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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-25-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
Ann-Marie, In a highway down-grade condition...

Ann-Marie,

In a highway down-grade condition (reference video), "my" initial reaction would be to maintain straight steering while 'manually' applying the trailer brakes (@ brake controller),...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-25-2022, 05:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
A lot going on in this sway event...: Semi...

A lot going on in this sway event...: Semi momentarily braking prior to passing TV/TT under overpass, semi speed(?), appears to be a highway downgrade, sway initiated under overpass (?), etc..
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-14-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
Recent compilation video of sway events leading...

Recent compilation video of sway events leading to a crash (couple previously posted).....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APKjtumuNs0

Bob :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-03-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
Another classic "sway event" example......... ...

Another classic "sway event" example.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INyiMA3hfto

Bob :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-04-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
This video clearly shows the progression of a TT...

This video clearly shows the progression of a TT sway event:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miE3MOcqn7E

Bob :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-14-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
2liter, Welcome to JOF :D I would...

2liter,

Welcome to JOF :D

I would recommend at least a standard Friction Sway Control Arm because light/single axle trailers can be effected by less then ideal towing conditions (weather,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-29-2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
Jay67, Welcome to JOF :D For piece of...

Jay67,

Welcome to JOF :D

For piece of mind take your TV/TT combination under loaded conditions to your local CAT scale for a weigh-in. The CAT scale results will confirm all your weights...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-14-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
....... Sounds like your integrated "sway...

....... Sounds like your integrated "sway control" insurance policy paid some dividends! An ice covered road IMO is a challenging condition for any brand sway control system, especially when a sway...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-08-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
That's strange..., the photo reflected in my...

That's strange..., the photo reflected in my prior post isn't the original photo I placed there https://www.jaycoowners.com/attachments/imagebucket/img_55478_0_d6067a7b8bb265cbc97c88a5eee249a0.gif,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-28-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
Based on the observation of a fellow RV'er in the...

Based on the observation of a fellow RV'er in the MH, speed and sway were the cause of this accident.....,
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-29-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
I'm sure Larry (19H F250) will follow with some...

I'm sure Larry (19H F250) will follow with some specific comments on his 1206 PUP towing experiences.

Nothing wrong with loading the 1406 PUP with camping gear (or stuff), just as long as you stay...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-31-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 90,871
Posted By Rustic Eagle
Towing Safely: What "sway" looks like.

The importance of correctly matching a TV to a TT, HTT, PUP, etc., will always be a subject of discussion. A sway event can happen even with the best TV/TT, HTT, PUP, etc., combinations...., but...
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