tcomet
Grand Rapids, MI
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I recently (very recently) got rid of the trailer in my signature along with the new reese dual cam set up I purchased. We picked up a new(er) TT - This one used to have the newer DC set up on it which bolted to the frame the previous owner kept it.
Rather then have to purchase another DC set up I have a Reese Standard friction set up that I can bolt on.
My question is this......in my paraniod mind is this too many holes in the frame of the TT????
It is a pretty heavy duty C channel steel frame. Just want to make sure....would rather not have to purchase another DC when I have a perfectly good set up I could use.
Help is appreciated.
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BrokenElbow
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How big is the new tt? If it's over 25', you probably should get a Reese HP Dual Cam or equivalent. If it's smaller than 25', a friction unit should be ok. I would always have a WD setup unless the tt is awfully small.
No, I don't think it's too many holes in the frame unless they are all located in a small section of the frame sidewall. If they are distributed, it should be fine.
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Chuck&Gail
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If you have towed with a WDH with built in sway control, I'll bet you will HATE a friction sway bar. I hated mine, and bought an Equal-i-zer hitch. The difference was amazing. No more friction bars for me, even if they were free.
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samsontdog
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I tow a 34 ft TT and I have one sway bar. I have no sway problems. I have used sway bars for close to 50 years with very few problems. I have one of the expensive hitches that came with a 38 ft TT that I bought which I do not care for.
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eric james
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I wouldn't be concerned about four extra holes in the frame.
Like others mentioned, I'd fill those holes with a Dual Cam mount. 
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shakyjay
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I have only used a friction sway bar so I can't give a comparison. I've never had a problem with the friction.
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67Airstreamer
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I also hate to drill holes in my trailer, but they never have caused any problems. As said above, such holes are OK as long as they don't get too concentrated as to cause a loss of too much metal in one spot.
I read somewhere that holes (within reason) in the broad side of the frame do not cause a problem, whereas holes in the top or bottom of the frame could unduly weaken it. I sometimes wonder if it would be helpful to use a bolt to fill in an unused hole. But when I look at my truck's frame and see the extra holes the manufacturer put in it (presumably for other applications), I guess they don't hurt anything unfilled.
Regarding friction anti-sway bars, I've been using them for the past 35 years with excellent sway control. When reading of some who disparage them at every opportunity, I have to believe they have had rigs that have not been as well-balanced or -designed as my rigs have been through the years, because I've never experienced any sway problems when using the friction bars from coast-to-coast.
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bid_time
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67Airstreamer wrote:I also hate to drill holes in my trailer, but they never have caused any problems. As said above, such holes are OK as long as they don't get too concentrated as to cause a loss of too much metal in one spot.
I read somewhere that holes (within reason) in the broad side of the frame do not cause a problem, whereas holes in the top or bottom of the frame could unduly weaken it. I sometimes wonder if it would be helpful to use a bolt to fill in an unused hole. But when I look at my truck's frame and see the extra holes the manufacturer put in it (presumably for other applications), I guess they don't hurt anything unfilled.
Regarding friction anti-sway bars, I've been using them for the past 35 years with excellent sway control. When reading of some who disparage them at every opportunity, I have to believe they have had rigs that have not been as well-balanced or -designed as my rigs have been through the years, because I've never experienced any sway problems when using the friction bars from coast-to-coast. Lot's of people use friction sway control without any problems. Myself included. So if it works for you, go for it. If not, use something else. If you use something different and think it is the best thing in the world - great! I like mine also.
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