Do I Need Sway Control for My 15-Foot Mobile Scout Camper Towing with Honda Pilot?  

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Hello Debbie,

Thanks for writing in! I'm glad you found us!

Generally speaking, sway control is recommended, but it isn't always required. With a 15-foot vintage Mobile Scout behind your 2010 Honda Pilot, it really comes down to how the camper is loaded and how it tows.

The first thing you'll want to do is make sure the camper is loaded correctly. Your loaded tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of the trailer's total loaded weight. For example, if your Mobile Scout weighs 2,500 lbs loaded and ready to camp, your tongue weight should be between 250 and 375 lbs. If it weighs 3,000 lbs loaded, your tongue weight should be between 300 and 450 lbs. If your tongue weight is below that range, the trailer isn't loaded properly, which is one of the most common causes of trailer sway or fishtailing.

Once you've confirmed the trailer is loaded correctly, take it for a drive. If it tows straight and feels stable, you likely don't need to add sway control. If you notice the trailer moving around in crosswinds, when being passed by larger vehicles, or at highway speeds, you will want the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System with 4-Point Sway Control - 4,000 lbs GTW, 400 lbs TW # EQ37040ET. It will distribute the weight more evenly across your Pilot while providing built-in 4-point sway control to help keep the trailer tracking straight behind you.

Did you just buy the camper? Have you been able to take it out for the first trip?

expert reply by: Kate F

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Debbie A.

7/27/2026

I bought it one year ago, and have been on 4 trips. I am a bit nervous at interstate speeds, more comfortable at 65, which is why I kinda prefer 2 lane highways! I notice a sway in the right lanes on interstates where they are rutted a bit more.

Kate F.

7/27/2026

@DebbieA What you're describing is actually pretty common. The ruts in the right lane can cause the trailer to follow the grooves in the pavement, making it feel like it's moving around more than it really is. Since you've already been on four trips and you're comfortable towing at 65 MPH, it doesn't sound like you have a major sway issue, just more road conditions. That said, if your Mobile Scout is loaded correctly with 10% to 15% tongue weight, you will really like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System with 4-Point Sway Control - 4,000 lbs GTW, 400 lbs TW # EQ37040ET. It will make the trailer feel more planted behind your Pilot and give you more confidence on the interstate. One of the reasons I like the Equal-i-zer is its 4-point sway control. It does an excellent job keeping the trailer in line. You may hear a little noise during tight turns, but that's completely normal. That's just the friction points doing their job.