Can You Back Up with Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System Installed
Updated 10/30/2018 | Published 10/29/2018
Question:
Some customer reviewers on etrailer.com say they can back up their trailer with the Reese Straight Line Dual Cam hitch without removing the sway bars. Is this possible when the angle between truck and trailer is not too great? What angle is too great? Thanks
asked by: Charles
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System # RP66084 referenced in your question does indeed allow you to back up with the trailer attached since its sway control is integrated into the head assembly. There isn't a specific angle measurement that you will want to avoid but we do still recommend trying to stay as straight as possible when the sway-control is still engaged. Normal backup situations with slight angles won't be problem at all though.
With that being said if you find yourself in a position where you need to make sharp turns and maneuvers when backing up it will still be best to just disconnect the dual-cam sway control to be safe. I have attached a short video demonstration on this system that you can also check out.
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Search Results: blue ox weight distribution hitch
- Q&A: Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a Rockwood Mini Lite 23.7 Trailer
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
- Q&A: Recommended Weight Distribution System for Rockwood Mini Lite 2109 Trailer
- Q&A: Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 6,500 lbs Trailer
- Video: Comprehensive Review: SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Q&A: Can You Back Up a Trailer when Using Weight Distribution
- Search Results: weight distribution hitch
- Search Results: rp66074
- Search Results: 19286
- Search Results: reese shank
- Search Results: reese weight distribution hitch
- Shop: SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit
- Shop: 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-1/2" Long Shank - Chrome - 16,000 lbs
- Shop: RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit
- Shop: Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Shop: 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Shop: 2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Search Results: fastway e2 parts
- Shop: Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Q&A: Replacement Weight Distribution Spring Bars for 1000 Tongue Weight
- Q&A: Backing a Trailer With Weight Distribution System
- Q&A: Reese Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 1,050 lbs of Tongue Weight
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Video: How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
on Weight Distribution Hitch
