Dual cam for light trailer

Dual cam for light trailer

03-25-2006, 06:10 PM

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ALyon

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Dual cam for light trailer

I plan to tow a light weight folding trailer behind my 06 2500. Obviously, the towed weight of 2000# to 3000# (according to how the trailer is loaded) is no problem for the diesel Dodge. I've put 350# on the rear bumper and the rear doesn't go down at all, so weight distribution isn't an issue. I would, however, like to get away from any sway when 18 wheelers pass or the wind is howling. The Reese dual cam idea which gets ahead of sway appeals to me, but I get the impression that the dual cam control on a light weight trailer is not recommended. Has anyone tried a dual cam sway control on a light trailer? Does anyone know why the dual cam arrangement on a 2000# (tongue weight of 230#) would be a bad idea?

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