Lippert Sway Command Tow Control 380605

Tow with greater confidence and safety using the Lippert Sway Command Tow Control (Part #380605). This patent-pending system actively makes towing safer by detecting trailer sway and applying the trailer brakes before that sway can build into a dangerous situation — giving you an electronic safety net for highway driving, wind gusts, passing semis, and emergency maneuvers.

How Sway Command Works

Sway Command pairs an accelerometer (which measures lateral force) with a gyroscope (which measures angular velocity) to quickly and accurately tell the difference between side-to-side sway and normal up-and-down road movement. That distinction is key — it lets the system respond to genuine sway while preventing false activation from ordinary bumps and dips.

When sway is detected, an advanced microprocessor applies the trailer brakes in pulses to dampen the movement without locking up the brakes, smoothly bringing your trailer back under control rather than jolting it.

Catches What Your Hitch Can't

Sway Command specifically detects side-to-side trailer movement that your weight distribution hitch doesn't control, adding a layer of active protection on top of your existing setup. A light pod mounts to the front of the trailer and signals to the driver when the system is functioning properly, so you always know it's working.

Works Alongside Your Existing Equipment

Sway Command operates independently of your existing brake controller — in the event of a short or disconnect, neither Sway Command nor your brake control will be affected. It also works with weight distribution hitches that have sway control systems, and it has been rigorously tested in sway-inducing towing conditions, including emergency maneuvers.

Important: Sway Command is not a replacement for weight distribution and sway bars, which are still required for safe towing. It's an added layer of protection that works with them.

Key Features

• Patent-pending Sway Command technology applies trailer brakes to dampen sway
• Accelerometer + gyroscope accurately differentiate sway from normal movement to prevent false activation
• Pulsed braking suppresses sway without locking up the trailer brakes
• Detects side-to-side movement your weight distribution hitch doesn't control
• Front-mounted light pod signals proper system function to the driver
• Operates independently of your existing brake controller
• Works with weight distribution hitches that have sway control
• Rigorously tested in real sway-inducing and emergency conditions

Specifications

• Brand: Lippert Components
• Model / Part Number: 380605
• Type: Sway Command Tow Control Technology (complete kit)
• Exterior: Painted
• Dimensions: 25.4 x 17.15 x 11.43 cm
• Weight: 907 g (approx. 2 lbs)