Weight Distribution Recommendation with Best Sway Control for Jayco Travel Trailer

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I have a jayco travel trailer 37’ 1200+ tongue weight and about 10500lbs. I’m currently using a camco recurve r6 hitch. I’m getting quite a bit of sway on the inner state. I’m kinda thinking my hitch is in adequate? Was considering a Reese Straight Line 1500lb bars. The camco is a nice hitch but the weight I’m towing just think in need a better sway control system..

asked by: Michael W

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The Reese Strait Line systems like the part # RP66130 that you referenced has the best sway control over any other WD system including the Camco you have. It's the only one that works to fight sway before it starts. You will see a reduction in sway with this kit. Also keep in mind that if you can move any of the trailer's cargo forward to add more tongue weight you'll also see a reduction in sway.

For a hitch ball you'd then want the part # C40030 and for a shank part # RP54970.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I recommend the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shock Absorbers #RM82MR for your 2022 Forest River Grey Wolf 24JS black label. This kit is specifically designed to work with your 3,500lb axles and will replace your double eye…

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Answer 2

There are a few different ReCurve R3 weight rating options available so I don't know exactly what system you have and if it's properly rated for your trailer with just that info. Your old trailer was rated to weigh up to 4,400 lbs and your…

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We can get your 2022 Forest River R-Pod RP-193 set up with a weight distribution hitch with sway control, and while we don't offer the Recurve, we do have an option that is better, from Fastway: - Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway…

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Hey Martin, it's great to hear from you again! If I were in your shoes I'd go with the Eaz-Lift ReCurve R3 rated for 1,000 lbs of tongue weight so you're able to still load a few things up in your truck bed (behind your rear axle) and not…

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Answer 5

The sales person is partially right because they sold you a system that has a maximum tongue weight of 1,000lbs, and, what you need is a weight distribution system like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37140ET…

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If you choose a hitch that is too light for your application it will not be effective. If you choose a hitch that is too heavy, you'll suffer a rigid ride and a bouncy trailer. Ideally you want a system that has a tongue weight capacity where…

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I recommend using the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch #RM-061 to remove the rattle and stabilize your ReCurve R6 weight distribution hitch. This is made in the USA with a zinc finish to help prevent corrosion better than the vinyl coated Stabilizer #e99007…

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Answer 8

The good news is that weight distribution shanks from different brands are all made with standardized hole diameter and spacing so it is possible, for example, to use a Reese shank with an Equal-i-zer head and vice-versa. We don't offer your…

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Answer 9

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow, this figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. Since your…

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If you go with a weight distribution system that is rated too high for the trailer being towed you'll end up with a really harsh ride quality. So based on knowing your tongue weight will be between 600 and 800 lbs the best Fastway weight…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are looking for a weight distribution system for a 2018 K-Z Escape Mini M181SS but are having issues with ground clearance. If that is the case then the best option we have with this information would be to use a system that has…

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Answer 12

Hey Geoff, a weight distribution hitch will effectively reduce the amount of tongue weight on your hitch. Spring bars will instead help to distribute that weight more evenly between the rear axle of the vehicle and the trailers axle. It sounds like…

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