WDH or sway bar

I tend to agree with both points of view.  I've never had sway problems and I've never used a sway bar or a WDH and I've towed a lot of different trailers.  I pay attention to how the weight is distributed on the trailer, which is hardly ever a difficult proposition and can be very easily accomplished with the r-pod without the use of a shovel.  Maybe, but I doubt it, I'm better than average at pulling trailers.  There is a mindset one should be in when pulling a trailer, in my opinion.  If other people don't realize that or think that pulling a trailer should be no different than not pulling a trailer, those people are likely to run into issues -- again, my opinion, and I really don't think there are many people that dumb.

Never having used a sway bar or WDH, I certainly can't fault people who do.  They seem to serve the intended purpose and apparently they satisfy people as to their worthiness.  That's great.  If you feel you need them or are more comfortable with them, by all means use them.  They don't come without costs, in dollars, weight, and inconvenience, but again, many people seem to find them worth it and even necessary.

If I ever try pulling with a WDH and sway control I may become an instant convert, I don't know.  I've toyed with the idea of getting a 600# E2 or something similar just to try it.  If I don't like it I figure I can sell it as "like new" and maybe it will cost me $100 for the experiment.  We'll see.  I'm getting ready for an 800 mile (one way) trip and back with the pod.  Maybe I'll add the E2 to the expenses for this trip.  I made the same trip last year with zero issues though, so it's a tough sell for me.

TT

A good friend of mine used this analogy - AntiSway/WDH is sort of like a seatbelt, you may have never needed one yet, but when you do, you will be glad you have one.  All it takes it the wrong conditions to make them worth every penny.  Some folks find the ride is improved, and I think that's a plus right out of the box.  But when that event occurs that and you survive because of your seat belts, you wear them every moment.  Seat belts have saved my family, someday a WDH/antisway system could save your life and maybe someone you love.  

I stand by my original statement- a properly loaded trailer has NO need for a sway control, WD hitch or not.

I agree. But, I have a 2"lift & 33" off road tires on a vehicle that has a 104"wheelbase. All of those items work against stability. I'm sure, given my years (& miles) of towing experience that I could haul that 3000 lb trailer most anywhere safely.
Heck I once hauled a tandem axle car trailer, overloaded with staw bales, with an Elcamino using a bumper hitch 35 miles. Not smart, but I was young. Got it home without scratch, as safely as possible.
That said, after using the WDH with sway control built in, I am a believer. But as you said, its not for everyone. But I think it would be very helpful for someone with less experience or a more marginal tow vehicle.

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I lied--Kind of. In the blow over messages, I stated that after my accident several years ago that I have used a WDH, but no sway control since. I should have stated sway control on the WDH or trailer. My Tundra, like many trucks is equipped with a built in anti-sway system that is enacted automatically whenever the truck or trailer starts to sway, AND to add to my lies, I installed a Toyota Racing Development sway bar on the rear suspension of my truck. So, I guess my sway control is just handled in a different manner. Sorry for my accidental prevarications.