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Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control for Steel Trailer Frames
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Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control for Steel Trailer Frames
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Reese Accessories and Parts - RP26002
- Weight Distribution
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Stop trailer sway before it begins with this dual-cam sway control. Cams lock in place on either side of trailer to supply consistent pressure, helping to prevent and correct sway. Works with weight-distribution systems with cam-style spring bars.
Features:
- Sway control attaches to Reese weight-distribution spring bars (sold separately) on both sides of trailer
- Applies constant, even pressure to keep trailer in line
- Works only with cam-style bars - either round or trunnion bar
- Automatically self-adjusts and self-centers to control sway in a variety of situations
- Straight-line movement - cams lock in position to hold trailer steady despite crosswinds
- Cornering - cams automatically unlock and slide to allow full-radius turns
- Sudden swerving - cams seek a straight-line angle to help stabilize trailer
- Simple, bolt-on installation for A-frame trailers
- Trailer frame width cannot exceed 2-1/2"
- Mounting system won't interfere with items already mounted to trailer frame, such as gas tanks, toolboxes and generators
- Steel frames only - cannot be used on aluminum trailer frames
- Limited lifetime warranty
Note: Dual-cam sway control cannot be use with surge-type trailer brakes and is designed for Class III, Class IV and Class V hitches only.
Reese's dual-cam sway-control system stops trailer sway before it begins. This is a significant improvement over traditional friction-style controls, which help to correct sway only after it has already begun. This specially designed system uses unique sliding devices called "cams" to suspend the spring bars of your weight-distribution system. One end of a cam bolts onto your trailer's frame, and the other end attaches to the lift bracket via the lift chain. This type of sway control is compatible only with cam-style weight-distribution systems. The spring bars of these systems are designed with rounded, hooked ends that sit in the cams. The controlled placement of the spring bars keeps your system secure while still allowing enough movement for free, easy interaction between your trailer and your tow vehicle.
During basic, straight-line towing, the cams lock in place and hold the trailer steady by applying constant, consistent pressure to both sides. This keeps the trailer from swaying in crosswinds. When you go into a turn, the cams unlock and slide to allow a controlled, full-radius maneuver. If you swerve suddenly, the cams will give to accommodate the movement while still working to obtain a straight angle, thereby maintaining control of the trailer.
26002 Reese Dual-Cam High-Performance Sway Control for Steel Trailer Frames
Replaces 26001, 26102
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Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control Review
Review of Reese Weight Distribution - Weight Distribution - RP26002
Video Transcript for Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control Review
Today, we're going to be installing Reese Sway Control. Here, we've got our Sway Control arms installed with our entire weight distribution system. This Sway Control is going to help eliminate that sway from your trailer. This is going to make its safer to drive down the road, because you don't have to worry about that sway taking over the back end of your vehicle.The Sway Control arms can be added to any Reese weight distribution system that has trunnion styles with the curved arms, like you see here, as well as round bar styles that also have a cavity here for the sway arms. The Sway Control arms are going to be made of a high grade, durable steel with a black powder coat finish to protect against any rust and corrosion. Our sway arms here are adjustable in and out to get that appropriate length for your system that's installed on your trailer.
The arm here is going to be covered in a zinc plating to help resist against corrosion as well.Once you've got it parked on level ground and your trailer is level, you want to measure from the ground to the top of the ball. You want to record that measurement, because we're going to be using it later. Now, we're going to need to find the center of our ball and mark it on each side. We're going to go ahead and measure vertically first from the top of the ball to the bottom. We're going to mark that in the center, so that's going to be about, let's see, we've got two and a half so we'll mark that.
Then, we need to mark it this way as well. We're looking at about there for the center, so we've got our center mark lined out. We're going to do the same thing on the other side.We'll now make our marks for our anti-sway arms. We'll use the mark we made up here at the ball. We'll use your instructions for the specific type of trailer you've got to make the appropriate measurement from here to the center of the bolt here on your arm.
We'll go ahead and set that up on the bottom of our frame. Now that we've got our arm in the right spot, we're just going to make couple of marks so we know where it goes. We're going to repeat the same process on the other side.We'll now take the long bolt that comes in your kit. We're going to thread it into the backside. We're just going to have it threaded just enough so it's in there.
