I went left it went right

So, yesterday afternoon we got home, packed up the Z-Pod, hooked it up (I thought) and took off for a quick 1 nighter at our near by state park. A block from the house I heard/felt a sort of bump. Pulled over and checked the hitch and all and things seemed to be OK. Got back in the TV and commened to Janet that my greatest fear was having the trailer "jump" the hitch. I've heard of it happening but it must be so rare that it will probably never happen to us. Went a few more blocks, made the turn onto the main drag, accelerated to 35 (the speed limit) and BANG. Looked behind me and the Pod was bouncing and gyrating in a most unhealthy way. Obviously no longer connected to the TV in the way God intended. Came to a stop and the only apparent damage was a bent sway bar and the bottom of the hitch post was torn up some. No other damage that I could see. Got it hooked back up and came on to the campground. All I keep thinking about is what if I'd been on the interstate doing 60? I may never tow with confidence again. What the heck did I do wrong?

Originally posted by HuronSailor That's scary.  Could you have used a 1 7/8" ball instead of a 2" ball?

I wish it had been that obvious. No, it's the same 2" ball that I've used all along.

Goose, we're remembering the hook up yesterday and I bet that's exactly what happened. Every day I learn something new. I just wish my learning experiences weren't so danged expensive. Not to mention dangerous.

On a related subject. After I rehooked, I was concerned that the emergency brake may have been engaged and in checking it, I pulled the plastic piece out of the connection and just pushed it back in until it seated. Was this correct?

I can't answer that one as this is the first trailer that I have pulled with electric brakes, they are still new to me too.