Sway Controller ? for longtime towers
When we bought our first TT about 5 years ago, we were warned during our walk-through that we should always remove the sway bar prior to backing with the trailer. Even if we were backing just a little...
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Nvr2loud wrote:ScottG wrote:
I've never understood this idea. The trailer isn't doing anything different when going backwards that it doesn't do when making a tight turn going forward.
So I have always backed up with every WDH I have ever used and never had any issues.
Agreed,
I have turned so sharply going forward that I was almost touching my bumper with the trailer. The inside wheels on the trailer were actually travelling backwards as all other wheels on the truck and trailer were moving forwards... and the Sway Control bar was perfectly fine.
Just call me a ditto head... I leave mine on when backing.
The recommendations I have seen concerning backing, say that removing it will make backing up "easier". I just assumed that meant I would not have the added friction when backing---loosening up the whole manuevering thingy. I do not have trouble backing, so the added tension does not bother be.
Although I am getting cranky in my old age, and sometimes all that squeaking and cracking get on my nerves. :M
