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The_Vintagers

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Posted: 07/20/08 05:45pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

anti-sway bar to my Reese class III hitch? I have seen the type that go from one side of the tongue framing to a socket on the hitch assy. I think, since we just had bearings repacked, it rolls downhill better than the TV.

beneficial?/worth the cost?


it is a 12ft vintage Canned Ham style and a long wheel base Aerostar

Can anyone point the differences in these two beside price.

Pro Series

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Reese

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Polishnurse

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Posted: 07/20/08 05:47pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Yes you can add it, and yes it will help. That size trailer is pretty small but it help to keep it in a straight line behind you. JMHO Bill

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Posted: 07/20/08 05:51pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

When I had my 13' Shasta I put a sway bar on it helped. I also made the mistake putting on radial tires when I changed back to bias tires that helped even more.


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FANDUDE

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Posted: 07/21/08 10:45am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I use a friction sway control on my 19' FAN. This was added to a Reese "type" setup made by Draw Tite, a sister company of Reese. It works just fine. For these smaller, lighter weight trailers a Dual Cam sway control or similar is over kill and can do more harm that good. If the trailer grosses under 5,000 lb. a single sway control is more than enough and makes the ride much more enjoyable.
I use the pro series sway control. I have used the Reese set up in the past. There really is no difference that I can find, other than the added cost for the name. Concerning the tires, I tow with radials LT tires all the time. Would not go back to the bias ply, trailers tire ever. I have no trouble with them, and they last longer to boot.


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Hornet28BHDS

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Posted: 07/21/08 12:42pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

A friction sway bar will help keep that small TT pulling fine. Good luck!


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