run 1 or 2 anti-sway bars

[RollingDownTheHighway]

Right now I'm running with 1 anti-sway on the right side, and I noticed when coming down a hill it pulls to the right (some times not all), I was wondering if I should run 2 anti-sway bars or ???


How many are others running on their setups?

[VTX Al]

Perhaps you are cranking it down too tight ???

....VTX-AL

[RollingDownTheHighway]

I go about 4 turns and that gets is snug, not too tight but some friction on it

[caper]

I run with 2. Have not had any sway since. Semi's can pass and no sway. How long is your TT? Longer units need 2.

[RollingDownTheHighway]

its a 27' BH Shasta Revere, (the overall is 30). I'm thinking I should go get another one for the left side.

[jrennich]

I was told anything under 26' overall length they recommend 1 sway bar. Over that length they would like you to have 2. But that was the dealers preference that they tell to new buyers. I run with 1 on mine (overall length 29') and have not had an issue after adjusting the brake tension screw.

[rbarrieau]

what is a brake tention screw?

[shineysideup]

Originally Posted by rbarrieau

what is a brake tention screw?

It's the screw that is on the other side of the tensioning lever. You can tighten this to compensate for wear etc. The sway control is really just a big brake pad sandwiched between a metal bar. I have two sway controllers, I only use both on extremely windy days. My trailer is 25' overall. The instructions for my sway control recommended two units for trailers over 25 feet.

happy camping,

[rbarrieau]

great advise mine was kinda loose.

[RichieD]

i just picked up a second sway bar from harbor freight for 29$! shasta revere 30 ckbh (33' overall). my first sway bar (husky) instructions state >26' need two.
whats funny is when I asked the dealership to please make sure I have everything I need for the trailer truck combo (perfect opportunity to sell me 2 bars) they told me all I need is one! I just installed the second one and have not towed yet but will in two days...

[RollingDownTheHighway]

I have a 27' Revere BH (30 overall) and going on a trip that long with it, I figured 2 won't hurt anything.

@richluden, your TV is the same as mine (from your signature), how does yours tow?

[RichieD]

My TV tows good! The only sway issue I've had is when a large semi truck passes me. Hopefully this second sway bar will help! I average 9-10 gpm cruising @ 55-65 mph. I leave the tow/haul mode on to prevent the trans from overheating. If I am on a long flat road, I can turn it off. I try to keep the temp <190 F. How does yours tow? Do you know your GCVW? I weighed mine loaded=13,650 lbs (truck is rated @15,000 lbs GCVWR)

[RollingDownTheHighway]

Mine does good, I have the samething when a semi or convoy of semis pass me, though the hills raise my tranny temp up a little but up here in the NE its nothing but hills, but when I headed to DE, it towed great and my tranny temp ran about 192-198, though it was July an outside temp of 95 at times. How are you keeping your tranny temp less then 190? I was there at times in the summer without towing on a hot day going up and down the hills where I live.

I haven't weighed mine yet, I'm going to on our first trip of the season. Getting kind of jonesing to get camping again.

Its hard to tell in your avatar, is your truck a quad cab or extended? Mine is extended, 2010 1500 LT (flexfuel) which did extremely well with fuel towing this summer. Better then I thought it would actually

[RichieD]

Yeah we are jonesing to! We are going to ft. wilderness (disney) in a couple of days and we can't wait. I made a few mods to the trailer I cant wait to try out like electric tongue jack and a new storage box on the back slide out bumper for hitch equipment storage. My trans temp does go up around 198 when I start going up and down hills (freeway overpasses). If I stay on flat roads I can keepit a bit lower.

Its an extended cab 1500 lt 5.3 3.42 gear and the tow package. I thought the same thing with fuel consumption, I expected worse than what I get!

[RollingDownTheHighway]

Nice, that'll be a fun time.

We have the exact truck then . I'll post a pic of mine setup later on tonight

I looked at the electric jack yesterday on camping world, but not sure yet of it, (my son likes to disconnect/connect the camper, he's 8) LOL

[RichieD]

have you installed a second sway bar and if so, any difference noticed? Harbor Freight has a 3500# jack for 139.00... I will post pics of our upcoming trip!

[youroo]

Originally Posted by richludden

My TV tows good! The only sway issue I've had is when a large semi truck passes me. Hopefully this second sway bar will help! I average 9-10 gpm cruising @ 55-65 mph. I leave the tow/haul mode on to prevent the trans from overheating. If I am on a long flat road, I can turn it off. I try to keep the temp <190 F. How does yours tow? Do you know your GCVW? I weighed mine loaded=13,650 lbs (truck is rated @15,000 lbs GCVWR)

9-10 gallon per mile isnt very good mileage. Youroo!!

[RollingDownTheHighway]

@richludden, no not yet, I'm going to prior to heading to Mrytle this up coming summer. right now its sitting in my driveway winterized

[RichieD]

Youroo, You're right!!!! I should have bought a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 so I could get better towing fuel economy. With my 100 mile/day work commute and 5% tow travel/year that would have made alot more sense! thank you for enlightening me with your wisdom on the "1 or 2 anti-way bar issue" as well!!

[youroo]

Originally Posted by richludden

Youroo, You're right!!!! I should have bought a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 so I could get better towing fuel economy. With my 100 mile/day work commute and 5% tow travel/year that would have made alot more sense! thank you for enlightening me with your wisdom on the "1 or 2 anti-way bar issue" as well!!

2 Youroo!!