We'll raise it back up into position where we made our marks. We will thread that down until it contacts the frame. After it contacts the frame, we're going to put an additional quarter turn on that bolt. You don't want to overtighten it, so that's as far as you want to go. Now that we've got it all in place and marked out, we're going to mark the holes with a 7/16th drill bit. Same on the other side. Now, once you've got them both marked, you can drill those out.We can now remove the arm that's on there. You'll then enlarge both of those holes with an 11/16th drill bit. We can now take the inserts that come in our kit. We're going to slide it into the holes. Now, they should be pretty snug so you may have to tap them in, use a hammer. We're just going to use our adjustable wrench here just to tap them in. We can now put our arm back in place. We'll now place lock washers on our bolts and thread them into our rivets that we just placed in there. Then, we can tighten them down with a three quarter inch socket. Then, you want to snug your back bolt up again just like we did before, giving it a quarter turn after it's hit the frame. We can then go back and torque our bolts to the specifications found in our instructions.Now, here on the other side, we're going to perform the exact same procedures. To get your arms in, you're going to want to start with the bottom first. You're just going to angle it until it slides right in there. We'll now take the other end where our chain will attach here, and we're going to have to put these brackets onto our trailer. We're going to go ahead and pre-thread the long bolts with the square head into the backside here. We just want to get it until it's in there a few turns. It's just going to sit down on top of the frame of our trailer.We'll now make sure that, where our brackets are here, that when our arms are pulled up, the chains are close to vertical. Once you've got that set, you'll tighten down the adjustment screw here on the back until it hits the frame. Then, you'll want to go one additional quarter turn. We'll now take our arm here and we're going to place our chain up on it.Now, the more links you use, the more weight distribution you're going to get. It maybe too much, so we're just going to start with two links. We want to make sure it's even on each side, so we're going to hook two on this side. Then, we're going to hook two on the other side. If you're having a difficult time getting this pushed up, you can use the bar that comes with it. That'll make it easier to lift it in position. Then, we can put our lock pin through to hold it in place.After we rechecked our measurements at the front and rear to verify that it's as close to an unloaded ride height as possible, we can go ahead and take it back off. We we're just getting an idea of how many links we needed. Now, we need to hook up our sway. To do that, you'll remove the arm. We need to now take the chain link off of our arm, and we're going to install it into our cam assembly here that hooks to our anti-sway arms. We're going to install it just like we did onto our trunnion arms. We're going to slide our U-bolt through with our end chain linked on it. We're going to place those washers on it and reinstall the nuts, making sure that there's a few threads sticking through. Then, we're going to do this on the other side as well.We can now put our arms back in. We'll take our cam assembly that we made there, we're going to slide it onto our sway arms making sure that the nuts face outwards. Our arm is going to sit on top of this. It'll slide forward and hook on just like we did before. Now, you are going to need to add a couple of links due to the cam assembly to get the same adjustment that we once had. Put it back in place and put our pin back in. Now, we can recheck our ride height once again.Now that we've rechecked our measurements and made sure that they're very close to what it was when we had an unloaded vehicle, we can now adjust the length of our sway arms here. We're pretty close right now, but we need to bring it out just a little bit so that it's sitting in there properly. You will need to unhook this to unload it, so you can adjust the arm there. We're going to go ahead and do that now. We're going to unload it. We'll then take our arm, we'll loosen it up some to bring it out. We didn't need to come out much, so we'll just run this hand tight for now. We'll hook it back up and we'll recheck, want to make sure that this is, again, right up in the groove. It's not going to be until you have it loaded up, it's going to pull forward once we get it back loaded.Now that we've made our adjustment, we'll put it back, lower our trailer back down and recheck to make sure our arms are in the proper spot. Now that we're all set, to keep your weight distribution system working in tip-top shape, there are a few points you can keep lubricated. We want to use some oil here on the front of our trunnion. There's a little oil hole here in the top that you can use to put oil down it. We want to keep our rear points of our trunnions here lubricated as well. We're just going to be using some white lithium grease to spray up in there to keep it lubricated.That completes our installation of Reese's Sway Control.
Customer Reviews
Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control for Steel Trailer Frames - RP26002
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (84 Customer Reviews)
Stop trailer sway before it begins with this dual-cam sway control. Cams lock in place on either side of trailer to supply consistent pressure, helping to prevent and correct sway. Works with weight-distribution systems with cam-style spring bars.
