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What is the difference between Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)?
TSA is designed to detect yaw in the tow-vehicle and take specific corrective actions to eliminate trailer sway, while ESC systems are not designed to detect such movement nor take the correct actions to control both trailer and tow-vehicle.
How does TSA work to correct dangerous trailer swing?
TSA systems detect when a trailer is starting to oscillate while under tow and corrects any dangerous trailer swing through a combination of either torque reduction and/or individual wheel braking to bring the trailer and tow-vehicle back under control.
When is TSA particularly useful?
TSA is particularly useful when towing heavy trailers such as travel trailers, as regaining stability while towing heavy trailers requires focused attention by the driver without the help of electronics.
Study Notes
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) is designed to control individual wheel slip to correct potential trailer swing before there is an accident.
- It is also known as Electronic Trailer Sway Control.
- TSA is programmed differently than Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
- It is designed to detect yaw in the tow-vehicle and take specific corrective actions to eliminate trailer sway.
- Most ESC systems are not designed to detect such movement nor take the correct actions to control both trailer and tow-vehicle.
- TSA systems detect when a trailer is starting to oscillate while under tow and corrects any dangerous trailer swing.
- This is done through a combination of either torque reduction and/or individual wheel braking to bring the trailer and tow-vehicle back under control.
- Regaining stability while towing heavy trailers requires focused attention by the driver without the help of electronics.
- TSA is particularly useful when towing heavy trailers such as travel trailers.
- The system helps to prevent accidents and keep the trailer and tow-vehicle stable during travel.
Test Your Knowledge: Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) Are you familiar with the Electronic Trailer Sway Control system, also known as Trailer Stability Assist? This quiz will put your knowledge to the test! Learn about the differences between TSA and Electronic Stability Control, how it detects and corrects trailer sway, and why it's particularly useful when towing heavy trailers. Take this quiz to see how well you understand this important safety feature and its role in preventing accidents and keeping you and your trailer safe on the road
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