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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 13K GTW, 1.3K TW
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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 13K GTW, 1.3K TW

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Minimize trailer sway and ensure a stable, level ride. Pre-set pitch on the hitch head keeps your trailer centered and simplifies the installation. 2-5/16" Ball and shank with max 2" drop, 8" rise included. Made in the USA. Great Prices for the best weight distribution hitch from Blue Ox. Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 13K GTW, 1.3K TW part number BLU27FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Blue Ox Weight Distribution Hitch - BLU27FR

  • 1100 lbs
  • 1200 lbs
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • WD With Sway Control
  • Allows Backing Up
  • Blue Ox
  • Includes Shank
  • Surge Brake Compatible
  • Some Sway

Minimize trailer sway and ensure a stable, level ride. Pre-set pitch on the hitch head keeps your trailer centered and simplifies the installation. 2-5/16" Ball and shank with max 2" drop, 8" rise included. Made in the USA.


Features:

  • Evenly spreads out your tongue weight among all the axles of your tow vehicle and trailer
    • Levels out your ride to restore control and stability
    • Lets you tow to the max capacity of your hitch
  • Sway control keeps your trailer from getting pushed off course
    • Incorporates a positive caster angle built into the head assembly
    • Holds your trailer in line with rigid, frame-mounted brackets
    • Uses steel-on-steel friction to combat any sway that occurs
  • No-drill, clamp-on brackets can be adjusted along the trailer frame
    • Accommodates frame-mounted items such as gas tanks, battery boxes, toolboxes, or generators
  • Compatible with surge-type brake actuators
  • Tapered design of spring bars allows them to flex to avoid a stiff ride
    • Interchangeable with other TrackPro spring bars (sold separately) to raise or lower the weight capacity
  • Grease zerks built into the backs of the trunnions make lubrication easy
  • Powder coated steel construction is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Includes head assembly, adjustable shank, hitch ball, spring bars, sway control L-brackets, lift lever, pin and clip, and all necessary hardware
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Fits: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight distribution systems
  • Tongue weight: 1,000 lbs - 1,300 lbs
  • Gross towing weight: 13,000 lbs
  • Trailer frame size: up to 6" tall
  • Ball size: 2-5/16"
  • Lift-bracket positioning: mount 20" to 25" back from hitch ball
  • Maximum drop: 2"
  • Maximum rise: 8"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Included w/ SystemRequired - Sold SeparatelyOptional Add-Ons
  • Weight Distribution Shank
  • Weight Distribution Head
  • 2-5/16" Chrome Hitch Ball
  • 2 Sway Control Brackets
  • 2 Spring Bars
  • Snap-up Lever
  • Hitch Pin and Clip
  • Necessary Installation Hardware
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Pro Tip: Before you invest in a weight distribution hitch, make sure your cargo is evenly loaded in your trailer to keep the weight balanced. If you still have a hard time even after balancing your tongue weight, a weight distribution hitch should help.


Positive Caster Makes for a Smoother Towing and Installation Experience

Blue Ox TrackPro Positive Caster

When you turn a corner in a car and let go of the steering wheel, the wheel automatically corrects itself and returns to center. The same technology used to keep your vehicle centered on the road is what the TrackPro uses to prevent trailer sway before it even starts, no matter if it's caused by high winds or sharp turns. Pointing toward the rear of your trailer, there's a positive caster angle built into the hitch. It works in tandem with the tapered spring bars to create a self-centering force that keeps your trailer consistently centered behind your tow vehicle.


This positive caster creates another benefit - an easier installation. Since the required pitch is alredy pre-set, there's no need to fine-tune it using hard-to-access washers or a difficult-to-use thumbscrew. The only adjustment that may be needed is the placement of the head on the shank. Move the head up or down along the weight distribution shank to achieve the proper height.


Steel-on-Steel Friction Corrects Sway

Blue Ox TrackPro Steel-on-Steel Friction

If you need an option built with American-made steel that will hold your trailer in line while providing sway control, the Blue Ox TrackPro might be just what you're after. In addition to the pre-set pitch described earlier, the TrackPro creates a rigid system that holds your trailer in line behind your vehicle, helping keep your trailer from getting off track. And it uses friction to force your trailer back in line if a strong crosswind or passing truck is a bit too much for the rigid hold to handle on its own.


A close-up image shows where the spring bar grinds on the steel bracket

Because the steel-on-steel friction of the bars and L-brackets is noisy, don't be alarmed if you hear some banging, creaking, and grinding. It's just the system working to correct sway.


Fun Fact: Steel-on-steel friction is what locomotives use to keep multi-ton railcars from swaying.


Why Use a Weight Distribution Hitch?

Diagram showing weight distribution on a truck and towing a camper

  • Prevents uneven tire wear on your vehicle and trailer
  • Keeps the rear of your tow vehicle from sagging
  • Lets you tow to the max capacity of your trailer hitch
  • Stops your headlights from pointing up at the sky
  • Gives you control over steering your rig

Selecting the Right Weight Distribution System

  • Think "Goldilocks"
    • If you go for overbuilt, you'll have a rigid ride
    • If it's not strong enough, it's virtually useless
  • Let your tongue weight be your guide

Your tongue weight is the first thing you need to know when figuring out which weight distribution system you need. Most people think that if they get the highest-rated system possible, it'll be smooth sailing. But actually, this will create a rigid ride and a bouncing trailer. On the other hand, if the system isn't strong enough, it won't be able to distribute the weight properly, making it virtually useless.


