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    Posted: 06 Jun 2015 at 6:08pm
I'm supposed to, but I have forgotten a couple of times, but no bad results, yet. As long as the reverse turn is not too sharp, it won't jam up. The friction bar can only get so short, and after that it would restrict the trailer, and probably bend or break, or break of the small balls mounted on the hitch or the frame.

 Since it is located on the passenger side of the trailer coupling, it actually gets longer when I back up the trailer from the drivers side.(Imagine pulling past a camp site on the left, then backing up into it with the site on your left. But I suppose it could get trapped against the trailer frame if to severe?? Not sure as I haven't accidentally hit that limit yet. I finish backing in and get out to level the trailer and realize i haven't disconnected it.. Oh well..
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Posts: 236 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jun 2015 at 5:55pm
Toolman,

Looks interesting. Do you need to disconnect it before backing up?
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Originally posted by shroomer

Toolman,

Which sway control do you use?

It was a Generic sway control installed by Couches. It was inexpensive as I recall ( it was in 2012). Here it is on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-83660-Friction-Control/dp/B0016KJ5MC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433622131&sr=8-1&keywords=friction+sway+control
 





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I throw in a vote for the P3 brake controller.

Supposedly it's pretty much the same as the popular and slightly cheaper P2 model, but easier to diagnose problems due to the screen display.
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Posts: 236 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jun 2015 at 12:48pm
Toolman,

Which sway control do you use?
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Prodigy brake controller, I got a P3. Went from a 4Runner to a Touareg no problems. Wiring 4 wires, and finding a good spot to mount the bracket are the most difficult parts of installation.
Don't know about the WDH, I tow at 65mph with just one friction sway controller with no problems. The Pod tongue weight is only about half the rated max of my hitch.
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As far as a brake controller the Prodigy 2 should be fine.  I have used it on 3 different vehicles and 2 trailers without any problems.  I don't think you need more than that.
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Originally posted by goombah


Also, brake controllers.  Don't have much of an idea on these.  Please recommend if possible.  I don't mind paying a bit more for quality and safety.

Thanks!

I'm a fellow n00b and just ordered a Teknosha Prodigy P3 controller.  From what I have read here and other places, it's the one to get.  It was ~$130 online, mine was ~$150 as I ordered it with the cable kit that plugs directly into the Honda control box without having to splice wires.

Not sure if I want/need the WDH yet.  I have a Honda Ridgeline and the owner's manual recommends against using a WDH.  The Honda will tow 5000 lb, but the RP-171 I am getting is almost half that (dry). I'll try it without the WDH on a short trip and see what happens.
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A bunch of info in the link in my signature.  Many here have the E2 or Equalizer, 4000/400 or 6000/600 rated models are both ok, the later gives you some future expansion room.  Also many here use the Prodigy brake controller line.
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We just got our 179 and I went with the Equal-I-zer hitch that has 4 way sway control and it's a simple setup with good ground clearance. We towed with it for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it was great. If you go to their website they have a tool to choose the right hitch.

Our dealer installed a Husky brake controller in my TV and it seems to work fine.
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