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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch

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Used to reduce trailer sway and improve handling in adverse towing conditions. Unit dampens trailer sway caused by crosswinds and traffic for improved stability and increased towing safety. 1-800-940-8924 to order Reese accessories and parts part number 83660 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Reese products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Reese Accessories and Parts - 83660

  • Weight Distribution Hitch
  • Sway Control Parts
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Used to reduce trailer sway and improve handling in adverse towing conditions. Unit dampens trailer sway caused by crosswinds and traffic for improved stability and increased towing safety.


Features:

  • Reduces trailer sway caused by winds, curving roads or sudden maneuvers
  • Lets you adjust tension for the perfect amount of control and resistance
  • Operates on the principle of "stiffening" the coupling between the tow vehicle and trailer
    • The degree of "stiffening" or friction is adjusted to suit various trailer weights and towing conditions
  • Installs and removes quickly and easily
    • Attaches to either side of trailer tongue
    • Removes with just 2 clips
  • Includes sway control arm, ball, ball plate and hardware
    • Sway-control bracket sold separately
  • Constructed of powder coated steel for durability and corrosion resistance


Specs:

  • Ball shank length: 1-1/4" (1" is threaded)
  • Ball plate assembly measures 6" long x 3" tall overall
  • 10-Year limited warranty


Ball Plate Assembly Dimensions

Note: Do not use with Class I trailer hitches. Cannot be used with surge brakes. For trailers exceeding 26' long use two friction sway controls or dual cam sway control.




Draw-Tite # 40660; Reese # 83660, Economy Friction Sway Control

Installation Details 83660 Installation instructions


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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch - 83660

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (447 Customer Reviews)

Used to reduce trailer sway and improve handling in adverse towing conditions. Unit dampens trailer sway caused by crosswinds and traffic for improved stability and increased towing safety.

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good looking unit fast getting it!



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Great product for the price



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Excellent condition!



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I couldn't believe how fast your service was.



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It was great deal with this suppler. I will buy more as needed.



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works great and easy to install (30 minutes)



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worked great, online video was a lot of help, made it very easy to install.



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Titus was very helpful in getting my order processed and shipping was quick. Thank you!



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Yes! I Did Receive the Friction Sway Bar on time. I am satisfied with the bar and delivery. thank u



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Excellent shipping, processing. Item appears as described and looks of very good quality equal to that of the more expensive Reese brand.



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This is the second Pro Series Friction Sway control bar I have purchased, and like the first, this one installed easily and will give me many years of service.



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Quick n easy installation. Great and helpful instructions



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I bought the sway control to replace one which was lost. It appears to be a drop in replacement at a great price.



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Other than the tightening mechanism being deleiverd upside down, everything was in good order and the price was very good as compared to ther internet offers.



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Pros: -Sturdy, well-built product -Does the job it was designed to do
Cons:
-Mounting hardware poor quality



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Recieved it on time. Big thanks! Installed it in about one hour with good derections. The price and shipping was good. Would recomend it in a heart beat. thanks again.



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Super easy install! Great instructional video, as well. Etrailer is THE best!!!! I but all of my travel trailer needs here.



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I purchased a sway bar kit and it was exactly what I wanted. The product was well built and installed easily with very good instructions. Shipping was prompt. I would definitely buy from etrailer again.



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All items were received with the order. The order was quickly shipped and arrived quickly as well. My interaction with Customer Support was also much better than received from your competitors (basically I received no support from your competitors, I only received a form letter as a response to my questions).

Installation was simple, although I broke/ stripped out 2 of the screws that hold the friction mount to the trailer (I would think that stronger screws would be included, but the problems were partially my fault as well).

I am very satisfied with the products and service received from eTrailer.com.

Thank you,

dp



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Installation was simple and setup was easy. I was really glad to have the sway bar when I encountered very high swirling winds on my trip through Tulsa, Oklahoma. The trailer was stable and tracked well, even though I was very concerned about how the trailer would track in traffic with the very gusty swirls. I noticed a trailer on the highway without a sway bar and it was porpoising the tow vehicle significantly. You can tow a trailer with confidence with one of these in use.



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With my new camper, I had to learn how to set up the weight distribution hitch and after 2 months, I still noticed more sway than I was comfortable with. A friend suggested this antisway bar and it has worked great. I purchased it back in June but wanted to make sure I had a few trips under my belt to give an accurate review. Buy this thing! Your camper and tow vehicle will feel almost as one. Connected and tight, as my wife says. Even semi trucks only produce just a tiny wiggle. Such a comfort to tow now.



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Currently using one friction sway bar. On our last trip I experienced sway on our 30’ trailer due to gusty crosswinds. Adding additional bar to correct issue. ETRAILER had what I needed as they usually do, with expert advice also.

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Meekie

4/13/2024

Using the second sway bar is working well. Perfect solution to eliminate excessive sway.



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I didn't notice any difference with the friction sway bar. I'm
new to travel trailer world so I don't have anything to compare it with. It makes an embarrassing amount of noise when you pull into the gas station.



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Have waited until after a couple of trips to evaluate this Sway control product. VERY pleased at the additional control over the Sway caused when tractor-trailers pass by. Virtually eliminated. Installation instructions were OK, but drilling the holes did require some work. Most would probably have a trailer place do it for them.



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I had a great experience working with etrailer. The product was good and the service was awesome. I’ll be buying more trailer stuff from them in the near future. Great Job!!!


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