Wild Roads with Anthony & Corrine Top Recommendations – RV Trailer Setup

We Towed Our New Trailer Home in 50 – 75 km/h Winds… and Learned This the Hard Way

We picked up our brand-new travel trailer in Didsbury on what looked like a perfect day. Blue skies. Dry roads. No stress….Or so we thought.
Because about 10 minutes into the drive toward Calgary…
the wind hit. 50 -75 km/h crosswinds according to the weather network at the time.

“It’ll Be Fine…” (Famous Last Words)

We had:

A Husky weight distribution hitch with sway control
A properly loaded trailer (we thought)
A short, easy drive home

But quickly:

The trailer nudged us sideways
Passing semis hit like shockwaves
Steering Felt light (never good)

That’s when we realized: our hitch wasn’t set up properly.

What went wrong?

A hitch doesn’t just connect your trailer—it balances your entire rig. When it’s not set up right:

Rear of vehicle sags. Our hitch ball was too high so the weight distribution was off, In our situation the tow vehicle was not level creating limited control. It was as if the tow vehicle and the trailer were having a wrestling match and the trailer was winning
Front wheels lose traction. With the weight not distributed correctly the rear of the tow vehicle was low and the front of the tow vehicle was high. at times it felt like the front tires were floating.
Steering gets floaty. With the cross wing and incorrect weight distribution we were in a constant state of over steer. I can not describe the anxiety I felt in this situation but it was far from ideal.
Wind amplifies everything

And Alberta wind? It exposes every mistake.

How to Set Up Your Hitch PROPERLY

Get Tongue Weight Right
- 10-15% of total trailer weight. Try and keep heavier items stored over the trailer axels and and relatively equal front to back and side to side
Level Your Rig
- Truck should sit level when hitched
Adjust Hitch Head Angle
- Controls weight distribution. The hitch ball when connected should have trailer level and tow vehicle at or very close to normal ride level.
Set Spring Bars
- Firm tension—not loose the bars should appear level when set.
Use Sway Control
- Essential in wind. We can not stress enough how much piece of mind and control a sway control system adds. Highly recommend
Test Drive First
- Always before towing down the highway. Identify any potential problems before you hit the open road
Torque Everything

What We Use & Recommend (Amazon.ca Picks)

After that drive, we upgraded and properly dialed in our setup—and the difference was night and day.

We use a Husky hitch—and here’s how it compares to other top-rated options on Amazon.ca:

Hitch System (Links for more information)	Best For	Key Features	Why We Recommend It
Husky Center Line FS Weight Distribution Hitch https://amzn.to/3QnAfwn	Real-world use (our setup)	Built-in sway control, solid performance	This is what we use—once properly set up, it completely changed our towing experience
Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Hitch https://amzn.to/41Fa2vN	Premium towing	Quiet operation, excellent sway control	Ideal for long highway drives and windy conditions
CURT TruTrack Weight Distribution Hitch https://amzn.to/48zJUpS	Best value	Integrated sway control, durable build	Great balance between performance and price
VEVOR Weight Distribution Hitch Kit https://amzn.to/4tO8BXV	Beginners	Affordable, includes sway control	Perfect entry-level option for new RVers
EAZ-Lift Weight Distribution Hitch https://amzn.to/4dQskSa	DIY setups	Simple design, widely available	Reliable and easy to install for hands-on users

Final Thoughts

That drive from Didsbury to Calgary?…We made it. But here’s the truth-The hitch matters. The setup matters more.

Now we:

Double-check everything
Test before highways
Watch the wind forecast

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