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redwingnc
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Mar 16, 2014

Backing up with sway bar intact

I was told by the salesperson of my new TT NEVER to back up with the sway bar attached...others say that's not true. Even the documentation didn't say anything about it -- thoughts?

Thanks!
  • It may depend on the make & model of your hitch. With Equal-I-zer, you have to keep the sway bars on when you're hitched.
  • It ain't a problem until you turn the trailer past the reach of the sway bar and it either bottoms out and bends or comes apart ... then you got a problem..

    If I'm just backing straight or not making a tight turn while backing I don't worry.. If I see I'm gonna get tight then I'll stop and disconnect it.. no big deal.
  • Years ago, when I owned a TT, I'd back up with the sway bar in place, and never had a problem.

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