Recommended Weight Distribution Sway Control for 2013 Lincoln Navigator and 33 Foot Travel Trailer

Updated 10/09/2017 | Published 10/07/2017

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Replacement Sway Control Tab for Weight Distribution System - Weld On

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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch

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Replacement Weight Distribution Bolt-Together Round Bar Head

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Question:

I have a 2013 Lincoln Navigator 4X4 with heavy duty towing package, my bumper camper is a 33foot 3inch long, today I experienced a lot of swaying while driving above 55mph. I already have a sway bar installed, how can I reduce or eliminate this swaying? Thank you

asked by: Daniel W

Helpful Expert Reply:

If you already have a sway bar installed, you have some help, but not enough. The friction sway bars are for trailers under 26 feet long, so you would need to add a second one for a trailer of your length. This will require a bracket like # 3442 to be welded on to secure the 2nd friction bar to a ball mount or a weight distribution head with two options like # PS58442 to mount a second bar like # 83660.

For the best sway control option, I recommend upgrading your system to a weight distribution system with integrated sway control. The best system in my opinion is the Reese Strait-Line which is the only system that actively fights sway by design versus just mitigating it once it begins to occur. The system you need will be based on the total tongue weight of your system which is the loaded tongue weight of your trailer along with any cargo weight behind the rear axle of your Navigator. For instance, the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # RP66084 is rated for total tongue weight ranging between 600 and 1200 lbs.

I've attached an article to assist. Let me know if you have further questions.

expert reply by: Jason S