You do need to get the sway under control. I'd suggest you start with the basics before you buy anything:
First...
What is the payload capacity of your truck? With a fully loaded trailer, your tongue weight will be about 500lbs = 3500lbs x .15 Then you have to add in people and other stuff in the truck or truck bed. You weren't overloaded, were you?
Next...
When hitched and fully loaded, your trailer tongue should be level or an inch or so down. You may need to adjust the hitch to achieve that.
Then...
Are your tires (TT and TV) inflated to the maximum shown on the sidewall? Doing that will minimize sidewall flex and often helps to reduce sway.
From here you will 'go down the rabbit hole' regarding hitches and anti sway.
A WDH will transfer load off the rear axle onto the front axle. That counteracts the front end feeling 'light' to help restore handling (With 500 lbs tongue weight, imagine 2, 250lbs guys sitting your your truck's tailgate). Most WD hitches incorporate some method to dampen sway in their design and others have add-on friction devices.
If you ask, you will probably get a ton of responses about what hitch others in the forum are using.
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