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Old 08-17-2015, 06:12 AM   #1
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sway bar

I'm pulling a 16' Sport with a 2015 Ford Explorer. Looking for advice on Pro Pride or Hensley is one of these necessary on this light of a trailer?
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Old 08-17-2015, 06:22 AM   #2
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Old 08-17-2015, 07:28 AM   #3
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No X 2. Just get the hitch height right.


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Not really necessary for the weights involved, however....
It's never a bad thing to have more safety systems in place. Perhaps other forum people can cite examples through personal experiences.
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Towing principles of the tow vehicle and trailer both being level still apply. A short light trailer can have more of a problem with fishtailing than a longer trailer. I agree that an expensive hitch may not be necessary. I would consider a simple weight distribution hitch with a friction sway bar.
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