Will Brake Actuator Cause Trailer Sway
Question:
Hi, I have a Demco DA-10 brake actuator and I believe the wear liners are worn to the point its making my trailer sway at higher speeds. Have you ever heard of this happening? Is it common? How much movement in the tongue is there on a new unit? Any info would be great, thanks!
asked by: Mark W
Expert Reply:
I have never heard of a brake actuator being the cause of trailer sway; you mentioned higher speeds, and without a form of sway control, that's going to naturally occur more the faster you go. I can't give you any specific amount of movement in the tongue, but if you're mostly experiencing sway at higher speeds, you can help remedy the issue with a weight distribution hitch with sway control.
The Reese Steadi-Flex is compatible with surge brakes and the right one depends on your tongue weight; for example, for 500 lbs - 1,000 lbs tongue weight go with the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66559.
This will require the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40008.
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 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
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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