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by: Yasushi01/10/2018
This ITEM WORKS PERFECT! 466181
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by: John Mitchell11/30/2015
Easy ordering and received it very fast 232724
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by: Don K10/12/2016
Super quick free delivery!! Every thing looks in good condition. Will buy from you again when I need quality trailer parts! 306745
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by: Steve welch04/26/2017
Received the item I ordered in a timely manner.always get the parts I order ,and get great service. I highly recommend etrailer for all your hitch needs. Steve 373687
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by: Mike B03/02/2016
Fast shipping and great price from Etrailer. I love the dual cam system. Trailer sway is nearly eliminated with this system. Much better than the friction bars that I had on my trailer. My favorite thing about this system is that you don't have to disconnect anything before backing the trailer up. 239126
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by: Bob S.03/06/2017
Installed these on a 33 foot toy hauler that I tow with a 2012 Ram 1500. The combined gross wt. is around 13,000LBS. There is virtually no sway at speeds from 0 to 70 MPH. Excellent product. 349349
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by: Dale09/09/2018
Quality product delivered promptly at a great price. 563237
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by: Cliff04/16/2019
The etrailer web site is easy to use and informative! I buy my needs here the service is prompt and fast Thank you 629073
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by: Ed R.01/19/2017
Takes time to adjust, but well worth the effort! Best hitch I have ever had; bought my first trailer in 1968. This has hitch was used for a return trip from California to Alaska return. Easy pulling. 333783
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by: Chris02/26/2018
this looks like a great product and it should work.Ive installed the dual cam system on our travel trailer and that was a breeze for an old stepper, But havent had the trailer out yet to check it out.Come on spring time ! 479205
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by: Charles08/19/2018
Just as advertised. Prompt arrival, packaged well and etrailer service, followup, etc. was excellent! Needed to add anti-sway to a new, longer trailer that has a tendency to sway. Have not used it in gusty winds yet but seems to work fine with passing vehicles. 555278
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by: Mr Breeze02/19/2017
I received excellent assistance when contacting etrailer by phone, trying to determine the correct piece-items needed for my new trailer, to replace the parts for my Reese Sway-Control/Wt Distribution system that I "lost" when selling my old trailer. they were polite, patient and helpful. This hardware set, as well as the Lift brackets and Dual-sway Cams were as heavy-duty as needed (as described) and will be putting them onto my new trailer as soon as I pick, it up. 345635
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Sal P - 08/20/2018
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by: Sal P.08/20/2017
This product made a tremendous difference in towing my trailer. Installation was easy, and took about three hours total after making sure it was set up properly. 422895
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Still works great! It has taken some fine tuning, but I couldn’t be happier with this product.
Sal P - 08/20/201842549
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by: Tim W.10/05/2017
The product was exactly what I ordered. Was very nervous about receiving the product in a timely manner as I needed to move the camper right away. All three Representatives that I had dealt with at etrailer went above and beyond to make sure everything went smooth for me. I would definitely use etrailer again in the future for my camper needs. Thank you Madison, Chelsea, Reesa. 439860
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Ken C - 07/21/2018
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by: Ken C.07/21/2017
I have not installed this yet on my trailer but a friend of mine had them on his and it works really well. I went to this product because I have the old Reese dual cam and it lasted through for trailers and 40 years. I had one of the arms been on me. I might have done something wrong or could be metal fatigue in any rate I wanted these dual cam and I sway product. 408978
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This is the best anti-sway distribution system that there is. Ive been in heavy winds and my trailer does not sway at all.
Ken C - 07/21/201841269
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by: Scott12/05/2018
Just what I ordered,received fast and damage free shipping.Part of my order was delayed because product was out of stock,etrailer customer service called me to inform me about the delay in shipping,most companies now days would not do that.Another great order,will be ordering more items from etrailer when needed. 588651
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by: Ronald11/26/2018
These were easy to install and work great with my existing weight distribution hitch. Pulled the camper 300 miles this week. The sway control worked great! No more white knuckle driving on the steering wheel and slowing down. I was able to maintain the speed limit and relax while towing! 585227
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Edward - 05/29/2017
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by: Edward05/27/2016
I installed this last year and had to do some modifications because my battery tray area angle iron was in the way. After changing that the rest of the installation went ok. Setting the bars to the mounts took a few movements of towing and checking to make sure they settled in correctly. Our first trip out was in a very windy storm and I didn't have faith in them, but the wind was so bad it wasn't a good test. They did work but fighting the wind and rain was like driving through a tornado. The rest of the trip after that was great and they did the job no sway. 252265
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Very pleased with this system, we tow longer distances and it works great. Would not want to go back to the old style friction type.
