Trailer sway is one of the most misunderstood — and most dangerous — aspects of towing. Many drivers assume sway is caused by improper loading, insufficient weight distribution, or not having a large enough tow vehicle. While those factors can contribute, they are not the root cause.
The real issue is where your trailer pivots.
That’s exactly what Pivot Point Projection™ solves — and why the ProPride 3P® Hitch delivers true trailer sway elimination, not just sway reduction.
Trailer sway occurs when lateral forces push the trailer side to side, causing it to oscillate behind the tow vehicle. These forces are unavoidable in real-world towing and include:
The key takeaway: even a perfectly loaded trailer can sway.
Why? Because with a traditional hitch, the trailer pivots at a point that creates leverage.
With a standard trailer hitch, the pivot point is the hitch ball — located behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
This positioning creates a mechanical disadvantage:
Weight distribution may help balance the load vertically, but it does nothing to change the pivot geometry. Friction-based anti-sway hitches attempt to slow the movement — but they still allow sway to begin.
Once sway starts, the driver is already reacting instead of controlling.
Pivot Point Projection™ is a patented towing geometry that changes where the trailer pivots relative to the tow vehicle.
Instead of allowing the trailer to pivot on the hitch ball, the ProPride 3P® Hitch projects the pivot point forward, close to the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
This is the same reason fifth-wheel trailers are inherently stable — the pivot point is over or near the axle. Pivot Point Projection™ delivers that same physics without a fifth-wheel setup.
The ProPride 3P® Hitch uses a combination of engineered components to enforce Pivot Point Projection™ at all times:
Massive, solid steel links physically control the trailer’s motion and prevent side-to-side pivoting on the ball.
The yoke locks the hitch ball in place, eliminating the free movement that allows sway to initiate.
By projecting the pivot point forward, the trailer behaves as if it is attached closer to the tow vehicle’s center of control.
The result is true trailer sway elimination, not conditional or friction-dependent control.
Unlike friction-based anti-sway hitches, Pivot Point Projection™ is not affected by environment or wear.
There is no friction to fade, glaze, or lose effectiveness. The geometry itself prevents sway from occurring — even during panic stops or sudden evasive maneuvers.
Drivers who switch to the ProPride 3P® Hitch consistently report:
This isn’t about comfort alone — it’s about control and safety.
| Feature | Friction-Based Anti-Sway | Pivot Point Projection™ |
|---|---|---|
| Stops sway from starting | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Consistent in all conditions | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Reacts or prevents | Reacts | Prevents |
| Relies on wear surfaces | Yes | No |
| Geometry-based control | No | Yes |
This difference is why many experienced RV owners upgrade after years of struggling with friction systems.
Trailer sway is not a loading problem.
It is not a truck-size problem.
It is not a friction problem.
It is a pivot point problem.
The ProPride 3P® Hitch solves it at the source by changing the physics of towing. When the trailer can no longer pivot in a way that allows sway, the danger disappears.
If you want true trailer sway elimination, you must address the pivot point — not fight its symptoms.
Pivot Point Projection™ is why the ProPride 3P® Hitch delivers a calm, controlled, and confident towing experience that conventional anti-sway hitches simply cannot match.
Once you tow with the pivot point under control, there’s no going back.