Hi guys, so I'm still in my house and would like to turn my 22' trailer around and back it into a side yard for a while. This involves backing down a short sloping street, reversing and coming back up, maybe 1/3 mile all told. When I hitch up to do this, am I going to need the tow bars in place or can I skip it? I've got an Equalizer E2 and it's great, but installing the bars involves an unusual amount of jacking up and down, and there's no point in doing it and undoing it 10 minutes later if there's no need. What say you?
The Bear II said
01:37 PM Nov 18, 2016
You can skip them but remember the back end of your tow vehicle and the front end of your trailer will be a few inches lower than when the bars are in place. This may cause the tongue jack or hitch to drag.
I've moved many trailers without using the bars...it's not a problem depending on dips and high spots along the route.
melody said
11:17 AM Nov 19, 2016
Thanks, Mr. Bear! Don't think I have any dips or bumps to cause a problem.
Hi guys, so I'm still in my house and would like to turn my 22' trailer around and back it into a side yard for a while. This involves backing down a short sloping street, reversing and coming back up, maybe 1/3 mile all told. When I hitch up to do this, am I going to need the tow bars in place or can I skip it? I've got an Equalizer E2 and it's great, but installing the bars involves an unusual amount of jacking up and down, and there's no point in doing it and undoing it 10 minutes later if there's no need. What say you?
I've moved many trailers without using the bars...it's not a problem depending on dips and high spots along the route.