Once you know your trailer's tongue weight, add it to the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. Then just choose a weight distribution system rated for that combined tongue weight.



BXW1350 BlueOx Weight Distribution Hitch - Track Pro - 2" Drop/8" Rise - 13,000 lbs

Installation Details BLU27FR Installation instructions


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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 13K GTW, 1.3K TW - BLU27FR

Average Customer Rating:  4.5 out of 5 stars   (187 Customer Reviews)

Minimize trailer sway and ensure a stable, level ride. Pre-set pitch on the hitch head keeps your trailer centered and simplifies the installation. 2-5/16" Ball and shank with max 2" drop, 8" rise included. Made in the USA.

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  • What Weight Distribution Hitch do I Need for My Travel Trailer That Weighs 7,000 Pounds?
    Hello Brandon, Congrats on the new camper! When picking out the right weight distribution hitch it is most important to be as close to the tongue weight as possible. You said that your tongue weight is around 700 pounds, I am not sure if you are going by the 10% or used a scale. The tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the trailer weight, that would put you between 700-1,050 pound tongue weight. You could always use something like the Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale w/ Storage Bag...
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  • Can The L-Brackets On Blue Ox TrackPro Be Installed On Top 2 Mounting Holes?
    Per the instructions(linked below) for the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution # BLU27FR you should have at least one open hole on your L-Brackets # BLU42QR. It sounds like your hitch head may be pitched to far down or you have an underslung coupler. If you have an underslung coupler you will need the Long L-Brackets # BLU52QR. Feel free to send any images of your installation and I can verify what you may need.
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  • Suspension Enhancement Options For A Lifted 2006 Ford F-350 Pulling A 10,000 lb Trailer
    Hello Stephen, thanks for reaching out. The RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-HD will certainly help with your sway issues. It will help to level your ride which will in turn improve handling and reduce sway. I see that you also ordered the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFR350SDF which is also a good choice. These will add quite a bit of additional support when you are hauling your trailer. They will also reduce sagging and help with stability...
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  • What is the Maximum Drop on the Blue Ox 7 Hole Shank
    I spoke to Blue Ox and the TrackPro Weight Distribution System # BLU27FR offers a maximum 2 inches of drop or 8 inches of rise if needed. That is going from the top of the shank to the top of the ball platform. This is standard for their 7 hole shanks that come with this part. If more drop is needed, however, we do have a couple other options available for the shanks. The Blue Ox Shank # BXW4002 will give you 4 1/2 inches of drop and 10 1/2 inches of rise. The Blue Ox Shank # BLU86FR will...
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  • Can I Use My Track Pro # BLU27FR with an 800-Pound Trailer?
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  • Comparing Blue Ox SwayPro and Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution Systems for 10K Trailer
    The Blue Ox SwayPro and Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution Systems are both great options. The better of the two is the SwayPro as this is their flagship system. This system doesn't use friction as much like the TrackPro so it will be less noisy and wet environments with moisture in the air won't affect it like it would the TrackPro. The correct SwayPro model for a 10K trailer is part # BXW1500 and the correct TrackPro model for a 10K trailer is part # BLU27FR.
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    I'm not sure which Blue Ox TrackPro weight distribution hitch they gave you but based on the bouncing there is a good chance the system is rated too high for your tongue weight. It could also be that it isn't rated high enough so it is completely ineffective. Tongue weight is typically 10-15% of your loaded trailer weight and with a dry weight of 8,500 lbs you're already looking at 850-1,275 lbs of tongue weight. Based on that you're already pushing the limits of the highest rated TrackPro...
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  • Recommended Blue Ox Weight Distribution System for 5000 lb Trailer
    Weight Distribution hitches are classified by the maximum tongue weight they'll handle, so the logical first step in choosing the right system for your needs would be to identify the tongue weight of your trailer as it sits when it's fully loaded up like it would be when you tow it. I'll link an article explaining how this is done, but the easiest way to determine the trailers tongue weight would be to use a tongue weight scale etrailer, part # e99044. The Blue Ox # BLU27FR you'd looked...
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  • How To Eliminate Sway When Towing 34 Toy Hauler With 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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  • What Other Benefits Does a Weight Distribution System Have Besides Helping With Sag?
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  • 2-1/2 Inch Shank Compatible With Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution Hitch BLU27FR
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  • Correct Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution Hitch For 1,200 lb Tongue Weight
    Yep, you're 100 percent on the money; the correct Blue Ox TrackPro weight distribution for a 1,200 lb loaded tongue weight is indeed the part number you mentioned: - Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # BLU27FR The # BLU27FR is for loaded tongue weights between 1,000 lbs and 1,300 lbs so your 1,200 lb weight is within the exact range needed to use this hitch. This system includes everything needed, including the hitch ball, so you don't need to make any additional purchases...
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