Bruce McFadden asks - is it better to disconnect the weight distribution hitch from the truck/trailer when backing in really tight angles?
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Bruce & Becky McFadden
I have a simple 'dealer special' hitch and I also don't undo the weight distribution bars when backing in. Although I would suggest doing a visual check of your hitch and do some quick measurements to ensure the hitch won't make contact with the trailer coupler on tight corners. I've got a witness mark on my hitch head and trailer coupler from where the two made slight contact when I had a steep angle backing in.2019 Imagine 2400BH
2019 F150 XLT Super Crew, EcoBoost, 6.5' box, Max tow package with 3.55 ratio
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Not needed using Blue Ox SwayPro. I would think any weight distributing hitch with integrated sway control need not be removed for backing.
On a previous trailer I had a Husky round bar set-up with supplemental friction sway control. On that set-up I always removed the friction sway control bar prior to backing.
MikeMike & Sonya
2017 Silverado 1500, 5.3, Tow Pkg, RAS
Blue Ox SwayPro
2021 2400BH (DeBunked)
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Originally posted by Bruce & Becky McFadden View PostBruce McFadden asks - is it better to disconnect the weight distribution hitch from the truck/trailer when backing in really tight angles?2020 Grand Design - 2600RB - Pulling with a 2005 Dodge 2500 5.9 Cummins 4x4. (Texas)
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I did not remove the WDH part of the hitch with out 23' bumper pull. HOWEVER, I did notice that the trailer responded a lot slower to turn inputs when backing into tight spaces. I did have the trailer several times were the tongue and bumper were about to occupy the same space.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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