Recommended Sway Control Bracket for the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit

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In the item description it says, sway-control bracket sold separately. Is this item needed to install and operate the sway bar? If so, what is the part number for the sway-control bracket that is noted in the description? Thanks!

asked by: Jim

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Yes, the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 does require the sway control bracket # RP26003 in order to connect the sway bar control bar to the ball mount.

This bracket will work with 2" hitch balls (class III or IV), has a ball hole diameter of 1", and a plate thickness of 3/8".

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

If you just want sway control and not weight distribution also then you can do that using a friction sway control bar such as #83660. All you will need is bracket #RP26003 and a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level. I have…

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Answer 2

Sounds like your vehicle is only having the sway issue and not any squatting or trouble steering the main reasons we would typically recommend a weigh distribution hitch for. This is why I would recommend you try a Friction Sway Control Kit like…

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Answer 3

The small ball mounted on the side of your trailer's tongue is probably for a friction-style anti-sway device like those shown on the linked page. All of these sway-control devices use a friction bar to help stop trailer sway, for example Reese…

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Answer 4

The friction bar that is included with the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit, part #83660 is not available as a separate item. If the bar or any part of the anti-sway kit was damaged the #83660 kit will need to be replaced. I verified this with my…

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Answer 5

A sway control system will help reduce trailer sway caused by crosswinds and improper trailer loading. A sway control bar, like the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit #83660, will mount on your trailer's frame and to a sway control bracket #RP26005…

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Answer 6

Due to the length of your trailer I would recommend 2 sway control units like the part #83660. Typically we recommend two sway control units when the trailer is over 26 feet long. I would like to point out that your best defense against sway is…

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Answer 7

The Reese Friction Sway Control #83660 that you referenced is virtually identical to the Draw Tite unit on your vehicle so even if there was an issue with using different brand sway controls it would not be a problem for you. If you think your…

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Answer 8

With a trailer 27 feet long and weighing 5,000 pounds you would benefit from sway control. We have different types of sway control systems you can add to your system. The easiest to add would be a friction bar like #83660. Since your trailer is 27…

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Answer 9

You do need to move the mounting plate of the friction sway control unit you have back to 24 inches otherwise you may damage the unit around a tight right corner. 2 inches is far enough away to not cause any structural issues. I'd probably still…

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Answer 10

If your trailer's gross towing weight is between 6,000 and 10,000 pounds or if your trailer is 26 foot or longer, you will need two sway-control units, one on either side of the trailer. The Reese Friction Sway Control Kit, #83660, can be used on…

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Answer 11

With the trailer at 7,000 pounds and roughly 25 feet long I do strongly recommend using sway control. You can use 2 of the Reese bars, #83660. Two are recommended for trailers over 6,000 pounds. Presumably the truck and trailer will be level if you…

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Answer 12

I do not have any specific information about Coleman pre-drilling their frames, but from the general location of the holes shown in your photo and the way the holes are configured, I would be willing to bet those holes are for a friction sway control…

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