Does Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System Allow Back Up?
Updated 04/11/2018 | Published 04/10/2018
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Question:
I would like to know if I disconnect the sway bar and remove it ,can I back up with the bars still attached
asked by: Patrick D
Expert Reply:
When you need to back up the trailer, with the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System # C17322, you will need to switch the sway control lever to the off position. Then pull two clips, remove the friction sway control bar, and now you are ready to back up.
Curt does not recommend backing up with this system because there is a chance that this weight distribution system could bind up and get damaged.
If backing up is still a concern, we have the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # C17500, that does allow back up with all components still connected.
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Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 10K GTW - 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 900 lbs
- CURT
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