Edward - 05/29/201724265
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by: Joseph10/18/2018
Installed these replacement parts. The diameter of the cam is a little smaller than originals, but they seem to work just as good. I went out and realigned the parts as suggested, and it wasn't nearly as hard as the first time. LOL Since the original larger size cams are no longer available I would recommend these. 575517
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by: Dale R10/23/2017
Replacement arms are shorter than the original and I had to adjust the locking nuts almost to the end of the bar. I talked to dealer later and was informed that these were the only bars currently made. They do work and I have not had a problem with them. Only have about 2000 miles at this time on them. 445491
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by: Greg H.04/09/2016
I purchased your weight distribution system for my camper last year 2015. We purchased a new camper and the system that I had for my other camper just didn't cut it. The camper was longer and a bit heavier, but the old system I had didn't stop the sway, and it was not comfortable pulling it. So started looking into systems that would help stop the sway. I went to etrailer.com, and found this product that worked with the distribution system I had. I called them and asked if this would indeed work to stop the sway. They made sure I had picked the right model to work with the one I had, and then told me that this was the best system out there. I watched their installation video, that was very helpful, and proceeded to install it. When I took it out for the first time, I couldn't believe it. The sway completely disappeared, and my comfort level went right back up to the top, along with the safety factor! Even when it's windy or a semi passes, it vertually stops the sway! I can't say enough about the product and the support from this company. I guess that is why they are in the business, and are the top rated! Thank you etrailer!! Greg H. ,Wisconsin 243545
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Mike S - 09/21/2017
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by: Mike S.09/21/2016
The product was received exactly as ordered and on time. All of the parts that are supposed to be supplied with item were there and look to be of very high quality. Product has not been installed yet, but I look forward to doing so and hope it works as intended. 297052
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I wouldnt tow my trailer without the dual cam sway control installed. This product works exactly as advertised. When we got our 32 trailer all it had was the weight distribution hitch. After a trip to Myrtle Beach, which was two handed white knuckle holy terror for 7 hours each way, I knew I had to do something about the sway. I looked around at various systems available and decided on the dual cam setup as being most likely to provide the sway control I was looking for. After installing this system and getting it adjusted correctly this is key to proper operation, towing is a breeze now, sway is gone and I now have control of my trailer with confidence. We have gone on five trips this year of varying length, all with no sway issues due to large trucks or wind. Driving is so much more pleasurable now.
Mike S - 09/21/201728369
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by: James W05/23/2018
As requested, photos of products installed. Thanks for the expert and prompt service to help me put this setup together. 512389
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Allen K - 09/23/2018
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by: Allen K09/23/2017
The folks at etrailer went way out of their way to contact the manufacturer to verify that this item would be compatible with my current equipment. Delivery was prompt and the product was as described. I have not had the opportunity to install it yet, or try it on the road,. but I am pleased so far. 435754
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After I nstalling the Reese DualCam system, my trailer was much easier to tow, but I discovered that my spring bars were way too light. Tongue weight was 900, spring bars were rated at 750. Once again, the folks at etrailer.com stepped up and helped me resolve the situation. Now Im towing my 25 Airstream effortlessly with no sway whatsoever, using the Reese DualCam with 1200 spring bars.
