I was going through the stuff that I acquired when I purchased my camper from my Grandma and I found a second sway control friction bar kit. Has anyone every used 2? (one on each side). I was considering it since my tow vehicle is on the smaller side. 2012 FF 214wsd being pulled by a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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I've used 2 for a while. The built in friction sway control hitches are not that efective. Depends what you're towing with and how much tonque weight you have. I'm currently running a Hensley which is the only hitch that offers true built in sway control. The propride is also a Hensley design which many use.I was going through the stuff that I acquired when I purchased my camper from my Grandma and I found a second sway control friction bar kit. Has anyone every used 2? (one on each side). I was considering it since my tow vehicle is on the smaller side. 2012 FF 214wsd being pulled by a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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I was going through the stuff that I acquired when I purchased my camper from my Grandma and I found a second sway control friction bar kit. Has anyone every used 2? (one on each side). I was considering it since my tow vehicle is on the smaller side. 2012 FF 214wsd being pulled by a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
thanks
I hate to be negative, but are you sure you want to tow that trailer with that vehicle?
Don't forget the 75% rule that suggests that for safety & vehicle's sake, don't tow more than about 75% of your vehicle's tow rating.
My '12 214WSD weighs close to 4000lb empty, and probably around 5500 in real life. From what I can find out, your JGC is rated for only 4500 IF it has the "Trailer Tow Group" options, and only 2000lb without that.
A good weight distributing hitch with sway bars can help, but in theory you are really pushing the limits.
Just info to think about.
75% rule. Sounds like a myth. There are a lot if people towing a much heavier trailer than that with the JGC. Talk to CanAm RV in London, Ontario and they will set you up with the right hitch and setup.
..... However you may have looked up tow specs for a Cherokee and not a grand Cherokee. The 2014 grand Cherokee with tow package and gas v6 is rated to tow 6,200.....
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Ok, maybe not a rule, but a guideline. Its no myth though, a widely accepted guideline to help stay out of trouble. Plus they are going to go through brakes, shocks etc much quicker if continuously pushing the limits of the tow capacity.
Sure lots of people towing way closer to their rated limit, and even over. All good until an emergency stop or sudden turn, and it can cause trouble.
Its a great guideline to help prevent excess wear and tear on the towing vehicle, better gas mileage, and just plain safer.
Again, nothing but a myth and a lot of non sense. A well setup rig is what matters. If the rig is setup properly the trailer will provide the extra braking. If the TV doesn't have good handling to begin with it won't after you connect a trailer either. Tow limits should be based upon axle ratings not manufacturers suggestions of the sales department wants you to buy. I've got well over 200k on my TV with half of that towing and brakes have been on there for over 100k. Get your trailer setup correctly and then you can stop believing these fairy tales.
Again nothing but a myth. No where does it say that in any law for a non profesional driver. Stop propagating fear. The axle rating is the one that matters and that rating should not be exceeded. The rest is a myth.However, exceeding the GVWR of your tow vehicle, your trailer, or combo of both is not only dangerous, but its illegal in most states & provinces.
