Black Series HQ Tips, Tricks, and Learning.....

[Raspy]

Greetings, all

I have a question, if it's OK. Should I consider taking a sway-control with me when/if I buy an HQ21?

Details: I plan to go (4 hours away) check out, and likely buy, an early 2021 (black cushions and black headboard) HQ21 this weekend. I have a 2010 Ram 3500 so I'll probably be fine handling the 750-1K lbs tongue weight without air bags, but... I have (E/10-ply) 37x12.5-17 tires on stock rims with no lift and I'm wondering about sway control. I've pulled 26'+ trailers that wiggled a bit. I know the 15s and 19s can sway some and sway-control (with weight-distribution) is recommended for many applications, but what about the 21s? Are they prone to sway with the tanks empty or no gear and tanks full? 175 miles can be very unfun with a grumpy trailer, and I realize slowing down is an option but who wants to do that?

Any thoughts?

It sounds like your tires can contribute to sway issues if the trailer is not very stable. Way big for the stock wheel size. Your Ram is a good choice for towing. The HQ21 is not known to be more stable than the 19, which I had and towed many miles with no issues and no WDH. Tow with the trailer level. I don't know where the tanks are on a 21, but keep any weight forward. You'll likely need new shocks very soon on the trailer too. Look at the Facebook page "Caravan Specialties" for more information on the Black Series trailers.