ShaneA

I am purchasing a toy hauler with a GVWR of 7700 lbs and a dry hitch weight of 693 lbs. I will install a weight distributing hitch, but I am not sure if I should spring for the sway control option. Is the 2011 F150 sway control adequate or do I install the WDH with sway control? One of my concerns is that they will struggle against each other.

jimmyb11eb

get the sway control with the hitch, the electronic sway control is designed to help the sway control not replace it.

Harley6.2

It doesn't really say in depth how the sway control works.

Could may be yaw sensors etc but the fact is it is really only going to be reactive.

Sway control in hitch and weight distribution is preventative. Best $700 I ever spent.

dirtengineer

A good sway control hitch is a good idea. I have a reese dual cam and like it. I have heard that the equalizer is also a good hitch. Definitely should have some sort of sway control with that size of a trailer.

Bgoptmst

Mind linking which toy hauler you are getting?

geabis

The sway control is only active above 40mph and uses steering angle data combined with yaw senceing to know it there is a sway situation it will reduce engine torque, apply the appropriate front brake, and apply trailer brakes if you trailer is so equiped and connected. It is perfectly compatible with a wd and sway controlling hitch and will only compliment your rig.

Do you need the Ford sc? No, not if you are properly loaded and have some experience at towing. ( my $.02) but I don't think you can get a tow package from Ford with out the program. But you can disable it if it should be problematic. The hitch option is a better option as it will work below 40 and doesn't cause wear and tear on the vehicle. But its extra cash out if your pocket.

AndrewM

+1 on getting a good weight distributing hitch w/ sway control. Reese Dual Cam or Equalizer are the top two, without breaking the bank with the Hensley Arrow.

I've used the Equalizer and was very satisfied with it.

Here is a great forum for RV towing advice:

http://www.rv.net/forum/

But watch out for the "must have a 1-ton dually to tow a pop-up camper" group!

ShaneA

Thanks for all of the quick responses. The Reese WDH with dual cam sway control was the system I was considering. Now I can pull the trigger with confidence.

Bgoptmst - The trailer is a Forest River Stealth ss2216.

http://www.forestriverinc.com/nd/pri...T&modelid=3748

I think this will get you there.

rocco

i'm using the dual cam and i absolutely love the way it works, virtually no sway. Make for a very relaxing towing experience.

richf28

Rocco, can I ask you who or how you setup your dual cam hitch? I have the f150 ecoboost screw 4x4 with a 33 ft camper and I can hardly keep the damn thing on the road when there is a vehicle passing or even a slight wind. White knuckles always. I've tried everything I can think of.