Blue Ox or Strait Line Weight Distribution System Comparison

Updated 06/16/2015 | Published 06/15/2015

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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

(500)

$898.95

Question:

Trying to decide between two products: Which do you prefer or have heard the best response in elemitating sway, ease of backing up - 1 Reese strait-line w/sway Ctrl item RP66084 Or 2 Blue Ox sway Pro item BXW1000 TV: 2012 Ford 3.5L V6 EB, 3.55 RR axle, GVWR 7,100 and GAWR 15,500, TT: 2015 Salem Hemi 272RLIS , Dry 7,500 lbs, tongue wt. 845 lbs Thank you for your assistance

asked by: Jeff M

Helpful Expert Reply:

I would recommend the Strait Line systems like the # RP66084 over the Blue Ox Systems like the part # BXW1000.

Both systems are about the same degree of difficulty to install, but the Strait Line features the only sway control on the market that works to prevent sway before it starts. One of the installers here is also not a fan of the chain hanger brackets of the Blue Ox systems and has told me that he much prefers how the Strait Line systems install.

Also, based on the dry weights of your trailer the Strait Line would be better rated as well.

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

expert reply by: Jameson C