Can Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System be Reversed with

Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 03/12/2024

Question:

Can I back up my RV with a blue ox car towing system with my car attached

asked by: Mike B

Expert Reply:

Hey Mike, backing up with a Blue Ox weight distribution system like the part # BXW1000 can be done but you have to make sure you are basically only backing up in a straight line with minimal turning as it can damage the spring bars. The limit to how far you can turn would be the same angle you can go when moving forward with the steering wheel turned sharply if that makes sense.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Tim

11/14/2025

I think you are incorrect. I spoke with Blue Ox tech support and they confirmed that you can back up at an angle up to 65 degrees without disconnecting.

Jameson C.

11/17/2025

@Tim thanks for passing that along to us. We generally tell people to only back up as straight as possible but you can get as tight of a turn going backwards as you can going forward and you'll be fine. It's just super easy to get past that point where problems occur.