Re: [A/S] Sway driving out of it

["Bob Hightower" <rhightower@xxxxxxx>]

No, it's not more prevalent than you've been led to believe. The biggest
part of the problem is the tow vehicle wheelbase, and the proper use of the
load-leveling hitch, sway bar or not.

As said many times here, the longer the wheelbase, the better. Can't
elaborate on that any more. The proper hitch use includes insuring that the
entire rig, from the front axle of the tow vehicle to the rear bumper of the
trailer, is LEVEL. Far too many times I've seem rigs going down the road
with the tail end too low, indicating that  the hitch height is incorrect,
or that there is too much tension on the torsion bars of the hitch. Even the
opposite occurs, with the tension so loose that the tow vehicle rear and the
front of the trailer being way below the level line.

Any modern hitch/sway bar combination will dampen sway if used
correctly.....some are better than others. I use both the Reese dual cam and
the Hensley, and personally, like the Hensley better. But the Reese served
well for quite some time. I only switched to the Hensley because I got a 31'
trailer. With my 27', I can use the Reese comfortably, with little or no
sway.

And, as with any tow combination, speed plays a part as well...too fast, and
you begin to surrender some control.

Bob Hightower
WBCCI 11365
'76 31' Sov
'72 27' Overlander