New to RV'ing...Towing question
New to the forums and to rv'ing in general. So I am in the process of purchasing up my first travel trailer. It's a Jayco Jay Flight SLX 264BH. It is relatively lightweight (4,615 unloaded). My tow ve...
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I used a DrawTite hitch with a friction sway bar for about 6 or 8 years before purchasing my Hensley. I never once had to disconnect the sway bar when backing up into a campsite or our home driveway. If the bar is installed correctly it should not be necessary.
Have someone walk alongside as you back tightly in both directions. Watch for the bar reaching the ends of its' travel especially in a contracted position. If it hits then it can bend the bar.
Another place to watch is if the bar is hitting the coupler when turning. This also can bend the bar. If either happens then I would disconnect it when backing.
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Have someone walk alongside as you back tightly in both directions. Watch for the bar reaching the ends of its' travel especially in a contracted position. If it hits then it can bend the bar.
Another place to watch is if the bar is hitting the coupler when turning. This also can bend the bar. If either happens then I would disconnect it when backing.
Barney
