What is the Best Type of Weight Distribution System with Sway Control
Question:
You sell several different brands of sway control weight distributing hitches and they all have different designs.Some have to work better than others.I would like to know which one seems to be the best.I have a 33 ft trailer with 960 lbs of tounge weight.
asked by: Bill M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The best weight distribution systems with sway control that we offer are the Reese Strait-Line systems, such as the # RP66084 that you referenced. The Strait-Line weight distribution systems use the dual cam type of sway control which is a proactive style of sway control that keeps the trailer inline with the tow vehicle at all times to prevent sway from starting in the first place, rather than trying to correct it once it starts.
The other types of weight distributions such as the Reese Steadi-Flex, Equal-i-zer or Pro Series all use friction sway control. Friction sway control is still effective, but it is a reactive style of sway control that corrects sway as soon as it begins. The dual cam sway control stops trailer sway before it begins. I have attached an FAQ article on weight distribution and sway control for you to check out.
After you choose the style that you want, you will want to choose a system that is properly rated for your towing setup. The key to choosing the correct weight distribution system is to find the total tongue weight of your towing set up. The total tongue weight will include the loaded and ready-to-tow tongue weight of your trailer plus the weight of any cargo loaded in your tow vehicle behind the rear axle.
If the ready-to-tow tongue weight of your trailer is 960 lbs and you do not intend to load much cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle, I would recommend looking at the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System With Dual Cam Sway Control, part # RP66084. This system has an effective tongue weight range of 600 lbs to 1,200 lbs. This is the highest rated Strait-Line system that is available.
If you find that your total tongue weight will exceed 1,200 lbs, then I recommend looking at the Reese SC Weight Distribution System, part # RP66561, which has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 1,400 lbs.
I have attached a link to all of our weight distribution system for you to check out. Keep in mind, the two systems that I mentioned do not include hitch balls and require hitch balls with a 1-1/4 inch shank diameter. If you need a 2 inch hitch ball, then I recommend part # A-90, or for a 2-5/16 inch ball, part # 19286.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
more information >
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