How to Reduce Sway When Towing a Trailer With a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado

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I have a 2013 silverado 1500 CCab 6.5 ft bed with a factory tow package. I pull at cruiser 27.5 travel trailer using a hitch that has weight equalizer bars. My hitch weight is ~ 500 # and the trailer fully loaded is about 7,500#. Both of these capacities are well within what Chevy says the truck can handle. My question is about sway. When I get over 60 mph the trailer begins to feel very unstable and a start to get sway. I load carefully and balance so I do not think I can blame the load here. I have been looking at your offerings for stabilization and anti-sway but could use some advice. Perhaps the sway is simply part of the travel trailer - but - if there is a product that works with the trucks suspension system to make the trailer more side-to-side stable Ill buy it in a heartbeat. My next trailer with be a 5th wheel and I will move up in truck capacity, but I am not ready to do that yet. thanks.

asked by: Pat

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I have a couple of recommendations for you. A truck suspension enhancement system will help reduce sag and will help with sway especially if you are close to the maximum towing weight limit of your truck. If you are not close to the weight limit, adding suspension enhancement systems will enhance driving stability. I recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TGMRCK15S for your truck. These will help stabilize and level your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.

However, if you do not have an anti-sway bar nor an anti-sway system with your weight distribution system, adding one of these will be the best way to reduce sway while towing your trailer. If you have a notch on your weight distribution system for an anti-sway bar, I recommend the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 for your trailer. As your trailer wants to sway, this bar will stay stiff keeping your trailer from moving as much.

To add an anti-sway system you will have to replace your existing weight distribution set-up entirely with a weight distribution and anti-sway control system similar to the Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37061ET. This system will not only distribute the weight of your trailer, but keep your trailer from swaying.

I attached an installation video for the Timbren Suspension System on a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, which is the same process as your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. I also attached review video for the Equal-I-zer weight distribution system and an installation video for the Reese Sway Control bar you may find helpful. I also attached a help article on common weight distribution questions you may want to check out as well.

expert reply by: Sarah H

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Answer 1

Thanks for the photo and the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TGMRCK15S you mentioned is a good option for helping keep your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 level, but the best option is something a little different, the RoadActive Suspension…

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Answer 2

I have two options for you to help with squatting while towing with your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. These two options are the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TGMRCK15S and the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part…

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Answer 3

The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs like part #SSR-209-40 can be in contact with the jounce spring contact point without a load present. Depending on which kit you have, there is sometimes a spacer that will allow you to have either a slight…

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Answer 4

Hey Braden, good question. Sounds like you’ve got your setup pretty close already. For the most part, you want the trailer riding level or just slightly nose down but no more than about a ½ inch. A little nose down helps keep your weight on the…

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The SumoSprings Helper Springs, #SSR-302-54, will operate with no issues under normal driving conditions. The springs are designed to begin to impact the truck's suspension when the suspension is under a load. The OEM suspension components, like…

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I looked up the owners manual for your truck and your maximum trailer weight capacity is 9,200 lbs and your GCWR is 15,000 lbs. Timbrens #TGMRCK15S are designed to help support the rear of the vehicle when towing a trailer. They essentially stop the…

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Answer 7

It's pretty normal to experience a rough ride with the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System part #T28MR on a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 while going over bumps unloaded. There isn't much that can be done to stop that with these springs but…

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Answer 8

All of the Timbren and other rear-axle jounce-spring kits we have for your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4, shown on the linked page, feature a bolt-on installation. If you refer to the linked page for Timbren kit #TGMRCK15S you will see in the…

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Answer 9

The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part #TGMRCK15S is a great option to help reduce sag while towing with a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 but they do have a tendency to ride rough as the material is very dense. I think the perfect option…

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Answer 10

The SuperSprings product will somewhat help with the bouncing you're experiencing, but I'd recommend that system more for preventing rear end sag and sway. For what you're experiencing, I'd recommend either an air bag system or a Aeon…

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Answer 11

For your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the addition of the jounce springs in the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, #TGMRCK15S, will not change your normal daily use of your truck except with bumps. These jounce springs are pretty strong,…

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Answer 12

For your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 towing a mid-sized, 6,000 lb travel trailer, the best SumoSprings for your application are going to be the 1,500 lb capacity SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SS95MR. These will give you the right amount of…

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