Backing with stabilizers

I don't get it? I wouldn't recommend moving anywhere with the stabilizers down they will bend for sure. as for attached and retracted I don't see why you couldn't back up with them. are you referring to some sort of friction sway control instead? if that's the case its best to disconnect before trying to maneuver backwards but its not 100 percent necessary if you are not making a sharp turn. will make a lot of noise and slow things down though. best to disconnect.

I think that there may be a communication break down between you and the folks who told you that.. OR they are real un informed... Either way, if they are the average stabilizers, you will be able to go frontwards... AND backwards.... As long as they are raised and ready for travel

I'm guessing that the poster is referring to backing with sway bars on the hitch...???

Anti-sway bars? Your question seems to match the behavior you are describing that should be avoided. If so, you can back with anti-sway bars attached, but straight as possible and no sharp turns. If you still need to maneuver more to get back into your spot, then remove the anti-sway bars and continue.

downtheroad wrote:
I'm guessing that the poster is referring to backing with sway bars on the hitch...???

You got it and anybody with TT towing knowledge would have gotten it too. :@

A new member who just joined this forum yesterday just misspoke.

I have my sway bars hooked almost always while backing. I have never seen anyone parked in the road taking them off either. I'm sure some might but i never have seen it.

I take mine off entering the campground not because I need to but because they are noisy and not needed at idol speeds. no reason to make everyone listen to them moan. I have also been known to kill my trailer breaks at the registration office

It's clearly unclear what the OP is talking about.

Stabilizers are in fact jack like devices between the TT frame and ground. Sway bars come in various forms and functions. Equalizer bars are used to transfer weight from one axle to another.

Until the OP clarifies their meaning, any response is just a guess.

Ok

1) I don't move forward OR backward with stabilizers down. Doubt anyone else does.

2) I back up with WD hitch installed all the time. I never disconnect the bars. Backing into my driveway, I am almost 90 degrees and no issues, no bent bars etc. Im trying to get better at the "swoop" method but still learning.

Mike

Once in a while if you are backing with tight turns it's best to remove the equalizer bars or chains hanging loose. The bars have some leeway for maneuvering backwards.