short video [52 meg] on the danger of trailer sway. Includes possible safety hardware [1500$US] and some driving tips.
Large trailers such as campers or large boats.
Title: Trailer Sway Dangers URL:
Unka' George [George McDuffee] ============ Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains.
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. president. Letter, 17 March 1814.
On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:49:31 -0600, with neither quill nor qualm, F. George McDuffee quickly quoth:
That was one one of the worst safety videos I've ever seen. He didn't mention the name of the other anti-sway hitch mfgrs, only the $1,500 hitch mfgr's name. He also left out acceleration as a way out of sway if you DON'T have trailer brakes or an anti-sway hitch. D-
Add an F for the video size, to boot.
I agree with Larry, it was a thinly veiled commercial. My own approach when towing heavy things, is to go slow and to avoid speed where resonance appears. My electric brake helps a lot also, a luxury which I do not have on the boat trailer.
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