Trailer Sway Problems part 3: We fixed it, and then broke it – Fulltime RV Family VLOG
How to fix trailer sway. This is final part of a series of videos about trailer sway. We were traveling from Georgia to Florida, when we started learning some valuable lessons about trailer sway and how to control it. After some frustrating points we came up with a game plan and put into play. Well it fixed the sway for about 3 days till…snap!
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At least I'm not the only thinking the tow vehicle is way wrong for that much weight. Towing 11,000+ pounds usually needed a diesel. It's scary you're Towing that much with that vehicle
You need a real tow vehicle. Ram 3500 dually that toy your using is a death trap
You are a better man than me. LOL
I have never heard a good thing about Camping World.
I am glad I did not choose to a purchase a Husky W.D set up.
Get a Reese R3.
I'm watching you guys justifiably rag on Camping World and low and behold the next commercial that pops up is for Camping World!!
Do you tow with a suburban? Looks like one!
No friction bar though?
I have been pulling with an SUV for years and tried a number of sway control systems. Could not eliminate sway. Finally went with the ProPride. Expensive but worth it from a driving experience and safety perspective. Don't know how it works but it works. Lane changing, trucks passing, effects are negligible. Much safer.
Is that a 1/2 or 3/4 ton sub, first off I would upgrade the tires on the tow vehicle, then add a couple rear leaf springs, this will take care of most of the sway, next upgrade the tires on the trailer, it makes a big difference, and on my 3/4 pu I broke 3 sway bars until I finally got a good one, now that I have a dually I don't even use it any more
Wow, I just stumbled upon this video and now understand how people kill others…You don't call it 38, 38 1/2 when it was clearly 38 and 5/8s…that 1/8 inch is important…and the tow vehicle is way to light for the trailer. Did you not research BEFORE you bought? And to put your kid in it is something totally different. Leave the spandex out next time.
Maybe a 3/4 or one ton would be in order as well.
sure that cracked because of to much force pushing up, you must have had those bars loaded pretty good. And 1000 for a 10k trailer is bare minimum you should have more tongue weight with a trailer like that.
That is the worst setup that I have seen. It's dangerous.
hey what vehicle are you running with (seems to be a Chevy Suburban), what size engine, gear ratio.
Over 11,000lbs on a vehicle with a tow rating of 8,300lbs. Right.
Camping World has a horrible reputation. Never use them!
I purchased a used 20ft camper from Layzee Days in Orillia , Ontario , after pdi i took the trailer to my home and low and behold the black and grey water tanks were full from the first owner and Layzee Days failed to check that , pretty damn poor service from Layzee Days , btw , when i called them , here is what i got " sorry bout that " !
get a pick up truck , that Suburban is out classed , Ford F250 would be better , BTW what year is that Suburban ??
camper world , dont ever think they can help you with a problem on your R V or camper they have smashed mine 6 out of the eight times in there shop, the hitch problem is very easy to solve, wish you were in Utah
1,000 pounds over weight? Try more about 5,000 pounds overweight. The max towing capacity of a suburban is 8,000 pounds. Factor in the tounge weight, gear passengers and water you're way above your limits. You should be towing a 5,500-6,000 pound camper max with that vehicle.