Best Weight Distribution Hitch/Sway Control For Forest River Travel Trailer w/ 800 lb Tongue Weight

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We have a Ram 1500 and Forest River travel trailer that has a loaded tongue weight of 800 lbs. We are currently having bad sway issues when we pull the trailer. Based on the specs of the truck, it should be able to handle the trailer just fine, but as I said, when traveling down the road at 55 mph, it will sway pretty severely. What is the best weight distribution for sway control?

asked by: Sean R

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Thanks for all that info, and for the absolute best weight distribution hitch and sway control for your Forester River travel trailer with an 800 lb loaded tongue weight is from Equal-i-zer:

- Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System with 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37100ET

The Equal-i-zer # EQ37100ET is the best because of its 4 points of sway control via friction in the spring bars at both the brackets and the head unit where the arms insert. This is double the amount of sway control compared to most systems, and ensures there is a consistent amount of force enable in the hitch to continually combat heavy sway.

This weight distribution hitch also uses clamp-on brackets so you won't have to drill along your trailer frame, and allows you to back up with the system on, which many do not. Our customers who have used the Equal-i-zer # EQ37100ET regard it very highly, with some 600 reviews (thus far) giving it a rating very close to 5 out of 5 stars, as you can see on the product page.

Additionally, this system comes with everything you need for installation, including the shank and hitch ball, though it is recommended you use thin-walled socket # ALL643216 to help install the hitch ball.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The best sway control to match the Reese Heavy Duty Round Bar Weight Distribution System, item #RP65509, is the Dual Cam High Performance Sway Control, item #RP26002. This sway control system prevents and corrects trailer sway using a patented cam…

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Answer 2

The best weight distribution system with sway control for a trailer with tongue weight that is between 1,200 and 1,300 lbs is easily the Strait Line kit part #RP66130 as it has a tongue weight range of 800-1,500 lbs and features the best proactive…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help! First did you readjust the system for your new 2019 GMC Yukon XL with the autoride suspension? If not what you will want to do is hitch the trailer to the vehicle and allow the autoride suspension to adjust before installing…

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Answer 4

The weight distribution systems we offer that have the best sway control are the Strait Line systems. They have the only sway control that actively works to prevent sway before it starts. For a Strait Line system confirmed to work with your 800 lbs…

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Answer 5

Based on the GVWR I was able to find for your 2017 Keystone Passport Model UT the best weight distribution and sway control would be the Reese Strait Line part #RP66084 which has the correct tongue weight range but also the best sway control that…

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The best weight distribution and sway control for a trailer with 1,500 lbs of tongue weight is the Strait Line system part #RP66075 which has a range of 1,000-1,700 lbs tongue weight and features best sway control that works to fight sway before it…

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Answer 7

The best weight distribution and sway control setup is the Reese Strait Line systems like the part #RP66082 which would be the correct rating for your trailer setup. This has a tongue weight range of 200 to 600 lbs and features the best sway control…

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Best Weight Distribution Hitch/Sway Control For Forest River Travel Trailer w/ 800 lb Tongue Weight

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