Installation Instructions
REESE Dual Cam HP
High-Performance Sway Control
Figure 8
PRE-INSTALLATION (TOW VEHICLE MAY NOT BE PRESENT)
1. If the tow vehicle is not available at the time of installation of the Dual Cam HP system, position the yolk centered on the
threads of the cam arm (Approximately 2” from either end of the threaded portion of the cam arm. Run the adjustment nut
down to meet the yolk. Tighten the locking nut until the lock washer is fully compressed and continue to the Frame Plate
Installation portion of this manual for your specific frame style; Tubular Frame or C-Channel Frame.
2. Pass this manual along to the customer/end user of this product and inform them that minor adjustments to their cam arm
length may be required depending on head tilt of the WD system, number of chains used for proper weight distribution, tow
vehicle variance and/or; changes in tongue weight of their trailer as all of these variables will slightly affect the proper position
of the cam with respect to proper seating in the detent of the cam arm.
3. Direct the customer to the INSTALLATION WITH TOW VEHICLE PRESENT portion of this manual for hook-up procedure,
and fully explain proper seating of the cam within the spring bar detent. Refer them to their specific Weight Distributing Hitch
Instruction manual and be sure they follow the INITIAL HOOKUP section of their Weight Distribution Kit Manual for first
time hook-up and/or any changes in the variables listed in item 2. of this section occur.
4. BE SURE to pass along the Towing Information Packet (P/N: 110400) to the customer/end user and BE SURE they
understand the material within the Towing Information Packet for safe towing.
INSTALLATION WITH TOW VEHICLE PRESENT
NOTE: Set-up and adjust weight distribution hitch per the installation instructions for your Weight Distribution Hitch.
1. Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle. Tow vehicle and trailer should be on level ground and in a straight line. Raise the
tongue and rear of the vehicle enough to install the spring bars onto the dual cam arm with the trailer tongue jack
(approximately 6”-12” or until the spring bar can be lifted with the supplied lifting handle with very little effort, this will vary
depending on spring bar rating and head tilt adjustment).
WARNING:
Avoid putting any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer. Unexpected or
accidental movement of the truck or the trailer can cause serious injury or death
If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer you MUST
perform ALL of the following steps:
Check that the truck transmission is in park
Check that the emergency brake is set
Block in front of and behind all trailer tires
Check that the trailer jack foot is resting on firm ground
FOLLOW THE SAME MEASUREMENTS FOR THIS
ORIENTATION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 6 OR 7.
