Can Sway Control Be Used on a Trailer that Uses a Pintle Hitch Set Up
Question:
I tow a 16000 GVW trailer with a 2016 F350 with a 20,000 lb. receiver. It has a pintle hitch set up. What type of sway control is available?
asked by: Kevin G
Expert Reply:
The only way to use sway control on a trailer that uses a pintle hitch set up is to use the Tuson electronic sway control system # 335TSC-1000. The trailer has to have electric brakes to use this though. When it senses sway it will apply the trailer brakes accordingly to reduce or stop the sway. I have included a link to a video review for you.
The only other option is to switch from a pintle set up to a regular ball coupler. Then you could use friction sway control bars or, even better, a weight distribution system with sway control.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tuson Trailer Sway Control System - Electronic - Up to 4 Axles
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Only
- Severe Sway
- Tuson RV Brakes
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Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - 12 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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