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  1. 08-18-2016, 08:22 AM #1
    Guns338
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    Travel trailer backing

    Is it best to disconnect the weight distribution bars when backing ?
    We have the blue ox hitch w/ weight distribution bars. The manufacture says you can back without disconnecting.
    Just seems to me things can get pretty bound-up when backing, especially in some of those "tight" spots.
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  2. 08-18-2016, 08:34 AM #2
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    I guess I probably should but have not disconnected, ever. I see a lot of people that do.
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    When I had a TT I disconnected for any backing tight turns. A lot less binding and stress on the hitch and trailer frame.
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  4. 08-18-2016, 09:25 AM #4
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    Some setups require it, Blue Ox does not. I back mine all the time with it connected, have actually been turned to the point that I got out of the truck to make sure that the trailer wasn't about to take out a tail light on the truck. Even on uneven ground (my back yard where I park it) there isn't any groaning or clunking going on. Cant speak for other hitches, but my experience with Blue Ox is leave it connected.
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  5. 08-18-2016, 09:45 AM #5
    Guns338
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    thanks for the replies
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    I had reese dual cam and was told to to unhook it before backing, especially tight spots.
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