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01-06-2016, 12:23 PM
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New Sway Command by Jayco
Now standard on all new trailers!
Sway Command | Jayco, Inc.
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01-06-2016, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Country_Mouse
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I may be wrong but it was offered as an option and is not standard on the Eagle.
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01-06-2016, 12:30 PM
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If you click on the link it says it's now standard on all travel trailers. They posted it on their Facebook page today.
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01-06-2016, 12:31 PM
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I had not heard about this, did it just come out? It sounds promising but I suspect it would feel strange if the trailer brakes activated on their own!
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01-06-2016, 12:42 PM
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If I read the site correctly is says Sway Command Prep is standard. This would mean the trailer is ready but the Sway Command would have to be installed. I may be misreading.
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01-06-2016, 12:43 PM
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Their FB post says all TT are now shipped with it.
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2001 Ford Excursion 6.8L V10 4.30's
Equal-i-zer 1000/10,000 WDH
Previous TV: 2004 Ford Exedition w/ heavy duty tow package[/COLOR]
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01-06-2016, 12:43 PM
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if you read it carefully, it says sway command PREP standard, sway command is an option
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01-06-2016, 12:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rjackson
if you read it carefully, it says sway command PREP standard, sway command is an option
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You're right!! Still drinking my coffee...[emoji42]
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01-06-2016, 12:54 PM
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What I find interesting is that Jayco (or Lippert Components) references what I assume is a standard WDH for comparing sway control "range-of-effectiveness". Well, a "standard" WDH isn't designed and/or sold as a sway control product, and there wasn't any mention of any particular sway control product used in conjunction with their WDH comparison (integrated sway control, friction sway control arm, etc.).
Interesting product ..........
Bob
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01-06-2016, 12:54 PM
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Well, I thought I was ripped off because I paid for it on my 284bhbe that I ordered lol
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01-06-2016, 01:02 PM
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Sounds like something I'd wait a year or two to get, so the guinea pigs can work the bugs out.
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01-06-2016, 01:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokerBill
Sounds like something I'd wait a year or two to get, so the guinea pigs can work the bugs out.
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I think disc brakes would be a nice complement to this system if designed properly.
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01-06-2016, 01:20 PM
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Yeah, I thought about that too, but it was priced as a $375 msrp option and I got approx 30% off MSRP on my total ordered unit via negotiations, so I I figured for about $260, I'd gamble and see how it is. I could always unplug it/take it off/sell on ebay or whatev.
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01-06-2016, 01:51 PM
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I am a little skeptical. If you look at the image, it only works outside the limits of your WD hitch. If my trailer is swaying that much that I need their new toy, I am doing something wrong and VERY dangerous.
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2016 Jayco Eagle 330RSTS = " Madame Maxime"
Maxxis M8008 E rated Tires and 16" Wheel Upgrade
Dual A/C 15K BTU, 14K Equalizer WD hitch with SC
King Bed with Java Interior, (2X) Yamaha EF2000isV2
2012 Ram 4500, 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel, MegaCab = " Hagrid"
8'x12' BMCM Stake Bed, Cabin Chassis, 2WD
360 degree Virtual Tour
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01-06-2016, 01:57 PM
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AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILERS!
First to bring this great technology to the industry, Jayco is proud to include this affordable option on all of our travel trailers, with Sway Command prep coming standard. We believe safety is the first priority while traveling and camping. Learn more about our travel trailers below, and have peace of mind while towing with Sway Command and Jayco!
I think I had to read this 3 times to realize only the prep is standard, not the system. It is carefully or skillfully worded....
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01-06-2016, 02:44 PM
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Soooo.. here I guess is the million dollar question they don't answer. How does it work??? That I imagine is the question we are all asking ourselves.
Happy Camping
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01-06-2016, 02:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northern Jay
Soooo.. here I guess is the million dollar question they don't answer. How does it work??? That I imagine is the question we are all asking ourselves.
Happy Camping
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It applies the brakes independently of one another from side to side to straighten the trailer out through tension. Apparently there is a gyro in the unit to determine the sway event and as mentioned above only when the event is above normal.
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01-06-2016, 03:04 PM
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This looks really great. Trailer sway has to be the thing I fear most being new at towing. I am sure it will happen sooner than later, I just hope I am mentally prepared for it and handle the situation correctly.
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01-06-2016, 03:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsims
This looks really great. Trailer sway has to be the thing I fear most being new at towing. I am sure it will happen sooner than later, I just hope I am mentally prepared for it and handle the situation correctly.
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Getting a properly sized and installed Weight Distribution Hitch with sway control is a must for larger RVs and\or smaller TV's. This should resolve 90% of the problems most people encounter when trailering. The other 10% is just stupidity and there is no legal solution for that unfortunately.
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2016 Jayco Eagle 330RSTS = " Madame Maxime"
Maxxis M8008 E rated Tires and 16" Wheel Upgrade
Dual A/C 15K BTU, 14K Equalizer WD hitch with SC
King Bed with Java Interior, (2X) Yamaha EF2000isV2
2012 Ram 4500, 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel, MegaCab = " Hagrid"
8'x12' BMCM Stake Bed, Cabin Chassis, 2WD
360 degree Virtual Tour
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01-06-2016, 03:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fairenatic
Getting a properly sized and installed Weight Distribution Hitch with sway control is a must for larger RVs and\or smaller TV's. This should resolve 90% of the problems most people encounter when trailering. The other 10% is just stupidity and there is no legal solution for that unfortunately.
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My fear is the stupidity of the other drivers on the road and the things they do in front of me, another reason I went with it as an option.
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