight should be between 10% and 15% of your trailer's gross weight when it is loaded for travel. This will help reduce sway in your trailer.

The first time you take your trailer on the road you should monitor it for sway. Bring it up to speed slowly, while keeping an eye on your trailer. If your trailer is exhibiting sway, after properly loading your trailer, you can use something like the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch, part # 83660, you attached to your question. The Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts - Class III and IV, part # RP26003, provides an attachment point for friction sway control.

I have included a product description link and video review links below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

Your 2021 Riverside Retro 135 Silver Series is a unique travel trailer! The rear entry door definitely sets it apart from other teardrop style campers. While the cover you mentioned is a great product, you are correct that the overall length of the…

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Answer 2

In the tire size of ST205/75R14 the best Load Range D option is the Kenda Karrier Radial #AM10235. It has a load capacity of 2,200 lbs at 75 psi and a speed rating of 81 miles per hour and a 5-year warranty.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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There is a trailer hitch receiver as well as a 4-way wiring harness that fit your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL; that said, we don't have any way to reference a VIN so you'll need to confirm if you do have the WL, which is the new model of…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 11

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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