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Old 02-02-2021, 07:00 AM   #1
Tom R
 
2015 22' FB Sport
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Best stabilizer system

I have a 2015 Sport FB and I am using a Pro Series towing stabilizer bar system that at times is very difficult to attach to the hitch. It seems the right angled bars are difficult to get just right and sometimes it takes me several tries to push them up into the holes, twisting and getting the bar to the right spot to fit into place. I was wondering if there is another system that is easier to set up and attach and re-attach every trip? I have learned that once I attach the trailer to the TV and use the electric hitch to raise the trailer and TV it is easier to attach the chain ends onto the trailer and lock them in place. But trying to get the bars into the bottom of the hitch is the main issue. Wondering if there is another way or am I just doing it wrong?
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Old 02-02-2021, 08:07 AM   #2
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There are many other WD hitch designs that don't use the right angle round tapered bars, but you shouldn't be having that much difficulty fitting them into the ball mount. Are they lubricated? I realize grease is a bit messy, you could wipe it off and reply each use. Or use a silicone, wax, or graphite dry lube each time.

If they are lubricated and still don't fit easily, are the bars or holes distorted so they are not well matched? if you swap sides do they fit better?
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Old 02-02-2021, 08:14 AM   #3
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IMHO, you are doing in wrong.

Be sure that the angled bar is parallel to the bumper BEFORE trying to insert it.
it needs to be at that angle to insert it. you will hear a click

then rotate it to ward the AS

we have no issue in all the years
once you get use to it, it will click in very easily

give that a try
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Old 02-02-2021, 09:02 AM   #4
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Old 02-02-2021, 09:45 AM   #5
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Will try all suggestions thanks
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