Can a Reese Sway Control Be Used on the Left Side of a Trailer

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Just purchased a new truck and a travel trailer.. The tongue weight is 770lbs and the GTW is 10930lbs. I bought the Pro Series with sway control with ratings of 1000lbs TW and 10000 lbsGTW. These limits for GTW will never be approached. My question is I want to install a sway control for the left side. Seems I cant find a sway control for the left side. Im wondering if I can use one for the right side and just turn it upside down..Is that possible????????Thanks The truck is a 2012 F150 with 8000lbs TW and 13500 GCVW.......

asked by: Scott L

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The Reese Friction Sway Control # 83660 like what you referenced can be used either on the right or left side of a trailer. To switch sides you will need to remove the slide bar and then reinstall it upside down. For trailers 26 feet long or more, it is recommended to use two friction bars.

Check out the installation instructions for this product that I attached. I also attached a link to a very similar question where there is a video on how to do exactly what you want to do.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We have the Long Shank Hitch Ball, #C40020, that has a 2 inch hitch ball and a 3 inch shank and a towing capacity of 6000 pounds. Another option is the Hidden Hitch Long Shank Ball, #63849, which has a 3-3/8 inch long shank and 7,500 lb capacity.…

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You can use the Curt friction style sway control, #17200 on the left or right side. You will need to loosen the handle and the other bolt below it, pull the inside arm out, flip it over, then reinsert it. You will then need to unscrew the handle on…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Hey Frank! This is a newer product, so there aren't many long-term owner reviews available yet. That said, we have done extensive testing on the Benton MoveHitch #B86VR. A strain gauge was used to measure the forces the carrier experiences during…

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The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Hey Tony, Definitely smart to verify the right kit for your 2024 Toyota 4Runner, and I'll go ahead and list out exactly what you need: - Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness #RED82CR This comes with the controller, wiring…

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Hey Connor, since your 2007 Toyota Tundra comes with a factory 7-way the correct kit to install the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty would be the part #RED82CR which comes with the correct harness that plugs in under the dash of your truck. What are you…

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Answer 12

Hey Adrian, you are on the right track for a hitch for your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon. I would recommend the Curt part #C13410 as it has plenty of towing capacity, is mostly hidden, and the advantage it has over the Draw Tite is that we just have…

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