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Originally Posted by Parker
We have the US-built Equal-i-zer version of that same hitch on our 19' and Highlander and have not had a single problem with it. I love it. Backing up is no issue at all. I don't know the origin of the idea of removing it (the bars, I guess) for backing, but nothing like that is required. I think the removal idea comes from external sway control units that may have limited travel.
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Although the bar ends are essentially the same, the heads of the E2 and the Equal-i-zer are quite different.
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Originally Posted by thoer
I thought I remembered reading that someone had one of the bars pull out of the holder when trying to cut sharply when backing up -- but my old brain could be remembering poorly (yet again)
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Old or not, I think you're right.
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Originally Posted by Parker
I suppose it's possible to install the L-brackets in such a way that a really tight turn could have the outside bar drop off the edge. If installed within the dimensions in the instructions, I can't imagine that would be possible. But stranger things have probably happened!
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I think that's it, and it likely occurs if the brackets shift, or if they are installed in a less-than-ideal location due to interference with other stuff on the tongue (such as propane tanks). It's only likely when backing up, because the tug-trailer angle can get sharper when moving in reverse.
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