Friction Sway Bar Sway Control Does Not Stop Trailer From Swaying

Question:

Hi guys, I love your setup for questions and answers. I have a 2010 bullet 200 exp. the dry weight is roughly 4100# and say 1200# of camping junk. We have the weight dries tributes pretty good in the camper as well. I am towing with a 2013 ford f150 super crew and 6 1/2foot bed. The truck is 216inch long alone. I have v8 and 3.55 rear end with towing package. Built in brake control. Trailer has electric brakes. We travel interstates to camp sites a good bit. I experience sway from cross winds and bigger trucks. I have the Reese pro series with a single friction sway control now. I feel too much sway on the interstates and want to do something about it. The trailer is roughly 24foot from end to center of ball hookup. The friction bar doesnt make a difference. I stopped using it? What is my best option at this point? 1. 2nd sway bar? 2. New system with built in sway?

asked by: Eric H

Expert Reply:

If the bar style friction sway control is not cutting the mustard then adding a second unit could be what you need. If the gross trailer weight is at or above 6,000 pounds or the sway is bad enough adding a second unit, # 83660, might be all you need.

Friction sway control is not quite as effective as dual-cam sway control. To get dual-cam sway control I recommend a new system.

If the tongue weight happens to be between 600 and 1200 pounds then I recommend # RP66074. This system comes with dual-cam sway control and the shank and ball you are using from your current system is likely to fit this system (unless it is very old). If the tongue weight is between 400 and 800 pounds then system # RP66073 is the way to go.

I have included a couple of links for you on dual-cam sway control and weight distribution in general.

expert reply by: Michael H