Most weight distribution hitches allow the trailer to be backed into place without having to be taken off. Its the sway control bar that has issues with backing into tight turns. If you have a sway control bar its recommended to disengage it before reversing and tight maneuvering.

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Can you backup with sway control?

Helpful Expert Reply: Friction sway control bars are designed to work fine going forward when turning or not but not designed to turn when backing up (backing up straight is fine). It can and likely will damage them because apparently the force being applied to them is different when going in reverse.

Can you put sway control on both sides?

Expert Reply: You can install friction sway control on both sides of a trailer like the part # 17200. The only recommendation I would make is to be aware that when backing the trailer in tight situations you should probably remove the sway controls.

Do air bags help with sway?

Yes, if hooked up correctly. The bags MUST have there own air line and valve (air bag lines must not be connected to each other), this way each bag is independant and will reduce sway.