Sway Control on 2025 Tab 400 Boondock?

drmorello · March 13

Strongly considering a sway bar on our new 2025 Tab 400 Boondock but concerned about the large storage tub on the '25's interfering with installation. The want you to install bracket on frame back 24" and that is dead under the storage tub! Anybody have experience/advise on sway control on the newer Tab 400?

TourDeForth · March 13

I mounted the sway bar on my 320S, the plate is attached to the side of the frame under the front platform. The sway bar doesn’t come close. There is very little to almost non existent vertical movement, just horizontal.

drmorello · March 13

Thanks for that info John. So installing bar underneath platform with pin to hold in ball seems possible! I'm considering the Curt model, any thoughts or brand preference. They all kinda seem the same by looks...

TourDeForth · March 13

I went with the Harbor Freight version. I wasn’t sure about using one. They all pretty much do the same thing. After driving through New Mexico going a little too fast on rough roads, that sway bar worked like a charm. I’ll drive a little slower on rough roads from now on and will always have that sway bar engaged. I’m sold on it. It’s insurance!

Yoshi_TAB · March 14

Hi, I also have a 320BD, with the platform. Don't know if this picture is helpful, but I had to turn the ball mount maybe 30 degrees to get left upper bolt in. The ball on trailer frame is maybe 1/4" lower to be able to install the mounting bolts.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021717/uploads/editor/7u/zobcea6xzymj.jpg

drmorello · March 14

Thanks, I'll check that one out. I feel the same way, good to have as insurance! Seems like correct adjustment is essential; not too tight and no backing up.

drmorello · March 14

Thanks for the pics Yoshi! As long as it is secure...

qhumberd · March 14

I am wondering if NuCamp is recommending sway control bars on their trailers now, or if it would be specific to the tow vehicle. I know in our case with a 2019 400 and an 1/2 ton pickup (Toyota Tundra) we have no need for sway control and no concerns with sway while towing.

I also recall that the frame on our trailer was not considered suitable for weight distribution bars, so I wonder if sway bars are a similar concern. So my advice would first to be certain that you actually need the sway control for your setup.

TourDeForth · March 14

In my case, a sway bar is required for gross trailer weights above 2000 pounds by my tow vehicles owners manual.

Gomers2 · March 27

I had the Curt friction bar on the 360 when towing with Sienna for first long trip. It worked really well across the plains. You do have to pop it off for backing, but that's pretty easy. Zero sway issues. It gave me a little extra peace of mind. (New TV has integrated anti sway that can activate the trailer brakes as needed, so it is recommended to not use the bar with that kind of setup. I have the Curt equipment posted for sale of anyone is looking for one.)

elbolillo · March 27

I installed and use the Fastway e2 WDH with our '23 Tab 400. It makes the entire setup stable, especially given the long distances we regularly travel. I did have to modify the front aluminum platform to provide a space for the brackets to clamp over the trailer frame, but it was fairly simple to modify.

Cherokee · March 29

While it's true the the weight and wheelbase contribute to stability, weight distribution on the trailer has a very direct effect:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mW_gzdh6to

jenniferlzr · March 30

I’m trying to avoid sway on my tab 400 and someone on the new camp Facebook group said in the tab manual it says not to add a weight distribution hitch. Is that true and if so, I guess I will just add sway bars. Anyone know about this written in the manual?

AnOldUR · March 30

@jenniferlzr
nuCamp does place restriction on the ratings for a weight distribution hitch due to the construction of the frame, but they can be uses. The weight on the ball should be 10% to 15% of the loaded weight of your trailer. If you are within this range and still experiencing squat much greater than an inch in your suspension when you attach your trailer you should consider using a WDH. If not a simple friction sway bar can be beneficial.

Horigan · 3:44PM

jenniferlzr said:

I’m trying to avoid sway on my tab 400 and someone on the new camp Facebook group said in the tab manual it says not to add a weight distribution hitch. Is that true and if so, I guess I will just add sway bars. Anyone know about this written in the manual?

Are you actually experiencing sway on your 400? We found ours very stable. If your tow vehicle doesn't require it, you may not need it. Our tow vehicle manual states sway control is required for towing loads over 2000 lbs, so we went with a weight distribution hitch that includes sway control. We like how it rides and in our case you can reverse with the WDH installed.

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