Table Of Contents; Introduction; Causes Of Sway - Lippert Components Sway Command Install Manual

Introduction
Causes of Sway
Preparation
Tools and Hardware Required
Installation
Sway Command™ Controller Mounting
Components Required
Sway Command Wiring
Sway Command™ Light Pod Mounting
Sway Command™ Compatible Tow Vehicle Brake Controllers
Prior to Operation
Sway Command™ Controller Operation
Light Codes and Troubleshooting

Introduction

The Sway Command™ Tow Control system is a self-contained trailer stability control module that detects
undesirable trailer movement from external sensors and mitigates it by adaptively applying a variable
braking voltage to the left and right trailer electric brakes. This system is currently only for use on travel
trailers.
The Sway Command™ Tow Control system uses sensors to detect excessive trailer sway. The system
activates automatically and applies voltage proportional to the amount of sway detected to the electric
trailer brakes. This dampens the sway and slows the trailer down. When excessive sway is detected, the
light pod will blink red and the tow vehicle operator will feel the trailer brakes activate until the sway is
dampened.

Causes of Sway

A. When there is too much weight behind the trailers axles causing the tongue weight to be less than
10% of the trailer's weight, it has a natural tendency to sway.
B. Incorrect tire inflation.
C. Improper weight distribution hitch adjustments.
D. Crosswinds.
E. A transfer truck passing from the rear of the trailer.
F.
Descending inclines.
G. Towing speeds.
H. Tow vehicle not properly matched for the trailer.
I.
Improper loading, overloading and poor weight distribution on the trailer.
Rev: 09.17.2015

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