Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
Item # 83660
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Reese Accessories and Parts - 83660
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
Used to reduce trailer sway and improve handling in adverse towing conditions. Unit dampens trailer sway caused by crosswinds and traffic for improved stability and increased towing safety.
Features:
- Reduces trailer sway caused by winds, curving roads or sudden maneuvers
- Lets you adjust tension for the perfect amount of control and resistance
- Operates on the principle of "stiffening" the coupling between the tow vehicle and trailer
- The degree of "stiffening" or friction is adjusted to suit various trailer weights and towing conditions
- Installs and removes quickly and easily
- Attaches to either side of trailer tongue
- Removes with just 2 clips
- Includes sway control arm, ball, ball plate and hardware
- Sway-control bracket sold separately
- Constructed of powder coated steel for durability and corrosion resistance
Specs:
- Ball shank length: 1-1/4" (1" is threaded)
- Ball plate assembly measures 6" long x 3" tall overall
- 10-Year limited warranty
Note: Do not use with Class I trailer hitches. Cannot be used with surge brakes. For trailers exceeding 26' long use two friction sway controls or dual cam sway control.
Draw-Tite # 40660; Reese # 83660, Economy Friction Sway Control
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Customer Reviews
Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch - 83660
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (417 Customer Reviews)
Used to reduce trailer sway and improve handling in adverse towing conditions. Unit dampens trailer sway caused by crosswinds and traffic for improved stability and increased towing safety.by: Meekie04/13/2023
Currently using one friction sway bar. On our last trip I experienced sway on our 30’ trailer due to gusty crosswinds. Adding additional bar to correct issue. ETRAILER had what I needed as they usually do, with expert advice also.
by: NMCajun07/10/2023
Have waited until after a couple of trips to evaluate this Sway control product. VERY pleased at the additional control over the Sway caused when tractor-trailers pass by. Virtually eliminated. Installation instructions were OK, but drilling the holes did require some work. Most would probably have a trailer place do it for them.
by: Sherrill04/09/2024
This sway control kit was easy to install and worked extremely well with our 22FB Airstream. Now when big trucks pass the rig is rock solid. Great customer service and shipping.
by: Claire 04/02/2024
Sway controller fit perfectly on our vintage Airstream. Easy to install
by: Dexter 04/04/2024
I haven't installed the items on my RV yet, however removed them from the package and they look great. I received the products in only 2 days, and they were packaged perfectly. This is my 2nd order from etrailer and I am 100% satisfied and would recommend them to anyone.
by: Ted B08/26/2017
I bought the pro series anti sway kit for our 5000lb horse trailer because the trailer would begin oscillating sometimes when speeds were higher than about 50mph. The damper kit solved the problem I drove it up to 75mph after installing the kit and adjusting the drag according to the instructions. Installation was easy and the instructions were great. The quality was excellent. All the pieces we're included.
by: Ed12/07/2023
Just came in, everything looks good and I don’t see any installation issues. Shipping was great as always etrailer is the only place to get you towing stuff.
by: David04/19/2024
Works great
by: Louisa05/20/2022
can't live without this and a small trailer necessary item... is also weight distribution!
Louisa
5/21/2023
A fabulous alternative to the large trailer swaydistribution bar. Keeps tongue weight down and works FABULOUSLY! Dandy item and what eTrailer is ALL about. Safe, easy to install and worth it.
by: John 05/06/2024
Product just as expected.
by: Kimberly05/06/2022
Works GREAT to reduce sway which is important as I’m pulling a trailer that’s a bit long for my SUV. First time I towed it home without the sway bar and felt every little breeze and got sway anytime I went over 60mph. This bar has totally changed that and made me MUCH more comfortable towing - thank you!
by: Jeff J08/05/2017
Towed my travel trailer without an anti-sway device and when tractor trailers passed me the sway made me nervous. Installed this and towed my travel trailer, sway reduced immediately. Awesome product from Reese.
by: Travis 10/22/2023
Seems pretty solid & a direct fit for the 1 I replaced. Last 1 busted as the threads on the adjustment lever stripped. Shipping was lightning fast!
