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10-08-2015, 06:39 PM
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I had the same problem, after pulling into a campground an old I mean old experienced camper stopped by and told me to grease the ball and use a very light coat of Vaseline on the bars. It did the trick. Still makes some noise but it does not wake up the dead. I like some noise as I know there is still friction going on which is what allows the system to work.
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10-08-2015, 06:51 PM
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That wax paper is a great idea. Thanks.
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10-08-2015, 07:10 PM
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On the hitch ball a layer of grease is good, mine had curved bars on the WDH and I would put a thin layer of grease where they hooked into the hitch. As to the sway brake a small amount only on the balls where, don't get grease or other lubricant on anything else. The popping noise a lot of times is the chains on the WDH. WDH moan and groan no matter what you do but the grease will make it easier to hook and unhook and help with a bit of the noise.
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10-08-2015, 07:33 PM
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I use a cheap silicone spray on all moving parts and the hitch ball-just before hitching.No Mona
Lisa(Mona Greesa) for me.No loss of control-and no greasy hands.
I prefer clean hands on a beer can.
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10-08-2015, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 1oleman
Thanks for the replies, I hope someday I can back it up with no problems
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Grease on the ball is a good idea, but like a few others, I don't do it as regular as I should. Not to worry about backing the unit, every one of us has gone through the learning process. It will come to you. 
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10-08-2015, 10:30 PM
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hitch moan and groan
IMO if you have a WDH with friction anti-sway you should never lubricate the anti-sway.The ball connections are ok to lubricate, but not the friction bar itself.
You should als remove the anti-sway when backing.
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10-09-2015, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 1oleman
Thanks for the replies, I hope someday I can back it up with no problems
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I would remove sway control,,, before I backed up !!!
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10-09-2015, 06:51 AM
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Lost Vermonters....that's funny about your living in Indiana, but would rather be in Vermont. I myself always comment on the fact that I was born in Vermont....so I state...."Head in Texas and heart in Vermont."
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Yes sir, I am hoping to retire next spring and move back. I have been known to say I would love to still live in Vermont ......if I could find someone to pay me enough to live the lifestyle to which I'd like be be accustom to.
My son still lives there .... every visit I marvel at how much more expensive it is than the Midwest.
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10-09-2015, 07:18 AM
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Retired last April wasn't all they say back working part-time similar job .
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10-09-2015, 07:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airborne
I had the same problem, after pulling into a campground an old I mean old experienced camper stopped by and told me to grease the ball and use a very light coat of Vaseline on the bars. It did the trick. Still makes some noise but it does not wake up the dead. I like some noise as I know there is still friction going on which is what allows the system to work.
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Super Lub is better than Vaseline !!!
In my opinion !!!
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10-09-2015, 10:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankgp
IMO if you have a WDH with friction anti-sway you should never lubricate the anti-sway.The ball connections are ok to lubricate, but not the friction bar itself.
You should als remove the anti-sway when backing.
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Removal of the anti sway bars, when backing, on the Eqiul-I-Zer brand of hitch is Not required and serves no purpose, except noise mitigation.
Lubrication of the bars has not increased the sway on my trailer, as I've never had any sway with or without grease on the bars and L brackets.
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10-09-2015, 03:36 PM
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Location: Evansville, Indiana
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Originally Posted by lesptr
Removal of the anti sway bars, when backing, on the Eqiul-I-Zer brand of hitch is Not required and serves no purpose, except noise mitigation.
Lubrication of the bars has not increased the sway on my trailer, as I've never had any sway with or without grease on the bars and L brackets.
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lesptr - I've never removed the anti-sway bars when backing up. Likewise, have not had any sway issues with a little bit of lithium grease on the L brackets - also keeps them from developing flash rust when the unit isn't in use.
I'm curious as to why people are saying that the anti-sway bars need to be removed?
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10-09-2015, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kluza2786
lesptr - I've never removed the anti-sway bars when backing up.
I'm curious as to why people are saying that the anti-sway bars need to be removed?
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I think folks get confused if they have the friction brake attached to WDH it must be removed prior to backing as it will damage the mount that it is attached to. Later RJD
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10-09-2015, 04:38 PM
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Number one, go to a trailer place and have them show you how to properly adjust your wdh...this is crucial...your life and everybody else's life in your car or truck is important proper adjustment is good for your safety and everybody around you on the road.....
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10-09-2015, 10:18 PM
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Boss Hoss I talked to an RV Tech and recommend if you have to use anything to quite the moaning and groaning to only use a silicone spray and it seems to work on mine
tbone that is exactly who adjusted mine and explained everything to me.
PS..am getting better at backing up and parking the TT
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10-09-2015, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 1oleman
I have a couple of ?? relating to equalizer hook ups. I have a 2014 Surveyor 220rbs
!. I hooked up yesterday to practice backing up and parking the TT and when driving the equalizer hitch was making loud noises like it was under stress. any ideas what would cause that.
2. should or should I not put grease on the hitch ball?
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what's your TV ? I found the Andersen wd hitch works great , no noise or grease to apply , no sway , no bounce ! but if your truck is borderline for the TT then deal with the noise , you'll get used to it
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10-10-2015, 05:30 AM
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Location: SouthWest Michigan
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The Hitch Sys we had was Reese,,, I was told by a Reese Tec to NEVER back up with our first removing the Sway Controller !!!
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10-10-2015, 05:44 AM
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I don't think everyone (at least not me ) said they HAD to be removed. Just that they could be to reduce noise. Unless it requires really tight turns I just deal with the noise.
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10-10-2015, 05:59 AM
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Better to be Safe than Sorry !!!
Makes no difference to me if they remove them or not !!!
But I am guessing after they turn to tight,,, and brake something,,,
they will wish they would have removed the Sway Controller !!!
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10-10-2015, 07:13 AM
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Location: Missouri
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankgp
IMO if you have a WDH with friction anti-sway you should never lubricate the anti-sway.The ball connections are ok to lubricate, but not the friction bar itself.
You should als remove the anti-sway when backing.
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No, you shouldn't have to remove the sway bars on an Equalizer hitch! They're designed to slide in the L brackets, which causes the moaning and groaning.
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