Allen K - 09/23/201843898
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by: James W05/23/2018
As requested, photos of products installed. Thanks for the expert and prompt service to help me put this setup together. 512394
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by: Larry P11/23/2019
And outstanding product couldn't believe the difference between our travel trailer 727426
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by: Dano09/25/2019
Great add on for my weight distribution hitch. Worked great on trip out West. 707380
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by: Bill6106804/15/2019
We are replacing part of our Reese hitch that was showing wear. The replacement parts are original equipment and came with a good installation manual. 629019
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by: John11/16/2018
I have been using this system for five years. I’m pleased with their performance and durability. I always get better customer service from E-trailer then any other Internet business I have been involved with. Always my first choice. 583337
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by: Justin06/05/2018
These did the trick 517659
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by: George04/13/2018
All very good quality with good installation instructions. 496248
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by: Larry04/08/2018
The Reese Dual cam sway control parts I ordered were to replace damaged original cams. I was very pleased that ETRAILER had them in stock and I received the new parts in less than a week. I would highly recommend ETRAILER for any Items needed for your RV. 494050
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by: Jeff03/23/2018
I have this on my 35' bumper pull and it makes it a lot nicer to pull. 488061
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by: Deborah03/18/2018
Exactly as advertised. Along with the etrailer video I installed the cams shortly after they arrived. 486139
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by: Edward12/30/2017
Easy install. Work as Advertised. Great product. 463819
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by: Marc P07/26/2017
I've purchased a few things from etrailer and have never had anything to complain about. Or should I say they have always met or bettered what my expectations are. They sell the best equipment around at fare prices. They use ups which is on time every time and no complaints from me. Thanks everyone 410983
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by: Calvin P.06/30/2017
They done the job ,that I needed. 400805
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by: Richard j06/14/2017
Excellent product instructions that came with product not the best I would highly recommend youtube video etrailer has and before you do any drilling make sure every fits good and I live in canada and the got it to me in 3 days I couldn't believe the good service 394191
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by: Mike06/13/2017
Great service and products. 396108
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by: Brian T05/19/2017
Sorry for the long review. Purchased these as an addition to our Reese high performance weight distribution hitch. I was previously using friction sway control with our previous trailer, which was much smaller (by 10ft) and much lighter. Our new trailer is 36', 8,600lbs with a 950lb hitch weight. The tow vehicle is a 2016 F150 Lariat super crew with max tow. After towing the new trailer one time with friction sway control, I needed something else. Since we already had the hitch, I figured I'd try this instead of purchasing a new system. The dealer installed the kit as I was there for warranty work already. Towing the trailer home, the sway on the freeway was terrible. After doing a ton of research online, and various forums, I found dealers typically never put the time into setting this system up correctly, which I found is key for proper operation. I went through the complete setup with the hitch, and then the dual cam system myself (as I didn't trust the dealer who also originally set up the hitch as well). The instructions are a bit vague on setup, especially chain links from the cam to the snap up bracket under tension, which the forums helped greatly with. The dealer set this up to have 4 links under tension, when I found you need 5 at the minimum. Also found the 3/4 cam pivot nut not tightened anywhere close to 35ft/lbs. After setting this system up correctly, there is virtually no sway at freeway speeds. Moral of the story is that the setup is pretty tedious (took about 2 hrs), but once done, the system works great! 382508
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by: Steve F05/12/2017
Third time ordering items from etrailer. Very fast, efficient service. Items shipped within two hours of ordering. Can't beat that. 380518
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by: Tom S04/24/2017
Works great, about hour and half install and another half hour to get adjusted. 371390
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by: Rob B04/01/2017
Great control, ended the white knuckle driving. No pops or grinds just pulls straight and true. 361527
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by: Roger D03/23/2017
Exactly what I needed. Good quality , everything was included with complete instructions to install. 360151
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by: Dave B.03/21/2017
I have not yet installed my dual cam sway control yet .But your price and service was great Thanks to George for the follow up. I will review the product after install and uses thanks again Dave B. 356744
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by: Tom03/15/2017
Works great 353204
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by: Greg J10/05/2016
Noticed big improvement using this item ,camper much more stable. 303411
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by: David N.09/19/2016
We installed this on a 20' enclosed trailer, along with the Reese HD distribution kit. Everything arrived promptly. Instructions and installation were simple. We are extremely pleased with the way the trailer tows after installing. Great product. 297600
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by: ERIC06/02/2016
EXCELLENT CUSTOMER RELATIONS MORE IMPORTANTELY VERY THOROUGH PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS AND GREAT PRODUCT VARIETY 256211
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by: Jordan05/02/2016
used reese sway control years ago and still love them 248086
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- The replacement cam arms are sold in a pair # RP26002 or just the replacement arm # RP58435.
Due to the inheritance of your setup you may have a set of gold colored cam arms instead of silver. If this is the case you would want to replace both arms because there was a design change and I cannot recommend you use an old version cam arm with a new one.
Alternatively, if your setup is currently silver you can just replace the one arm with either of the above listed products.
The...
view full answer... - Sway Control and Suspension Enhancement Recommendations for a 2013 Subaru Outback
- Since the Hidden Hitch # 87568 is not rated for use with a weight distribution system I would not recommend you attempt to use a system with it.
The best recommendation I could give you would be to load your trailer properly and if you are experiencing any sag you could install a set of Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs for Coil Spring Suspension # CSS-1094R. These will help your vehicle ride level by giving extra support to the rear suspension.