by: James 03/23/2024
Thank you, packing was the best
by: Jennifer04/10/2022
I’m so glad we purchased this and installed the day before our trip! What an amazing difference it made. Towing my trailer was tighter and no “wobbles” going over bumps! The sway bar was super easy to install and made for a much better ride for my recent road trip!!
by: Richard06/25/2022
Easy unit to install on our 16' Scamp. On the first trip I noticed the difference immediately at higher speeds. Easy to take off when you get to camp and are about to back into the space.
by: Carl 06/09/2023
Recieved the stabilizer & I can’t wait for my next road trip. Bought it to eliminate sway when our Scamp is loaded & bike rack on the rear of the trailer.
by: Stephen09/05/2022
I think the Reese Friction Control Bar is quite effective in reducing the sway. The only criticism that I have is the grinding/groaning noise it makes when making turns. I haven't been successful adjusting the tension, as recommended in instructions, to eliminate this prtoblem despite repeated attempts. Also, earlier during the installation process I had contacted customer service with a couple of questions, but did not receives a response.
by: Dan 07/12/2023
I am yet to install the unit, but it arrived as described, and e-trailers was fantastic to work with.
by: Patrick07/13/2018
Purchased from etrailer super fast delivery and great price. Easy install. Excellent customer service, communication, and follow-up. Will use etrailer for my source of other needed products in the future.
by: Henry 07/20/2022
It has worked well for every trip including interstate and roads through the mountains
Henry
7/21/2023
Still completely happy with the performance. Trailer very stable towing under all conditions Great product
by: Matt06/21/2016
If you already have a Pro Series weight distributing hitch (WDH) this is the stablilizer that goes with it and I am sure that it is acceptible for use with other manufacturers of WDHs. Installation is very easy following the single page of instructions; mark where you need to mount the plate on the trailer frame, drill six pilot holes, bolt the plate down and install the ball on the hitch and you are good to go. My Pro Series WDH came with one stabilizer, but after one long trip with high cross winds and heavily rutted roads I decided that I needed two stablilzers for my 32' long travel trailer as is reccomended here for any trailer over 26' length. These stabilizers, while simple in design, get the job done.
Matt
6/21/2017
After one year of use and thousands of miles two stabilizers on a long trailer is the only way to go. Finding the correct amount of friction is still somewhat of a guessing game, but the units are still working great and making the task of towing such a long travel trailer much more manageable.
by: J.P.07/03/2017
I can't say enough good things about this product! We have a large Coleman pop-up camper (3000lbs) that is miserable to tow. It's like putting a leash on a cat and walking it into the ocean. You could not tow it over 60 mph due to the horrible sway. I mounted this sway control kit on (not really expecting any miracles but hoping) and was blown away. Absolutely night and day difference! My pop-up tracks perfectly straight behind the vehicle and has Zero sway! I highly recommend this system for anyone with a pop-up camper or any smaller trailer that's having sway issues. For the price and ease of use, this thing can't be beat!
J.p.
7/3/2018
1 year later and it still works like a dream. This was by far the best money spent on a product. I never could have imagined what a major improvement it would make.
by: Vic L08/03/2019
Towing my 19’ Jayco trailer with my Jeep Grand Cherokee without sway control was a bit of a challenge on the highway alongside tractor trailers. With a tongue weight of less than 300 lbs I didn’t need any load leveling assist so I opted for this economical solution. Mounting was straightforward and after a bit of adjustment to the tension, I was able to hit a happy point where the sway was virtually eliminated but the squeaking or groaning of the friction device at low speed was minimal. Highly recommend for trailers 3000 lbs and less.
Vic L.
8/4/2020
After a year it continues to perform perfectly
by: Ralph04/25/2016
I ordered and received the ball mount and sway bar together. They were received very promptly and in excellent shape. They are very heavy, i.e., heavy duty. The bracket that was fitted to the trailer was about half a screw wider than optimal size for my smallish trailer but did fit. Installation was easy. The self-tapping screws functioned well. All-in-all, a 10 out of 10 experience.
Ralph
4/25/2017
Great. No problems.
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Meekie
4/13/2024
Using the second sway bar is working well. Perfect solution to eliminate excessive sway.