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    Posted: 01 Mar 2019 at 7:05am
Originally posted by ROD-POD

We are expecting Jeep to release the new Gladiator (Jeep Truck) which has a tow cap of 7650 lbs.

This is one of those topics that periodically come up because it is very important.

The perceived need for sway control is very individualistic, some people like belt and suspenders.

At 7650 pounds, do you need sway control?

From the Ford website (picked at random) -  

https://owner.ford.com/support/how-tos/exterior/trailers-towing-loading/how-to-towing-guide.html


Class II (Trailers) – Medium-Duty
2,001-3,500 lb. Gross Trailer Weight
350 lb. Gross Tongue Weight
Used for single-axle, small- to medium-length trailers up to 18 feet
Used on midsize cars, trucks, and SUVs
Conventional weight-distributing hitch not required unless specified for a particular vehicle
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Sway is caused by the trailer weight distribution, so is really independent of the tow vehicle. A  heavier tow vehicle will control sway better, but its always best to eliminate the problem at its source.  If you keep your tongue weight over about 11% of your total trailer weight under all loading conditions then you've probably accomplished that and then sway control becomes a personal "belt and suspenders" decision. 

I run a relatively light tow vehicle so I subscribe to the belt and suspenders approach, others might choose differently. Some here even choose to wear a belt and 2 sets of suspenders (mechanical sway control plus active sway control).
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