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Re: [A/S] sway



Greetings Joan!

I agree with Dick and Dave.  The Reese Straight-Line Hitch with Dual 
Cam Sway Control has been my hitch of choice for nearly 10 years.  
Both my '64 Overlander and '78 Minuet 6.0 Metre are fitted with the 
Dual Cam System and I would never consider going back to the 
temperamental friction sway controls.  When properly adjusted, there 
is no sway with a "rock-solid" lash-up between the tow vehicle and 
trailer.  Unlike the friction sway control, I have never removed the 
weight distribution bars when backing my coaches equipped with the 
Dual Cam system.  The only limitation that I have encountered with 
the Dual Cam System is the Reese recommendation that it not be used 
with trailers having less than 400 pounds hitch weight.

Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI/VAC/Free Wheelers/Computer Club #6359
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban (7400 
VORTECT/4.10 Differentials
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre/1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (8.2 
Liter V8/2.70 Final Drive)