Re: [A/S] Reese dual cam sway noise elimination

[Jerry Flanders <jeflanders@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I found this in a FAQ on the Reese web site:

"Can I grease the Dual Cam Sway Control (DCSC)?
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Do not grease the cam and cam arms. The Dual Cam was designed to use 
metal-to-metal friction. Heavy greasing of the cam and cam arm surfaces 
with affect performance. If noise is offensive, a very light coating of 
lubricant, such as Vaseline, may be used. Tongue weights over 1,200 lbs. 
may require a light coating of grease to reduce friction and prevent 
excessive wear. The Dual Cam Sway Control DCSC is not to be lubricated on 
the cam arms when the tongue weight is under 1,200 lbs. Instead you will 
want to apply a thin coat of a petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline. This will 
act as a poor lubricant, but works well to dampen the sound. For trailers 
with over 1,200 lbs. tongue weight you should apply a couple of drops of an 
80/90 gear lube to the cam arm to prevent excessive wear caused by the 
increased tongue weight."

Note they say it was designed to use metal-to-metal friction (in other 
words, it is the friction that allows it to work properly), and they 
recommend using the jelly only if noise is offensive. Any lubricant, even 
"poor" ones, will reduce that friction some. We run ours dry and ignore the 
noise.

The installation manual is at:

http://www.reeseproducts.com/support/support/pdfs/26000IN.pdf

Jerry 4404