Does Friction Anti-Sway Unit RP26005 Allow Backing Up Trailer
Question:
Item # 325-GH-601 #1 Does this unit allow backing up? #2 also i have a trailer with the ball mounts installed previously and wondering if those are industry standard size? what size ball do i need on the tongue?
asked by: Rusty
Expert Reply:
Friction-style sway control mechanisms like # RP26005 and the items shown on the linked page DO NOT allow you to back up a trailer while the friction bar is engaged. It must be disconnected or at least have the tension released. Otherwise the anti-sway unit will be damaged.
The small hitch balls used to connect the sway arm are standardized but I recommend using one from the same maker as the sway unit to ensure compatibility. All such items are linked for you too.
If you need a mounting bracket to fit over your ball mount we offer one for a 2-inch ball mount, part # RP26003 and one for a 1-1/4-inch ball mount, # RP26005. The linked photo shows how these install.
We DO offer weight distribution systems that have integrated sway control that DOES allow you to back up the trailer. An example of one of these is # EQ37100ET.
Products Referenced in This Question
Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts - Class III and IV
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Adapters
- Sway Control Parts
- Brackets
- Reese
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Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 1-1/4" Drawbars - Class II
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Adapters
- Sway Control Parts
- Brackets
- Reese
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