There is a sway control system...
view full answer... - Reese Dual-Cam Sway Control Fell Off of Trailer
- Sometimes this situation can occur and the first thing to try that will likely work is a set of rivet nuts # RP58507. With these rivet nuts you should not have to drill all the way through the trailer frame. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
view full answer... - Correct Frame Plate Orientation When Installing Reese Dual Cam Sway Control
- Neither orientation has a benefit over the other. Reese gives the optional bracket placement in the event that there are any obstructions on the trailer tongue that would prohibit mounting the bracket as shown in Figure 6. The important considerations are that 1) the center point of the bolt that attaches the yoke to the frame plate be 19-3/8 inches rearward of the center point of the coupler for trunnion-style spring bars (as shown in the instructions). This measurement will remain the...
view full answer... - How To Adjust Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control # RP26002
- When making the final adjustment for the Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control, part # RP26002, the 2 nuts should be loose before making the left and right turns. Having the nuts loose will allow them to move and settle into the correct position. Then you will want to drive straight approximately 100 yards and then tighten the 2 nuts down.
I have linked instructions and an installation video of the Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control, part # RP26002.
view full answer... - Does Reese Dual-Cam Sway Control Work Better than Blue Ox Sway Control
- Yes, it is my experience that they dual-cam sway control works much better than the Blue Ox systems. I recently have been riding in trucks towing trailers, one with the Blue Ox and one with a Reese system with the dual-cam sway control. The Blue Ox system worked but not nearly as well as the Strait-Line systems with the dual-cam sway control.
For a Reese Strait-Line system that is rated for 800 to 1500 pounds tongue weight use # RP66130. the dual-cam sway control alone cannot be used...
view full answer... - Reese Weight Distribution Dual Cam Brackets Dislodged from Trailer Frame
- Thank you for your photo of your Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution system's cam mount. I spoke to my technical contact at Reese about the issue you had with the hardware and dual cam brackets coming out of their mounting positions on your trailer frame and he suggest you use the Reese Rivet Nuts # RP58507 to re-install your cam brackets.
These rivet nuts will require you to enlarge the existing holes in the trailer frame to 11/16-inch to accept the rivet nuts. Please refer to the linked...
view full answer... - Can Dual-Cam Sway Control Be Used on a Trailer with a Tongue Weight Over 1,200 Pounds
- There are Strait-Line weight distribution systems rated up to 1,500 pounds tongue weight and they use dual-cam sway control so on a 1,200 pounds system it is no problem either. And since you are under the 1,200 pounds you should be good to go.
However, you have to look at the total tongue weight of the set up to make sure a 1,200 pound system is enough. You mentioned a dry hitch weight of 1,065 pounds. This figure is going to increase when the trailer is loaded. Also, you have to add...
view full answer... - Differences Between Friction Based Sway Control and Dual Cam System For a Trail-Bay Travel Trailer
- The biggest difference between an Equal-I-Zer friction style sway control and a system like a Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control # RP26002 is that the friction style is passive and the dual cam is active.
What is meant by that is that the friction style does not do anything to prevent sway, it only acts minimize it once it has already started, which for some people it will work. However, the dual cam system works to prevent sway before it begins. This system will proactively...
view full answer... - Will Reese Replacement 1,200 lb Round Spring Bars # RP58115 Work With Reese Hitch Head # RP58112
- I contacted our representative at Reese, and he informed me that the Weight Distribution System you referenced, # 61241 should be the stamping on the metal and that it is Reese Replacement Head, part # RP58112. He informed me that the Reese Replacement 1,200 lb Round Spring Bars, part # RP58115, will work with your Weight Distribution Head and Reese Dual-Cam Sway Control, part # RP26002.
The Reese Replacement 1,200 lb Round Spring Bars, part # RP58115, are designed for trailers that...
view full answer... - Weight Distribution for a 4000 Pound Trailer with 400 Pound Tongue Weight
- If the rear end of your vehicle sags significantly when the trailer is hooked up then you could have an unsafe condition and your front end and tires will not wear properly. The weight is taken off of the front wheels of the vehicle and can cause loss of control, especially when towing in adverse conditions such as rain, snow, high winds or if a sudden maneuver has to be made.
