The Continuum is so quiet, you just might forget you have it. No more snapping bars up onto noisy brackets. Easy to install, distributes weight with precision, controls sway, and is easily adjustable. 2-5/16" Ball and 2-1/2" shank included.
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Create a stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer with a weight distribution (WD) system. Adding load bars to your towing system applies leverage, which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your vehicle to all the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer, resulting in an even distribution of weight throughout. The result is a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow the maximum capacity of your hitch.
When your tongue weight is perfectly balanced, you can achieve sway control without the need for additional sway bars or noisy, friction-inducing brackets. The Continuum allows you to do just that. The single-piece load bar assembly on this system is designed to transfer weight off of the coupling point and evenly disperse it over the axles of your truck and trailer instead.
Other weight distribution systems require a ton of manual adjustment to get the weight balanced. You might have to switch out chain links or play around with the height of frame brackets to get the right tension on the spring bars. The tilt of the system head might need to be adjusted too to get the load distributed. But even with those adjustments, it can be almost impossible to fine-tune the system enough to get your tongue weight perfectly balanced.
The Continuum eliminates those manual adjustments and instead uses hydraulic pressure to raise and lower the load bars. This makes it way easier to activate the weight distribution because you only have to pump the handle on the driver's side. You won't need to circle your trailer to snap spring bars up individually. It also lets you quickly and easily fine-tune the tension to get your ride just right.
When you first install the Continuum, it might take a bit of time to get the load bar assembly, hydraulic cylinder, and hydraulic pump mounted on your trailer. But once everything is in place, setting up the system each time you tow is a snap.
The hitch head - which mounts in your vehicle's receiver and provides the attachment point for the Continuum - features a preset angle, so the only adjustment you might need to make is to move the head up or down along the shank. Unlike other weight distribution systems, you won't need to change out any hard-to-reach washers or readjust the tension on spring bars to get set up. The head also has friction sway control built in to help hold your trailer in line at the coupling point.
Instead of rigid steel spring bars that have to be manually snapped into place, the Continuum has a composite load bar assembly that raises with a pump of a handle. This assembly uses a flexible composite material called LiteFlex, which is strong enough to handle heavy loads, yet flexible enough to ensure that you won't have a rough, rigid ride at lower tongue weights. Because of this, the Continuum can handle anything from a small enclosed trailer to a large camper, allowing the system to grow with you.
Once you get your trailer hooked up and you're ready to transfer your load, just pump the handle on the hydraulic unit. This will raise the rear of the load bar assembly to distribute your tongue weight.
The knob on the side of the hydraulic unit allows you to back off some of the pressure you pump in so you can dial in just the right amount to get your towing setup balanced. Take note of the psi reading on the built-in pressure gauge once you're done, and record it in the included log for the next time you tow.
If you start to experience a bumpy ride while towing with the Continuum, it might be a sign that you've moved too much weight off of the connection point. Fixing this is simple: find a place to park and turn the built-in adjustment knob on the pump unit to release some pressure.
The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which size weight distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are rated too high for your setup, they will create a rigid ride, which can result in a bouncing trailer. If, on the other hand, the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to properly distribute the weight, rendering it virtually useless.
To determine the proper weight rating for a weight distribution system, you must first determine your trailer's tongue weight. Then add to that the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. These two measurements make up the tongue weight rating for a weight distribution system.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (95 Customer Reviews)
The Continuum is so quiet, you just might forget you have it. No more snapping bars up onto noisy brackets. Easy to install, distributes weight with precision, controls sway, and is easily adjustable. 2-5/16" Ball and 2-1/2" shank included.
Great product as always from B&W
I received the B&W Continuum today and thus far I am impressed by the construction quality, the welds and the fact that items are powder coated. I am thrilled that there are so few pieces to the unit. My previous hitch had many parts to it and extremely heavy.
I will post my assessment of the Continuum after installation and a road trip.
Evrything looks amazing and so simple wish i could have used it it won't work because my non removable got pad is 8in and the space between the tension bars is 6 3/4in. So unfortunately have to send it back and go with an air bag system.
Ordered Continuum Weight Distribution System on 4-16-23. Received 4-20-23. Installed on camper 4-22-23. EASY. Installed in one hour. I did watch the installation video 4 times while waiting for delivery. Everything fit perfect with no installation issues. Taking camper on 1200 mile trip this week. Can't wait to see how it performs.
B&W probides such a quality product. Im always proud to support the company. I'll be testing out the new hitch this weekend. Also thank you to etrailer for being so thorough with tracking and following up with my satisfaction on every order.
The hitch arrived a few days earlier than original estimate which was great. Two packages that were packaged well and arrived in excellent shape.
Installation was a breeze. It took a little longer than estimates in the instructions since I took my time and went very slow to make sure 1) I did it correctly and 2) I understood how the different parts worked together. I did have to relocated a couple wiring items to ensure they didn't interfere with the hitch set up. They were minor, and truthfully moved to ensure I didn't get a pinch or rub on any wiring in the future. They weren't really in the way for install, but while I was at it, I wanted to make sure I didn't get a surprise 1,000 miles down the road with an unintended rub, so I just re-routed to a more suitable location.
Connected the trailer and applied the correct pressure (after doing the math), and did a 10 mile trial run. Calculations were spot on and applied at 75% FALR. The next day, did a longer trial run at both city road speed (avg. 35mph) and around 25 miles at highway speeds (65mph). Was a breezy day (20kt crosswinds), and the truck/trailer performed remarkably well and was extremely stable. Tow vehicle is a Ford F150 Waldoch Package and with Ford's Max Trailer Pkg (14K max) pulling Grand Design travel trailer, 23BHE, at 8K tow weight, hitch weight a bit over 800lbs.
I am extremely pleased with the purchase of the B&W Continuum hitch. It is just so easy to set up, disconnect, and adjust. And it is solid...on the road and in its construction....very well made and heavy duty construction.
B&W has hit it out of the park with this one!!
Mike Robberson
I recently purchased a B&W Continuum WDH. To be brief the install was a bit more difficult on my Rockwood 2508BS. The propane tanks are on a u shaped channel that had to be cut as shown in one of the videos. My battery box was also in the way and I had to drill through the tongue with one of the mounting bolts for the hydraulic unit. Took it on my first trip of about 120 miles this weekend and I am very impressed. Most of my driving took place on some winding secondary roads. The pull was comfortable with less bounce than my previous 4 point anti-sway WDH. (I did with my previous hitch, have the right sized hitch set up and dialed in for my trailer.) I encountered some stiff side wind and again no sway. Passing semi trucks coming from the other direction or when on a 4 lane hwy with them passing me, again no sway problems. To illustrate the difference, with my previous hitch, my dw could not sew while we were traveling because of bounce induced by the stiffness of the old hitch, now she is able to with no difficulties. For me the biggest plus is setup and takedown. No longer do I need to jack up the tongue after hitching to the ball and then prying on or off the heavy spring bars. This chore is even more difficult when the TV is at an angle to the trailor. I simply pressurize the hydraulics and I am done. Much simpler and less work. Well worth the cost over the 6-8 hundred dollar steel spring bar brands. Yes I highly recommend this hitch.
As always, eTrailer delivers! I'm a repeat customer for a reason.
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