Number of Sway Controls to Use on a 27ft Travel Trailer

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hi there i just purchased at travel trailer 27ft long,dry weight 6138lbs, they only sold me one1 swaybar with my load dist.do you think i need 1 more or will i be ok with the 1,tow vehical is a 2011 ford f-150 with heavy tow package 5.0 liter engine.

asked by: Lindsay

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I would definitely recommend using two sway controls especially if the trailer is 26 feet or longer or over 6000 lbs, see link to weight distribution questions and answer. Make sure the weight distribution system you are using has a hole for a ball to connect the additional sway control on the left side of the head unit, if not, you will want to look into weight distribution systems that allow for two sway controls.

Another important note is to remove or disengage your sway controls when backing up or in inclement weather.

You can use only one sway control, however, if you experience any sway by winds or from passing large trailers you may want to add that second sway control.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

Yes, the head of the TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution System #TLWD1000 has ball holes for allowing you to two friction sway control units to it if you wanted like with the Reese kit part #83660.

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Answer 2

The best way to determine what system will work for you is to know what your total tongue weight is. The total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully-loaded-ready-to-tow trailer added to the weight of any cargo you place behind the rear…

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I reached out to my contact at TorkLift and he said that the brackets for the TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution System #TLWD1000 measure just under 4" when it comes to width. He did say that if the brackets don't fit your…

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To install the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit, item #83660, on the right side, you will need to hook up the vehicle and trailer and pull forward so they are in a straight line with each other. You then mount the sway control ball on the weight…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hello Greg, I have an excellent option for you, but I’m afraid you’re right—the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #BW53FR is designed for a loaded tongue weight of 600-1,600 pounds. Even if you are only slightly over this…

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