Most RV owners assume their warranty will protect them if something goes wrong. But when damage occurs from trailer sway, the reality is far less reassuring.
In many cases, trailer sway–related damage is not covered, and in some situations, it can even void portions of your RV or tow vehicle warranty.
Let’s break down how warranties really work, why sway damage is often excluded, and how preventing sway protects more than just your safety.
RV warranties are designed to cover:
They do not typically cover:
Trailer sway almost always falls into these excluded categories.
When a warranty claim is filed, manufacturers look for root cause.
If they determine damage resulted from:
…the claim can be denied — even if the driver stayed “within limits.”
Sway is often classified as operational stress, not a defect.
Cracks, warping, or fatigue near:
Manufacturers may attribute these to towing dynamics rather than defects.
Uneven tire wear, bent axles, or worn bushings are frequently labeled as:
These claims are often denied.
Loose cabinets, cracked walls, shifting appliances, and broken mounts are commonly considered:
Not warranty-covered issues.
Automakers also evaluate:
If sway is suspected:
Even when towing within rated limits.
Many owners believe:
“If I’m within tow ratings, I’m covered.”
Unfortunately, sway can occur even when all ratings are respected — and manufacturers know this.
Being within limits does not guarantee warranty protection if:
Ratings address weight — not stability.
Friction-based anti-sway hitches:
From a warranty perspective, this still allows:
Manufacturers rarely accept “some sway reduction” as prevention.
The strongest defense against denied claims is preventing sway altogether.
The ProPride 3P® Hitch, using patented Pivot Point Projection™, eliminates trailer sway by design:
Without sway:
This dramatically reduces the risk of warranty disputes.
Using a true sway elimination system also helps because:
Many owners find that manufacturers are more cooperative when sway is clearly prevented, not merely managed.
Trailer sway doesn’t just threaten safety — it can threaten your warranty.
Damage caused by sway is often excluded from coverage, even when towing within published limits. Friction-based systems may reduce motion, but they don’t eliminate the forces manufacturers look for when denying claims.
True sway elimination protects your RV, your tow vehicle, and your warranty standing.
When stability is built into the hitch — not left to chance — you protect your investment long after the trip ends.