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Originally Posted by acrane
Husband's brother says we need to use a torsion bar when pulling our Excella, I thought it should be a sway bar.Which is best?Alice
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hi alice and welcome to the forums...
in the interest of family tranquility...why not use one of each?
the terms confuse
with so many names for the same thing
and so little understanding of either, them, it and so on
*weight distribution bars, load distributing bars, spring bars, load bars...
are a few of the common names for bars (w/d) or hardware,
that improve weight distribution on the tow vehicle and trailer axles...
when tongue weights are 500lbs or greater...yes use them
when tongue weights are <500lbs...maybe use them
*sway bars, antisway bars, friction bars and so on...
are common terms for bars (a/s) or hardware intended to reduce sway...
many folks use devices like this too...
some feel that if the tv is big enough,
or the trailer small enough,
sway control isn't needed
i don't know whats best,
but i use sway control too...
on some hitches the 'bars' do both (w/d and a/s)
some hitches have both features built in...
some hitches can have either feature added...
some hitches don't have either...
search the forums for these terms...
and read all the posts, views, facts and expressions on w/d and a/s...
or provide more info here,
like what brand hitch and other bits
or take a look at websites related to this issue...
i don't use an equal i zer but the reece websit has some basic info with pictures!
http://www.equalizerhitch.com/
and since when do you listen to your brother in law?
what's your hubby think?
does your brother in law listen to you?
does his wife listen to him?
is anyone listening anymore?
cheers
2air'