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Re: My Blue Ox Sway Pro Experience (Bad, but now resolved)
freymann wrote: SoundGuy wrote: hohenwald48 wrote: The only person with a real vested interest in proper installation and adjustment is the owner/operator. If you don't want the responsibility of proper ownership and usage of your own RV equipment you might think about considering a different hobby. That's just the way it is. RV aren't cars, aren't built like cars, don't have the quality control of cars and would be completely out of most folks financial reach if they were. Well put, couldn't agree more ... and one doesn't have to be an "expert" to achieve responsible RV ownership, just a bit of time and interest. :B Maybe I'm reading these comments wrong, but I feel compelled to add one more post here... We upgraded to our 4th travel trailer, 26 feet long. Each time we bought a new trailer the dealer involved, all different dealers, told me that my Reese Weight Distribution and anti sway bar system was fine. I could tell, as the driver, that it wasn't "fine" with the most recent 26 footer (and over 2 different tow vehicles) and being the responsible RV owner I researched Weight Distribution and Anti Sway systems and came up with 3 I felt were worth looking at. I then discussed my concerns that I was after a proper tow package with Peterborough RV, a model was chosen, and an appointment to have the old system removed and the new system installed was made. You go to a Dentist to have your teeth cared for. I went to a RV Dealer to have my RV cared for. I was being responsible for my RV and the safety of my family and those on the highway with me. After the install I could tell something was wrong with the system and I complained about it. The dealer wasn't interested but fortunately Blue Ox was, and wanted to ensure that I was a happy customer of theirs. My dealer? *shrugs* Beats me. Now with some of my own leg work, some more research, and a good discussion on this forum, two issues were found and will be resolved. I've already had the ball raised 3 inches and now I'm working on exchanging the bars. Mission accomplished. Let's conclude this thread on a happy note :) and be proud that the RV.NET forums has helped another RV'er and possibly other RV'ers in the future that may find themselves in a similar situation and can read our content and learn from it. Glad to hear it is working out for you in the end.762Views0likes0CommentsRe: My Blue Ox Sway Pro Experience (Bad, but now resolved)
freymann wrote: lots2seeinmyrv wrote: We have had ours for 5 years with no problems. We do not jack up the trailer to install or uninstall it. Ours was flipped and mounted different than yours. Have you emailed your pictures to Blue Ox? We like ours, it is quiet, easy to install and works well. Yes I did. At first their email server blocked the email so I posted them on ***Link Removed*** where they could see them. Although come to think of it, the pictures I was showing at the time were just of the rotating latches so they could see how the locking pin wasn't engaging fully. Hmmmm. mine may be mounted upside down, as is teh OP's. I looked at pics and video and the support bracket usually appears as your does. here's mine. Edit: in this vid, just after the two minute mark the reviewer says it can go either way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLDhAYw943U535Views0likes0CommentsRe: My Blue Ox Sway Pro Experience (Bad, but now resolved)
The first time I used mine I had a hard time getting the bars off (the dealer had hooked it up). Then I had a hard time getting enough links in the holder to really be set up properly. But on my second try at disconnecting it I did as others have said and raised the trailer to take the weight off and it disconnected easily. Did the same to hook it up and drive it away and it was so easy. It also towed like a charm. For a minute there I thought, oh boy, I'm going to have to struggle with this thing every time I use it. But after a little trial and error I now have no worries about it. I do remove the sway bars before I back up. I was told I don't have to, but I guess I worry about bending something. To teh OP, sorry your experience has not been as pleasant as many.535Views0likes0Comments
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