jlktbk
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Hey all, Was wondering what type of hitch and sway control everyone uses. I have a Reese with friction bar sway control and it can get kind of nerve racking on the interstate. Any Suggestions?
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swebber
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Try the Reese Dual Cam HP and set it up correctly using the directions in the Travel Trailer Hitch set-up in the Towing section of this forum.
I love our hitch as it tows our TT great !
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skipnchar
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I used a friction bar with great success for over 40,000 miles with my 25 footer. That's about the longest trailer that the manufacturer recommends for a friction bar though. Make SURE that you're not one of the users who try to "adjust" the handle on the friction bar. Tighten it up COMPLETELY if you want it to work correctly and make any necessary ADJUSTMENTS using the locking stud below the handle. The last 40,000 plus miles with the 34 footer has been with the Reese Straight Line (duel cam) system. Couldn't be more pleased.
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hemlox
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I also use the Reese Dual Cam and have had no problems at all. Proper set up is the key, as it is with any WD hitch. Good luck.
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Equal-i-zer here. Very happy with it.
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Hensley Arrow, easy to install and no messing with greasy parts every time you hook up.
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troll3193
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Reese 1200lb WD with friction sway
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shorthair
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EZ lift w/100# bars & no sway control. Most of the time I tow up the columbia gorge & theres allways wind but if you stick the front wheels where they need to be & quit worrying about the 31' TT behind you it stays behind & follows along quite well.
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jlktbk
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Great responses everyone, what kind of truck and trailer do you have?
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Terryallan
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jlktbk wrote:Hey all, Was wondering what type of hitch and sway control everyone uses. I have a Reese with friction bar sway control and it can get kind of nerve racking on the interstate. Any Suggestions?
I have the same as you, and have zero sway on any road. I suggest you readjust your hitch. you should have no swa with a correctly setup hitch
BTW. I have a F150, and a 27'TT
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