Why Can't Trailer with Weight Distribution Hitch Be Reversed
Question:
Just purchased a 2012 Forest River Rockwood Roo toy hauler camper and I am looking for a weight distribution hitch. Some I have looked at say that you cant back up with them installed. Why is this? Are there units that will allow you to back up while they are installed? Thanks.
asked by: Tom E
Expert Reply:
With weight distribution systems like the Curt part # C17062 the reason backing up isn't recommended is because if you jackknife the trailer the spring bars will either pop out of the system with a lot of tension/force or a component of the system will bend/break.
So what you can do is back up basically totally straight with the system installed or you can remove the bars before making tight turn maneuvers.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Does Not Allow Backing Up
- 900 lbs
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Shop: Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Shop: Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Q&A: Can You Back Up With a Weight Distribution System Connected
- Q&A: How is Different Spring Bar Tension Accomplished with the Reese Weight Distribution RE34FR
- Search Results: load distribution
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Search Results: motorized trailer dolly
- Shop: Side Window Vents
- Video: Review of CURT Weight Distribution Hitch - 1K TW MV WD With Sway Control - C17062
- Shop: Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Shop: Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
- Shop: Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Shop: Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Shop: Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: Installing Frame Brackets And Spring Bars On Reese WDS For A Jayco Redhawk 25R Motorhome
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: brake controller
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Search Results: hitch
- Q&A: My Vehicle has a 4-Pin Trailer Plug, but Trailer has 7-Pin Trailer Plug
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: trailer brake controller
on Weight Distribution Hitch
Ned H.
11/5/2021
Bought a 2017 Forest River 28’ Vengeance Toy hauler. Drive a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4. The spec sheet I can find for the trailer show dry vehicle weight of 6604 and max GVW of 9985lbs (fully loaded capacity) and 926Lbs tongue weight. Cant find dry Tongue weight, but intend to tow pretty much dry, then fill up tanks upon arrival and drain before departure (want to travel with least weight for fuel efficiency mostly) I’m looking at the Curt C17062 WD hitch w/ friction sway control. Suppose its safe to assume dry Tongue weight will be within the range of this particular hitch system?