Hate to break it to you, but you CAN prevent trailer sway… 👀 Before you hit the road: • aim for proper tongue weight (10-15% of the total trailer weight) • make sure your trailer is level • load heavier gear forward of the trailer axles • use a weight distribution hitch when needed If sway starts while you’re on the road: • stay off the breaks • hold the wheel steady • ease off the throttle • let the trailer settle before slowing down #towing #trucking #drivingtips | Weigh Safe

What is trailer sway, and how can you prevent it? Trailer sway is when your trailer starts to move side-to-side, dangerously out of your control. One of the most common causes is an incorrect weight distribution. By following the 60/40 rule, as shown in the video, you can prevent trailer sway. Check out our YouTube Channel, for more information on our trailers or for safe trailering tips: http://uhaulco.com/hh1z50X9tvG #UHaul #TrailerSafety #UHaulTrailers #MovingTips #Safetytips | U-Haul

This has got to be one of the best DIY trailer sway control devices I’ve ever seen. It helps distribute the weight back to the front of the trailer and you could bring a golf cart. Remixed from lambboyfilms on IG #trailerlife #camping #rv #geterdone | New Jersey Outdoor Adventures with Patrick

Steady on -- Sway Control for a Smooth Tow If you're towing a travel trailer, consider installing a sway bar—it's one of the smartest upgrades you can make for improved stability and safer travels. Trailer sway—those scary side‑to‑side movements caused by wind gusts, passing semis, turns, or uneven loads—isn't fun. There are two main types of sway bars: - Hitch sway bars, built into weight‑distribution hitches, hook directly to the trailer and hitch without extra add‑ons. - Adjustable sway bars,