[VAC] trailer sway

["Don Hardman" <dhardman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We returned home on Sunday from a three week trip with the A/S starting in
Houston, TX through San Antonio and Fredicksburg TX, Tucson and Flagstaff
AZ, and Santa Fee NM. Then returning through Amarillo TX back down through
Austin to Houston.

The 31' 1976 A/S was great with no problems and my 1999 Chevy Suburban 1500
with standard towing package got me up and down the mountains without a
glitch.

However I did experience some noticeable sway when I ran in to strong cross
winds. I have a Reese hitch and equalizer with a drawtight sway bar. I have
new tires on the trailer that are balanced and I have maintained the proper
air pressure. I have pulled this A/S with the same truck and hitch setup a
lot a miles over the past year and had not had sway such as this. The sway
was not drastic, but did when it occurred, cause me some anxious moments. It
only happened when there was a cross wind.

I have been saving my money for a Hensley Arrow hitch, but is there anything
else that I can do in the meantime to stop the sway during crosswind
situations.

Don Hardman