Trailer Sway Control Brackets That Don't Require Drilling the Trailer Tongue  

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Hi Randy,

I completely understand wanting to avoid drilling into the trailer tongue but unfortunately, we do not currently carry a custom-fit friction sway control bracket that is designed to bolt into existing tongue holes. Great idea though! The challenge is that trailer tongues vary quite a bit between manufacturers, so there isn't really a universal bolt-on solution for friction sway control brackets that works across all trailers without some drilling.

I recommend taking a look at the Equal-i-zer weight distribution systems. They use no-drill, clamp-on frame brackets that can be adjusted along the trailer frame, so there's no need to drill into the tongue. For example, the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System part # EQ37060ET is designed for trailers with loaded tongue weights between 200 and 600 pounds and provides both weight distribution and sway control in one system.

What I really like about the Equal-i-zer design is that it works to prevent sway rather than correcting it once it starts like the other systems. The hitch head and spring bars create friction along the trailer frame to prevent the sway you feel on the highway when a big truck passes. If sway does begin, that steel-on-steel friction helps bring the trailer back in line.

If your loaded tongue weight falls outside that 200 to 600 pound range, let me know what your loaded tongue weight and trailer weight are, and I'd be happy to recommend the correct Equal-i-zer system for your setup.

What do you tow most often, a camper, a boat, or a car hauler?

expert reply by: Heather A

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