Trailer Sway Myths Debunked: ProPride’s Safety Experts Explain the Truth
MI, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When it comes to towing, too many drivers accept misbeliefs about trailer sway as fact — potentially putting lives and gear at risk. Today, ProPride Hitch (“ProPride”) is unveiling a new educational initiative to bust the most persistent myths around trailer sway, replacing confusion with clarity and empowering safe towing decisions.
In a new featured article, “Trailer Sway Myths Busted,” ProPride’s experts challenge six pervasive misconceptions that have long circulated in the towing world. Among them:
Myth: Proper weight distribution alone prevents sway.
Reality: Even perfectly balanced loads can sway under crosswinds or side forces. Only a Jim Hensley style hitch — such as the ProPride 3P® — can actively eliminate sway.
Myth: Slowing down is enough to stop sway.
Reality: Once sway is triggered, mere speed reduction is often too little, too late.
Myth: Swivel stops if you upgrade your tow vehicle.
Reality: Trailers can sway behind even large, heavy-duty trucks. Most drivers don’t feel it until it’s too late.
Myth: Pumping trailer brakes helps.
Reality: While intuitive, this method risks dramatic instability, wheel lift, brake wear, and delayed reactions.
Myth: Experienced drivers never see sway.
Reality: Experience doesn’t equal immunity — it’s a numbers game, and even seasoned tow-ers eventually encounter conditions they didn’t anticipate.
Myth: 5th wheels cost more but “solve” sway.
Reality: A properly engineered Jim Hensley hitch like the ProPride 3P® delivers sway control at a fraction of the cost and without forgoing your truck bed or making heavy modifications.
“There’s a lot of dangerous misinformation out there about trailer sway,” said [Name, Title at ProPride]. “Our mission is to replace myth with fact — so that every tow vehicle owner can make informed, safe decisions. The ProPride 3P® Hitch isn’t a gimmick — it’s the only hitch designed to truly eliminate sway, not just reduce it.”
This release aligns with ProPride’s broader safety and brand mission. The ProPride 3P® hitch is manufactured in the U.S. and backed by a lifetime warranty.
ProPride Hitch
About ProPride
Founded to bring elite engineering to trailer safety, ProPride’s goal is simple: total sway elimination. The ProPride 3P® Hitch is a Jim Hensley style, sway-eliminating weight distribution hitch that outperforms friction bars and traditional systems. For more information, visit store.propridehitch.com.
In a new featured article, “Trailer Sway Myths Busted,” ProPride’s experts challenge six pervasive misconceptions that have long circulated in the towing world. Among them:
Myth: Proper weight distribution alone prevents sway.
Reality: Even perfectly balanced loads can sway under crosswinds or side forces. Only a Jim Hensley style hitch — such as the ProPride 3P® — can actively eliminate sway.
Myth: Slowing down is enough to stop sway.
Reality: Once sway is triggered, mere speed reduction is often too little, too late.
Myth: Swivel stops if you upgrade your tow vehicle.
Reality: Trailers can sway behind even large, heavy-duty trucks. Most drivers don’t feel it until it’s too late.
Myth: Pumping trailer brakes helps.
Reality: While intuitive, this method risks dramatic instability, wheel lift, brake wear, and delayed reactions.
Myth: Experienced drivers never see sway.
Reality: Experience doesn’t equal immunity — it’s a numbers game, and even seasoned tow-ers eventually encounter conditions they didn’t anticipate.
Myth: 5th wheels cost more but “solve” sway.
Reality: A properly engineered Jim Hensley hitch like the ProPride 3P® delivers sway control at a fraction of the cost and without forgoing your truck bed or making heavy modifications.
“There’s a lot of dangerous misinformation out there about trailer sway,” said [Name, Title at ProPride]. “Our mission is to replace myth with fact — so that every tow vehicle owner can make informed, safe decisions. The ProPride 3P® Hitch isn’t a gimmick — it’s the only hitch designed to truly eliminate sway, not just reduce it.”
This release aligns with ProPride’s broader safety and brand mission. The ProPride 3P® hitch is manufactured in the U.S. and backed by a lifetime warranty.
ProPride Hitch
About ProPride
Founded to bring elite engineering to trailer safety, ProPride’s goal is simple: total sway elimination. The ProPride 3P® Hitch is a Jim Hensley style, sway-eliminating weight distribution hitch that outperforms friction bars and traditional systems. For more information, visit store.propridehitch.com.
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