Camper Swaying Over 50mph

[TheF0nz]

Hey everyone,

Bought a 2019 KZ 160rbt to tow around. I typically steal my dad's f250 to tow with but when he needs it I liked the idea of having the Maverick as a fallback, hence getting something so small.

I've towed many trailers and boats with other vehicles but when I pulled this with the Maverick I began to get dangerous sway over 50mph. This was a test drive unloaded with no fluids.

The dry weight of the trailer is 2,696lb and the tongue weight is right around 320lb.

My question is for anyone who has towed a camper with this rig if they had this issue as well and if there was a way you fixed it.

Also it looks very mixed as to whether a WDH would be good for the unibody of a Maverick. I see Ford doesn't say you can't but people say it's bad.....anyone install one with success?

(4k Ecoboost)

Thanks!

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[ejouie]

I use a WD hitch on my unibody. It's a FWD Enclave and tows way better with it. Ford required a WD hitch on the AWD 2019 Explorer.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

If you look at this thread, I spy a set of WDH spring bars,,,,,

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...vel-trailer-towing-update.83540/#post-1381840

HRG

 

[lm126027]

I have found that I may have a tiny bit of sway at high speeds towing my snowmobile trailer when unbalanced (is a little unsettling). Slippery mode does seem to help, but my fix has always to move some of the weight (the 1st sled) a little further forward (maybe 6 or so inches) since the majority of the weight of my sled is the 3 cyl turbo motor. My truck has 250 HP, my sled 200 HP. lol...

 

[Blue316]

Yes, when packing you trailer with gear make sure to store it in the front of the trailer.
Yes a WDH works really well on the Maverick.

 

[Carlitos_92]

Figured I would ask the obvious, just so it can be ruled out... No clue how effective it is, but is this setting turned on?

 

[Maverick123]

This is a sure sign that there isn't enough weight on the front of the trailer

I've never had sway with mine ... full disclosure I also have a curt sway a way

EDIT - it's called the Curt sway control kit

 

[MiMav]

I tow a camper that's usually around 2900 lbs loaded with a tongue weight around 390 lbs and I haven't had a problem with sway (no WDH). Total length is about 17' and height is only 7' so it's somewhat smaller than yours. I travel at 65 MPH but have had it briefly up to 75 MPH when situations required it. If you keep the loaded tongue weight in the 10-15% of total weight I wouldn't expect a problem. WDH with sway control will likely help, but you still shouldn't exceed the max tongue weight of 400 lbs, so adding a WDH will probably put you over the 400 lbs. Ford does not require or rule out a WDH on the Maverick. Ford does allow higher tongue weights on some vehicles when equipped with a WDH vs without a WDH, but not the Maverick.

 

[MiMav]

This is a sure sign that there isn't enough weight on the front of the trailer

I've never had sway with mine ... full disclosure I also have a curt sway a way

Good point, the OP could add sway control without a WDH.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

This is a sure sign that there isn't enough weight on the front of the trailer

I've never had sway with mine ... full disclosure I also have a curt sway a way

Is curt "sway a way" a WDH ?

 

[TheF0nz]

I actually just ordered a friction sway style assembly so I'll let everyone know how it helps. When I load it to go camping I'll shift weight to the front of the axles as well- first camping trip is next weekend so I'll report back when everything is installed.

I appreciate the feedback

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-17200-S...ds=trailer+sway+control&qid=1781363989&sr=8-3

 

[Maverick123]

Is curt "sway a way" a WDH ?

I thought that was the name, but it's this
https://www.curtmfg.com/part/17200

 

[Backin15]

I have used both the friction and weight distribution styles of sway control, both are effective and either should solve your problem. I do prefer the weight distribution though.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I thought that was the name, but it's this
https://www.curtmfg.com/part/17200

So you have to have a Weight Distribution Hitch in order to attach the curt "sway a way too"?
Can it be used as a standalone product. That can hook right up to your trailer's tongue, without a WDH?

 

[kenny nunez]

I have used a friction sway control ant they work great. I had a problem towing a 22’ boat with my 68 F100 short bed At 45mph, with the friction 70-80 solid control.

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