Can Sway Control be Used on a Trailer without Using Weight Distribution

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Can i just use a sway control without weight distribution system? thanks

asked by: Bob

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you can use the Reese Friction Sway control part # 83660 without a weight distribution system.

You would just need to use the tab part # RP26003 on the ball mount as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

This is a great question. I called my contact at Progress Manufacturing (creator of Equalizer and FastWay Weight Distribution products) to pick his brain on this topic. He explained that weight distribution (WD) and sway control products rely on…

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Answer 2

You do NOT have to plug in both the 15-amp and 30-amp male ends to use the Power Grip RV Power Maximizer #CAM55025. You can plug in just the 15-amp or just the 30-amp male end and it will still work. The 30 or 15 amp end not plugged in will NOT be…

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Answer 3

The Curt RockerBall 2-5/16" Shock Absorbing Hitch Ball and Ball Mount #C45WR has a 7,500 lb trailer weight and 750 lb tongue weight capacity which while it was not formally Class Rated I would say it's between a III and a IV.

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Answer 4

The anti-swivel base on the #C45WR is missing a tab on one side to make it compatible with the sway control tab. This does not adversely impact the performance. You can use the #C40047 with the #D320 but you would have to bend or cut one of the tabs…

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You will need to check your owners manual to see what the trailer towing capacity is for your Touareg. Many times the construction of a vehicle will restrict the amount of weight the vehicle can tow. I looked at a 2010 Touareg and the trailer hitch…

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The Trailer King RST are a pretty middle of the road tire, not bad but not a top of the line tire. On the other hand the Kenda Loadstar ST tires are a high quality tire designed and strenuously tested in Ohio to make sure the tires are as reliable,…

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Answer 7

The Lippert Sway Command #LC380605 and Tuson Electronic Sway Control System #335TSC-1000 are both similar in how they at installed since you splice them into the trailer brake circuit on the trailer side. They both have lights to help troubleshoot if…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Hello Gregg. Yes, I have a great set up for you. For your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C26VV. This hitch can handle a tongue weight of 500 pounds, and a towing capacity of 5,000…

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Answer 10

The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part #90885 with the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part #3015-P is what I recommend for a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 over the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller…

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Answer 11

The best brake controller for your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is from Redarc, and the correct part number for it and the needed wiring adapter is the following: - Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Trailer Brake Controller #RED24FR - Wiring Adapter for Tow-Pro…

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Answer 12

First you will need the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit #ETBC7L which will connect to the 4-way on your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. The kit includes the wiring needed to power the charge line which will allow you to use the Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller…

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