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  6. Allows Backing Up
Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW
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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lbs 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 - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW part number BLU47FR 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 - BLU47FR

  • 700 lbs
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • WD With Sway Control
  • Allows Backing Up
  • Blue Ox
  • Includes Shank
  • Electric Brake Compatible
  • 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: 600 lbs - 800 lbs
  • Gross towing weight: 8,000 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.



BXW0850 BlueOx Weight Distribution Hitch - Track Pro - 2" Drop/8" Rise - 8,000 lbs

Installation Details BLU47FR Installation instructions


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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW - BLU47FR

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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    Hey John, thanks for reaching out! If the 470 lbs of tongue weight you're talking about is with the 2017 Airstream fully loaded for travel then the 6K Blue Ox TrackPro # BLU36FR is a great solution for you as long as your tongue weight is 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. Otherwise I recommend the 8K Blue Ox TrackPro # BLU47FR because it gives you the ability to load your Airstream to the full GVWR and still be effective.
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    To confirm which weight distribution hitch will work to tow your trailer with a GVWR of 4995lbs you will need to measure its tongue weight, as the tongue weight rating is usually with the trailer unloaded and will not be accurate. The easiest way to get an accurate tongue weight measurement is with a tongue weight scale like the # e99044, but there are other methods that are outlined in the included help article. Since your trailers GVWR is 4995lbs and tongue weight is typically 10-15%...
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  • Weight Distribution Hitch Recommendation For a 2002 Thor Tahoe Toy Hauler
    Hello Laura, you came to the right place, and I can definitely point you in the right direction. When selecting a weight distribution hitch, the main factor to consider is the loaded tongue weight of the trailer. Each weight distribution hitch will have specified tongue weight range, and we want to be sure your trailer will be within that range. That way you will get good effective weight distribution and sway control. Can you tell me the sub model of your 2002 Thor Tahoe? That or tell...
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    The 1-1/8 inch socket is needed so that the 3/4-10 bolts that hold the head assembly to the weight distribution shank can be torqued properly to the figure mentioned in step 3 on page 5 of the linked installation instructions. When the instructions refer to the 3/4 inch bolts, they're referring to the diameter of the bolt itself, not the size of the wrench needed to tighten it. I've linked to an install/setup video for you as well, where my buddy David will walk you through the install...
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  • Can Suspension Enhancement Be Added to a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for Towing a Trailer
    Thanks for reaching out, Peter! The best option for help your 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid towing setup to stay level is by using a weight distribution system like the Blue Ox TrackPro # BLU47FR rated for a 600 lbs - 800 lbs tongue weight range. I checked with all of our suspension enhancement manufacturers and unfortunately none of them have a kit designed to fit your vehicle.
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    We can absolutely get your 2021 Keystone RV Springdale 1860SS set up with a weight distribution hitch with sway control. And for your camper, which has a 5,000 GVWR, the option I highly recommend is from Fastway: - Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0800 The reason I like the Fastway more than any other option for your Keystone is because it is the overall best value among weight distribution hitches; it offers high quality at a price that is better than...
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  • Weight Distribution Recommendation for Towing a 2024 Forest River Wolf Pup 16KHBL
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  • Can 2-5/16 Hitch Ball be Used With Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution BLU36FR
    Well thanks so much for those kind words, and we can help you out here. Since you have a 450 lb loaded tongue weight, the Blue Ox TrackPro # BLU47FR would indeed be rated too highly, but you can actually just substitute a 2-5/16" hitch ball for the 2" hitch ball that comes with the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution # BLU36FR. TheTrackPro # BLU36FR is rated properly for your tongue weight, and all you'd nee to do is replace its 2" hitch ball with one that has a 1-1/4" diameter shank,...
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    I can help you determine the best weight distribution system to use, but you will need to confirm the GVWR and tongue weight of your trailer on the spec plate or sticker on the trailer. The best way to select a weight distribution hitch is with the tongue weight and GVWR of your trailer and the tongue weight should typically be 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer. Assuming you use the full GVWR of the camper then you'll need a weight distribution hitch with at least 900-lbs of capacity....
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    The Blue Ox TrackPro part # BLU47FR would work great with your Grand Design XLS 22RBE and your 2018 Toyota Sequoia SR5. I looked up the weight of your trailer and since it looks like the loaded tongue weight of the camper would fall right in the middle of this system TW range of 600 to 800 lb it would work well.
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  • Is Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution Gray or Black
    Our Blue Ox TrackPro part # BLU47FR is the same as the BX0850. Blue Ox used to have all of their systems in that grey/bronze finish that you mentioned but they recently started making them more of a black color. This is especially true for the TrackPro systems which are darker still than the SwayPro systems. Also the picture currently on Blue Ox's site is a computer rendering which makes it look more gray in color.
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  • Weight Distribution System For 6200 Pound Winnebago With 700 Pound Tongue Weight
    We have what you're looking for. Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW # BLU47FR. This unit will give you the best of both worlds. It will handle your weight distribution issues and provide nice anti-sway capabilities.
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  • Can 8K Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System Be Upgraded to 10K
    Yes, you can easily upgrade the capacity of the 8K Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System part # BLU47FR to 10K using the Spring Bars for Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System part # BLU52FR.
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  • Upgrading Spring Bars on a Blue Ox Track Pro
    The Blue Ox Track Pro 7 Hole Shank # BLU28FR can be used with systems with a tongue weight up to 1,300 pounds. Upgrading the bars to a capacity more suitable for your needs would require the Replacement 1,000 pound Track Pro Bars # BLU52FR. These are rated from 800 pounds at the minimum to 1,000 pounds on the maximum, so you would need to load the tongue of the trailer to stay within these weights.
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