Ready to buy - towing questions

[Bugman]

We're getting close to buying a SLX195RB. This will be our first RV and have questions about towing. I have a new Chevrolet Colorado crew-cab Z-71, short-bed, Rear wheel-drive, V-6, factory towing package with a Chevrolet Accessory Curt Tri-Flex Brake Controller. Towing capacity is 7000 pounds. Question is, will I need to add a sway-control device? I was looking specifically at a Curt Sway Control kit # 17200. Are there any other things I should consider? Thanks for your input.

[ttavasc]

I towed a 195RB Baja for about 5 years with a RAM 1500. I'd recommend a weight distribution hitch with built-in sway control. There are a number of good ones available. Many of them do not need to be removed before backing up. I used an Andersen No-Sway which worked really good on the small and light 195RB. I towed it several times in some very heavy winds without trouble and it was always stable when being passed, or passing semis on the interstate.

[mokurt]

Can't go wrong with one.

[Midnightmoon]

X2 on the Andersen.

[Bugman]

Would that plug right into my existing factory-hitch, or does that one need to be removed and the Anderson one installed in it's place?

[Midnightmoon]

Uses your factory receiver.

https://youtu.be/HRoQ_yQZQwQ

[Bugman]

Thanks! You folks are the best!

[ttavasc]

Originally Posted by Bugman

Would that plug right into my existing factory-hitch, or does that one need to be removed and the Anderson one installed in it's place?

As Midnightmoon indicated, it will insert into your factory receiver. Here is a picture of what the Andersen on my 195RB looked liked when installed and adjusted with the factory hitch on my RAM:

[Bugman]

One more question - what size ball does the 195RB take?

[ttavasc]

My 2015 195RB Baja had a 2" ball. It likely hasn't changed but to be sure I'd verify that.

[LuckyDuck]

The Anderson would be a great match for your TT. Ours works great with a bit heavier trailer.