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B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Underslung - 16K GTW, 1.6K TW
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B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Underslung - 16K GTW, 1.6K TW

Part Number: BW88FR
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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" shank included. Great Prices for the best weight distribution hitch from B and W. B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Underslung - 16K GTW, 1.6K TW part number BW88FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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B and W Weight Distribution Hitch - BW88FR

  • 1000 lbs
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  • 1500 lbs
  • 700 lbs
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  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • WD With Sway Control
  • Allows Backing Up
  • B and W
  • Includes Shank
  • Severe Sway
  • Electric Brake Compatible

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" shank included.


Features:

  • Evenly distributes weight over axles of tow vehicle and trailer for stability and control
    • Creates a more level ride for both tow vehicle and trailer
  • Super-quiet sway control works without noisy brackets or add-on sway bars
    • No screeching steel or popping brackets
    • Silent friction sway control inside hitch head helps hold trailer steady at connection point
  • Perfect weight balance is easy to achieve with the pump of a pressurized handle
    • Keep track of the psi setting to recreate your perfect tow setup every time you hit the road
    • Make adjustments on-the-fly, even on the side of the road
    • Get more leverage when pumping at higher pressure levels by extending the handle
  • Huge tongue weight range can handle almost anything
    • Grows with you as you upgrade to larger trailers and campers
    • Uses flexible load bars that support light and heavy loads alike
  • Fast and easy setup every time
    • Preset pitch in the system head means it's always ready to go - no need to adjust
    • No more circling your trailer to snap spring bars into place - single-piece load bar assembly can be set up entirely from driver's side
  • Built-in grease zerks in the head make routine maintenance easy
  • Durable and corrosion-resistant, powder coated, cast iron components
  • System includes head assembly, adjustable shank, hitch ball, hydraulic pump and cylinder, load bar assembly, and all necessary hardware
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Tongue weight: 600 lbs - 1,600 lbs
  • Maximum gross towing weight: 16,000 lbs
  • Application:
    • 2" x 2" Trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight distribution systems
    • Designed for use on trailers with bottom-mounted couplers
    • Fits trailer frame height of 5" or 6"
    • Compatible with tow vehicles with or without an auto-leveling system
  • Ball size: 2-5/16"
  • Maximum drop: 1-1/8"
  • Maximum rise: 9-3/8"
  • Shank length:
    • 6-3/8" From center of hitch pin hole to center of adjustment holes
    • 6" From center of hitch pin hole to front of shank
  • Total height adjustment along shank: 10-1/2"
    • Overall height: 8-3/4"
    • Head adjusts in 3-1/2" increments
  • Space between load bars: 6-1/2"
  • Weight of load bar assembly: 20 lbs
  • Weight of system head: 35 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Notes:

  • The B&W Continuum cannot be used with surge-type trailer brakes.
  • When installed, the lowest point of the system will sit about 9" below your trailer frame. Check your ground clearance to see how much space you'll have with it installed.

Shank dimensions of B and W Continuum head unit

Included w/ BW88FR Required - Sold Separately Optional Add-Ons
  • Head unit
  • Mounting hardware for 5" and 6" trailer frames
  • Hydraulic pump and cylinder
  • Hydraulic cylinder extension adapter for underslung couplers
  • Load bar assembly
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Diagram showing weight distribution on a truck and towing a camper

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.


A New Way to Solve Sway

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.


Diagram of a B and W Continuum that includes callouts for all the components of the system with Liteflex technology by Hendrickson

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.


Faster, Safer, Easier Setup

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 B and W weight distribution hitch installed on a camper as it turns a sharp corner

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.


A side view shows the B and W Continuum installed hooked up on a truck inside a garage

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.


An etrailer teammate kneels next to a trailer, demonstrating how to use the hydraulic pump on the B and W Continuum

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.


B and W Continuum weight distribution close up image of hydraulic unit with gauge

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.


Selecting a Weight Distribution System

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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Installation Details BW88FR Installation instructions




Customer Reviews

B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Underslung - 16K GTW, 1.6K TW - BW88FR

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (90 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" shank included.

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