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

[Airstream12557@xxxxxxx]

You also hear earlier from Jim Smith, a long time trailer tower.  He has no 
concern for sway and said, in summary, in a recent post:

"I personally believe the secret to solving most of the sway problems is 1st a 
properly loaded trailer My 24 ft tradewind weighs aprox 6000lb loaded With 
the toungh mounted generator and a full fresh water tank I have a toungh weight 
of about 1000 lb.I use no equalizing hitch or sway bars.I have towed many 
thousands of miles in all kinds of road conditions execpt snow and ice in Montana 
on a calm day the cross winds were abour 40 mph and the semis passed me at 
aprox 99.9 mph I never Experinced white knuckles driving.Do i reccomed this setup 
for any one? No this is what works for me and I will continue to use this setup.
2nd I believe it is very importent to have a vechile up to the task.I tow 
with a 2500 Dodge Cummins Diesel with helper springs ans Air shocks also I use a 
vert short hitch bar bringing the weight as far forward as possable.
Jim Smith"

Jim makes two valid points, namely 1) the trailer must have adequate tongue 
weight, and 2) you need a proper tow vehicle.  

You will find a number of people on the list that do not use a Hensley hitch 
and do not feel that one is required to have a safe, swayless towing 
experience.

Sam
WBCCI 12557