What is trailer sway mitigation?
Trailer sway mitigation automatically controls the braking of the tow vehicle’s wheels independently to counter the forces of the fishtailing trailer.
How do you mitigate a trailer sway?
Checklist for Preventing Trailer Sway:
- Load your trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in the front half of the trailer box.
- Don’t overload your tow vehicle.
- Don’t exceed your trailer’s maximum gross weight.
- Only load cargo on the inside of the trailer.
- Maintain a speed of 55 miles per hour or less.
Why does my utility trailer sway back and forth?
Trailer sway can be a result of crosswinds, drafts from passing semi-trucks or descending hills using incorrect braking technique, according to Mark Polk in his RV Tech Tips series on RVTravel.com. The front of trailers are aerodynamic to improve towing gas mileage, but the sides aren’t.
How does trailer sway control work?
The trailer sway control employs an angled sensor inside the steering wheel assembly to measure the driver’s rotational movement around a vehicle’s axis (yaw), which determines vehicle direction.
Is some trailer sway normal?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, swaying will increase as the speed of your vehicle increases. It is recommended for anyone hauling a trailer to follow the posted speeds for trucks which typically do not exceed 55 miles per hour. If you are noticing excessive trailer sway make sure to check your speed.
Can you pull a trailer without sway bars?
Sway control or sway bar hitches are optional pieces of equipment that you can add to your camper or hitch to prevent sway. Although they’re not required, adding a sway bar will provide a much more comfortable and stable towing experience and give you peace of mind.
Will a bigger truck reduce trailer sway?
Sure, a big truck with a big engine and heavy-duty transmission will allow you to pull more weight, but there is absolutely no way it can control trailer sway. Here’s why. The point at which the trailer is connected to the truck does not change, regardless of vehicle size.