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02-06-2016, 05:48 PM
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New electronic sway control
Anyone know of the new electronic sway controls that are coming out. The new jaycos have an option for it. But there is also sway master at www.hayesbc.com. It's claims to actually apply braking on its own to eliminate sway. I have a 2015 Jayco 314TSBH with a mechanical sway bar. At times a get this little shimmy on the highway. Was wondering if anyone had expirence with the electronic sway control. As usual all opinions are welcome!
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02-09-2016, 06:18 PM
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I added it to the option list on my 23RLSW that I factory ordered. Still waiting for delivery. Worth the money to me for a little piece of mind. There are videos on their website and you tube also. Wireman
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02-09-2016, 07:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lou1216gc
Anyone know of the new electronic sway controls that are coming out. The new jaycos have an option for it. But there is also sway master at Hayes Brake Controller - Hydraulic and Electric-Hydraulic Trailer Brake Controllers. It's claims to actually apply braking on its own to eliminate sway. I have a 2015 Jayco 314TSBH with a mechanical sway bar. At times a get this little shimmy on the highway. Was wondering if anyone had expirence with the electronic sway control. As usual all opinions are welcome! |
The Jayco unit is VERY new and so far I haven't seen any reports on this site of anyone that has any experience with it.
What hitch do you have? A 'little shimmy' makes it sound like a tire balance issue. With sway, the trailer is wagging the tow vehicle from side to side. If you have a sway issue, maybe your hitch or mechanical sway bar needs to be checked and maybe readjusted.
The Hayes sites says that all trailer brakes are applied simultaneously if sway is detected. That seems kind of like using the brake controller to apply just the trailer brakes.
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02-09-2016, 10:05 PM
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Dexter Electronic Sway Control add-on
I have been researching electronic sway controls to add to our 2015 Jay Flight 24FBS. I have decided that the Dexter Electronic Sway control would be best for me but I have not found any place that can get one and install it at this time. It has been used in Australia for at least 2 years and has many write-ups and You Tube videos. The main reason I like this system is that it applies braking only to one side of the trailer during a sway situation, not both sides which eliminates sway quicker and safer. I called Dexter to locate a dealer and installation facility locally and they advised that they are in the process of training dealers with service centers on how to install the product. The installation appears simple and the installation instructions can be found on the internet. I hope to have one installed before our summer trips.
Here is a link to the information on Dexter Sway Control:
http://dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/...ay_Control.pdf
Here is a link to a You Tube video:
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02-11-2016, 01:57 PM
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I have looked into the Dexter electronic sway control but it is a lot to install. But does have the advantage of braking individual sides of trailer. I was curious if anyone every used one and if they actually work? The shimmy I get is occasional. Don't believe to be a balance issue. The tail of the camper just sways back and forth. Not sure of reason cause it's very random. I liked the idea of electronic control cause it would straighten it out hopefully before I felt it. But not sure if it works.
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02-11-2016, 02:00 PM
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Comp time
It's not complicated but more tidious to run wires from the front of a frame to tires on both sides with a sealed under belly. Becomes a pain. When I went to Camping World in Kingston they knew nothing about it.
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02-11-2016, 03:07 PM
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my 15 sierra with integrated brake controller has sway build into the braking, when it senses it.
I still have a sway control on the WDH - would rather be safe than sorry
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02-11-2016, 03:36 PM
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jamesmc321 said; my 15 sierra with integrated brake controller has sway build into the braking, when it senses it.
They are talking about a electronic trailer sway control which works independently from the trucks sway control module.
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02-11-2016, 04:11 PM
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If the trailer has electronic sway control how would the truck sway control work with it then? Seems like there might be more to consider than just electronic or standard
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02-11-2016, 04:34 PM
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Between truck and trailer there is up-side sway, that's why you have to have two controllers. Each (TV & Trailer) use their own in-depended system and will either brake the left or right of the vehicle. To say it simple; The system will brake the other side of the sway direction.
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Dexter Axle Lift 4-9/16" - installed with sub-frame.
Pro Series 1200 lbs. WDH with Double Sway Bar.
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02-11-2016, 04:42 PM
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Jamesmc321, your truck sway control modulates your truck brakes. The electronic sway control senses extreme trailer sway and modulates only the trailer brakes. It is mounted on the front of the trailer working off of the trailer battery.
It is not connected in any way to the tow vehicle. Hopefully between the two any dangerous sway will be nonexistent. It was worth the extra $275 to me to add it to my options list. Wireman
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02-11-2016, 06:06 PM
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Is the DSC market through Dexter distributors? Haven't seen this product on Amazon or Ebay yet.
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2014 Ram 1500 CrewCab 4x4 5.7 Hemi 3.92 Rear and Air Lift 1000
2005 Jayco Jay Feather LGT - 29Y GVWR-7000 lbs.
Dexter Axle Lift 4-9/16" - installed with sub-frame.
Pro Series 1200 lbs. WDH with Double Sway Bar.
Champion 3100/2800 watt Inverter/Generator-Onboard Solar Power
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02-11-2016, 06:18 PM
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Yeo, familiar with sway, my gmc will apply the breaks of the trailer and truck to bring it back under control, why I mentioned that more research might have to be done
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02-11-2016, 06:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wireman
Jamesmc321, your truck sway control modulates your truck brakes. The electronic sway control senses extreme trailer sway and modulates only the trailer brakes. It is mounted on the front of the trailer working off of the trailer battery.
It is not connected in any way to the tow vehicle. Hopefully between the two any dangerous sway will be nonexistent. It was worth the extra $275 to me to add it to my options list. Wireman
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From GMC site
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
Integrated with StabiliTrak and the trailer brake controller (if equipped), Trailer Sway Control senses trailer sway and automatically applies the brakes – on the vehicle and trailer – and helps reduce engine power if necessary to set the situation straight again.
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02-11-2016, 06:55 PM
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So would it be fair to say that this is new technology that really hasn't been tested by the consumer.
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02-11-2016, 07:09 PM
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Yes, it is standard on the 2013 Chevy Silverado's and on. What happen to the Ford's and Ram's? Are they slow in catching up?
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2005 Jayco Jay Feather LGT - 29Y GVWR-7000 lbs.
Dexter Axle Lift 4-9/16" - installed with sub-frame.
Pro Series 1200 lbs. WDH with Double Sway Bar.
Champion 3100/2800 watt Inverter/Generator-Onboard Solar Power
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02-11-2016, 07:29 PM
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My 2016 Ram has it built into truck as well
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02-11-2016, 08:17 PM
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The electronic sway control that I am talking about is mounted directly through travel trailer. Not something that is part of the tow vehicle. I believe that is new technology as I have not found anyone that has or uses it.
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02-11-2016, 08:36 PM
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My 2014 Ram 1500 Truck has it as well. But all TV systems will control independently the left or right brake system plus engine control of the TV and will apply adequate power to the trailer brakes. As the trailer brakes are all tied together means it applies power to all the trailer brakes. So it is not a full proof trailer sway control. It is more a TV sway control.
Dexter Sway Control will apply power to the opposite side of the sway (similar as the TV sway control does to the TV)
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2014 Ram 1500 CrewCab 4x4 5.7 Hemi 3.92 Rear and Air Lift 1000
2005 Jayco Jay Feather LGT - 29Y GVWR-7000 lbs.
Dexter Axle Lift 4-9/16" - installed with sub-frame.
Pro Series 1200 lbs. WDH with Double Sway Bar.
Champion 3100/2800 watt Inverter/Generator-Onboard Solar Power
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