Can Friction Sway Control Be Added To Small Travel Trailer Without Weight Distribution Hitch?

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What if I have a 2 5/16 ball. Does it mater if it’s the larger ball?

asked by: Perry

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You sure can!

You would just mount either the Curt Friction Sway Control # 17200 or Reese Friction Sway Control # 83660 to the frame of your Travel Trailer.

You will then add the Reese Sway-Control Bracket # RP26003 to your ball mount if you have a 2" trailer hitch receiver, or # RP26005 if you have a 1-1/4" trailer hitch receiver.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Perry

6/4/2021

What if I have a 2 5/16 ball. Does it mater if it’s the larger ball?

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Samuel C.

6/4/2021

The sway control and bracket will work just fine with your 2-5/16" hitch ball. The only thing that will matter is matching the sway-control bracket to the size of the trailer hitch receiver on your vehicle.

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Answer 1

Yes, it will Clinton. The Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems item #17200 uses a telescoping inner bar with friction pads to fight trailer sway. You can adjust the tension with the easily accessible handle. You will need a ball…

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Answer 3

Sway control is designed to be used in situations where the trailer sways under adverse conditions such as high winds or when large vehicles are passing causing the trailer to become unstable. Sway control also helps if you have to maneuver suddenly.…

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Answer 4

The Curt RockerBalls #C82KR are not to be used with sway control. The 2 systems will fight against each other as you are driving. They also will not fit the Curt Forged Ball Mounts #C45341. They require the 2-1/2" wide ball mount for the…

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Answer 5

We definitely have some options available for your 2021 Audi Q8. With your trailer sitting right at 24 inches tall and the hitch sitting at 17 inches, I am going to suggest going with 7 inches of rise. The Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches #C45448…

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Answer 6

The Replacement Ball and Plate Assembly part #C17201 should work just fine for your Jayco Jay Flight SLX 8 whether you have theReese Friction Sway Control Kit part #83660 or the Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems part #17200.…

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Answer 7

All of the friction sway control units like the Curt #17200 that you referenced require drilling into the trailer frame. We do have electric sway control units like the Tuson part #335TSC-1000 which uses sensors to detect trailer sway and apply the…

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Answer 8

The smallest diameter hitch ball we have is actually 1-1/4 inches in diameter and is designed for use with friction sway control systems like #83660. The threaded shank diameter of this ball is 5/8 of an inch.

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Answer 9

The Reese Sway-Control Bracket #RP26003 is 1/2 an inch thick, so you will need to order a ball with a longer shank more than likely. A lot of our customers order balls with longer shanks along with this bracket. Since ball mount platforms can vary in…

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Answer 10

The Curt Spectrum #C51170 will light up from green to red (with the trailer connected) depending on what power setting you chose. This will be the case whether you are parked or heading down the road. I confirmed this with my contact at Curt.…

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Answer 11

Hey Joe, while I don't know what brake controller you have you should be able to unplug it from the back of the brake controller and that would accomplish what you are wanting. What brake controller do you have?

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Answer 12

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