How to Control Trailer Sway?
Gradually Reduce Speed When Experiencing Trailer Sway–Do Not Slam on the Brakes. Steady the Steering Wheel–Do Not Make Sudden Turns, and Do Not Try to Steer...
Gradually reduce speed when experiencing trailer sway–do not slam on the brakes. Steady the steering wheel–do not make sudden turns, and do not try to steer out of a sway situation. Do not increase speed, since higher speeds make trailer sway more severe. Apply only the trailer brakes to help reduce sway.
How do I stop my trailer from swaying?
Checklist for Preventing Trailer Sway:
- Load your trailer with 60% of the cargo weight in the front half of the trailer box.
- Don't overload your tow vehicle.
- Don't exceed your trailer's maximum gross weight.
- Only load cargo on the inside of the trailer. ...
- Maintain a speed of 55 miles per hour or less.
How do you respond to a trailer sway?
What To Do When Trailer Sway Starts
- Immediately let off the gas pedal and avoid stepping on the brake pedal! ...
- Keep the steering wheel straight. ...
- Let your vehicle slow down on its own.
- If you have trailer brakes, you can manually apply them very gently once the speed has decreased.
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