Will the Curt Friction Sway Control Work w/out a Weight Distribution System?

Updated 01/03/2026 | Published 12/24/2025

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Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems

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Question:

Will your sway control operate with a single pole connected to car?

asked by: Clinton B

Expert Reply:

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 mount like the Curt Ball Mount w/ Sway Control Tab for 2" Hitches item # D320 to attach the Curt Friction Sway Control item # 17200.

What kind of trailer do you have and what is your tow vehicle's year, make, and model?

You can add this information, along with any other questions you have, where it says Reply to Jerred H.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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James

12/30/2025

I use the sway bar without a weight distribution system and does help. It is not necessary if you do use a weight distribution system.

Paul T.

12/30/2025

It was for our granddaughters r pod. It worked well. Thank you for asking Paul T

Jerred H.

12/31/2025

@PaulT You're welcome! Glad it's working so well.

Dennis S.

12/30/2025

I have about 2000 miles of towing our 30 foot trailer. I was using a ford f150 6.2 engine. There was a huge difference in sway control using the friction sway control with weight distribution . I highly recommend using one.

Glenn

1/3/2026

I have used the friction sway control for 2 years with my F-150 towing my R-Pod and it has worked well. I did damage a ball mount with sway control by failing to remove the sway control when backing the trailer (which it warns against doing)!