Can Trailer Be Reversed with Reese Friction Sway Control Unit Installed

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I was looking to purchase a friction sway control kit but had a question on it it said in the description that was not used when backing up do you have to remove it every time you back up with trailer.

asked by: Dean

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If you are backing up mainly in a straight line you can leave the Reese Friction Sway Control part # 83660 installed but if you end up getting into a tight enough turn you'd need to disconnect the kit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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