Trailer swaying?

[sonarandgps]

At highway speeds my trailer is swaying with just a little turn of the steering wheel. I have a 10 inch drop hitch on a Suburban, do I need to go to a 12 inch drop? thoughts. Thanks charles.

[jimsch]

The trailer should be level when it is hooked up to your Suburban.
You should determine what length is needed to make level.
Also, does the Suburan have a sway bar or oversized tires?

[Bassman Ia.]

Whats the tongue weight?

[OkieLure]

Whats the tongue weight?

Definitely an important part.

[gehol]

Is the trailer level when hooked to the truck? If single axle, tongue must be level or slightly low like maybe 1" at most.
Should be 5-7% (not to exceed 10%) of the total weight of boat motor and trailer on the hitch.
Make sure both tow vehicle and trailer tires are inflated per manufacturer's specs.

[21XDC]

Is the trailer level when hooked to the truck? If single axle, tongue must be level or slightly low like maybe 1" at most.
Should be 5-7% (not to exceed 10%) of the total weight of boat motor and trailer on the hitch.
Make sure both tow vehicle and trailer tires are inflated per manufacturer's specs.

yes

[plbass]

Need more info on your setup. Single axle trailer? Tire pressure at recommended levels? Etc.

[bassnman81]

Too much weight in the rear or not enough in the front. Trailer out of level too.

[21XDC]

Minimal tongue weight is normally the culprit...

[Fins]

[sonarandgps]

thanks