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I have an OB with the tow package. Can anyone explain to me the difference, if there is one, between the anti sway in the OB and the separate anti sway bars that attach to the tongue of a trailer? TIA!
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Thank you. I have seen this video many times. We are careful in loading. I was just curious if there was a difference between the built in anti sway and the add on anti sway bars.Also helps if your trailer is loaded properly...
I also have the anti-sway switch on my BB without any hitch package. I understand from the video that the program acts on the vehicle brakes and warns to slow down etc if it detects trailer sway. My question is does it know there’s a trailer or is it simply reacting to the action of the vehicle itself?It's all electronic. The computer will automatically apply the brakes to individual wheels when it detects trailer sway.
https://owner.ford.com/support/how-tos/safety/driver-assist-technology/trailers-towing-loading/trailer-sway-control.html#
I'd be interested to see how this works on a BS that doesn't have the factory hitch and wiring. From what I've observed on mine is that it detects the presence of a trailer using the trailer brake light connector. If I plug that in, I get a bunch of messages about various things on the instrument cluster. If I'm just doing a quick move of the trailer and don't connect the lights I don't get those messages.I
I also have the anti-sway switch on my BB without any hitch package. I understand from the video that the program acts on the vehicle brakes and warns to slow down etc if it detects trailer sway. My question is does it know there’s a trailer or is it simply reacting to the action of the vehicle itself?