Does the Ford "Sway" Control replace the need for a Weight Distribution Hitch for pulling a 6000# trailer?

 

On a calm (no wind) day with light traffic on a straight road with an aerodynamic trailer that's properly loaded? Yes.

Any other situation...Kind of.

Never hurts to have belts and suspenders.

 

Thnx shotgunz ... kinda what I thought too. Seemed to replace a little bit of the functionality but not all.

 

I'd still want a WDH.
The sway control that is built in does not do any weight distribution, right? And I think you really want that, at least if this is a TT with a tongue weight approaching 800, maybe up to a thousand lbs even (15% maybe of th trailer weight).

 

No it does not do any weight distribution, and you should not use it to replace a good sway control system! It should only be used to compliment a good sway system, not replace it. Suggesting other wise is bad advice!

 

2X JimmyB comments

You should not rely of the onboard sway control for anything other than extra help in a REALLY BAD situation. It does not replace a good weight distributing/sway control hitch like an Equal-I-Zer or Reese roller cam. I tow a 7500# Travel trailer with my '09 SCrew 4x2 5.4L3V with Ride Rite air bags and an Equal-I-Zer and don't feel like it's over equipped by any means. It isn't worth barrel rolling down the highway on a family vacation!!!