Will Friction Sway Control Stop Swaying Trailer that Already has Weight Distribution
Question:
I have the reese round bar pro 49913 My trailer weight is 6000 empty and 25foot long I am still experiencing sway Would the reese sway bar 83660 be a good choice?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
Hey Mike, so a friction sway control unit like the part # 83660 can help stop some of the sway that starts from wind or passing semis but if you are experiencing persistent sway once you hit a certain speed that will only be fixed by increasing the amount of tongue weight in your trailer relative to the total trailer weight. You need to have between 10 and 15 percent of the total trailer weight as tongue weight.
Or your trailer may be sitting too nose high and you'd need a ball mount with more drop but most likely it's the tongue weight issue.
Mike
4/10/2024
Ok thanks Jameson, I would like to drop my ball mount a couple of holes because I can't open my tailgate without it hitting trailer tounge. If I lower ball mount should I lower the stabilizer saddles also? I have timberlin blocked in suspension now and do not like them. I would like to go to an air lift system. Do you guy's carry that brand? If so witch model you recommend? 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 crew 4x4 6.5ft bed. Thanks for your help
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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
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Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- 500 lbs
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- 700 lbs
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Mike
4/10/2024
Jameson, also my sway is constant above a certain speed.. feels like back of truck is on ice. Thanks