A weight distribution system will level out the vehicle and distribute the tongue weight between the vehicles...
view full answer... - Can Dual-Cam Sway Control be Added to a Draw-Tite Round Bar Weight Distribution System
- If your spring bars hang from chains and have the hook end like # RP58114 as an example, then you can add dual cam sway control, # RP26002. Drilling is required and there are no other dual-cam systems from the manufactures we carry that do not require drilling into the trailer frame for installation. I have linked a video and instructions for you. Since the system installs only on the trailer, switching between vehicles will not be a problem
If the dual cam system is not going to work...
view full answer... - How to Reduce Trailer Sway When Towing a Camper with a 2016 Ford F-150
- If you are just using one friction control bar, it is not sufficient enough for an 8,000 lbs. 35 ft. trailer. You will need two friction control bars if your spring bars have the hook at the end. If you do, you can add the dual-cam sway control # RP26002 and it will work much better.
However, if you do not have two notches, towing a trailer that is close to the maximum towing limit of your truck can cause significant sway on the highway even with a weight distribution system. Installing...
view full answer... - Lightweight Weight Distribution System Needed for Towing 3,800 lb Passport 195RB
- The Husky Center Line Weight Distribution (WD) systems, like part # HT32217, weigh in at about 100 lbs for the whole system.
A lighter option would be to go with a round bar system like the Reese Weight Distribution System # RP67509 which weighs just over 60 lbs. This system has a Tongue Weight (TW) TW of 400 lbs - 800 lbs and comes with a shank for a 2" hitch receiver. You will need to purchase a 2" hitch ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" hitch ball # 19286 separately.
This system does not...
view full answer... - Replacement Mounting Bolts for Reese Dual-Cam Sway Control
- It sounds like you need the thread forming screws that attach the dual-cam sway control brackets to the trailer frame. Is this is correct then you will need set # 58437 for 8 or # 58459 for 2. You may also need the rivet nuts, # RP58507, for a set of 4. If you need a different part then I have linked the dual-cam instructions # RP26002 that shows the parts list on the first page.
view full answer... - Which is Better, Friction or Dual-Cam Sway Control
- If given the choice I would always choose dual-cam sway control over friction because dual-cam system are proactive, stopping sway before it starts. Friction systems are reactive and work to stop sway after it has already started.
To use dual-cam sway control your spring bars will have to have the hook ends, like bar # RP58115. If your bars do not have the hook ends you would either need to replace the bars or go with a friction sway control system using # 83660.
If you wanted to...
view full answer... - Recommended Weight Distribution System for Rpod 179 Travel Trailer
- To choose a weight distribution system, you'll need to first determine the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. To that figure, add the weight of any gear stowed in the cargo area of your Grand Cherokee behind the rear axle. I've linked to an FAQ article that explains how to do this. These combined figures represent the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your set-up. The TTW of your trailer should fall as close as possible to the middle of the effective range of the weight...
view full answer... - Should Dual Cam Sway Control Cams be Greased at any Point
- I checked the installation instructions for the Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution system and the instructions state that you should NOT use grease on the cams or arm. If you are having issues with noise a very light coating of a lubricant can be used on the part of the cam where the spring bar rides the cam.
The only mention of a lubricant is that you can use it on the adjustment nut and cam arm so that the adjustment nut can be moved freely to the desired position.
view full answer... - Availability of Spring Bar Upgrades for Reese Weight Distribution System
- I spoke with my contact at Reese and I have some information. Depending on the age of your system and what type of head came with it, you may be able to use the replacement spring bars, # RP66009. If your head is numbered 58167 or it looks like # RP58167 then you will be able to use the spring bars.
If your head uses the spring bars that are held in with clips that are dropped in the head, then the spring bars will not fit.
If you find that they will work, you will need to order 2...
view full answer... - Should Rivet Nuts Or Thread Forming Screws Be Used When Installing Dual-Cam Sway Control
- The Rivet Nuts for Reese Dual Cam High Performance Weight Distribution, part # RP58507, are included with a dual-cam system like part # RP26002. You can check out the installation instructions that are attached for the # RP26002 and see how these are installed.
The thread forming screws are used on a tubular style frame attachment, and are not used on a standard trailer frame.
view full answer... - How to Pick out a Weight Distribution System for a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Towing a 35 ft Travel Trailer
- The most reliable way to get towing capacities on a vehicle is to check the owners manual. There can be a lot of contradictory information floating around the internet so I would recommend you either check your owners manual or contact a Dodge dealer.
The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of a setup. Once you know that you can pick out a system that will work the best for you. You should note that any weight from cargo behind...
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