Weight Distribution System Recommendation Towing 630 lb Tongue Weight Travel Trailer

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Im sitting on a fence here and need some advice. My 2015 Nissan Frontier has a tow rating of 6300 lbs. with a max tongue weight of 630 lbs. The travel trailer I am looking at is only 4400 lbs. dry weight. We pack pretty light, so I dont think overall weight will be an issue. However, the tongue weight on this particular trailer is 605 lbs. dry. About 17. Seems high to me. Thats pretty close to my max hitch weight, without anything in the trailer I am planning on using the Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distributing Hitch. If I purchased the spring bars with the 550-750 lb. rating, would that relieve some of the weight, or distribute it well enough that it would be comfortable, and more-so, safe? I have heard that where you position your cargo in the trailer will affect the tongue weight of the trailer as well. If moving your cargo farther back in the trailer to relieve the hitch weight, would the sway control of the Sway Pro hitch keep the potential extra sway in check from the weight moved to the rear? Long story short, would I be ok with a 605 lb. hitch weight, when my max is 630? With the blue Ox Sway Pro 750? The dealer seems to think I will have no problem. But I also have a check that they want, too. Thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Justin B

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To avoid trailer sway you want the tongue weight to be 10 percent of the total trailer weight. Your best option is going to be to keep the tongue weight and total trailer weight under the capacities of your vehicle and aim for the tongue weight to also be 10 percent.

A weight distribution system will not change the towing capacities of your vehicle. But a lot of vehicles will have a second weight capacity for towing when a WD system is used so you can check the sticker on your hitch to verify this.

Based on what you think your loaded tongue weight will be and the capacity for your vehicle the Blue Ox System part # BXW0750 that you referenced would work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution part #BXW0750 and Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System part #EQ37060ET are both great options. They are both made in the USA. The SwayPro does have some advantages over the Equal-i-zer in that there are…

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Answer 2

Typically, tongue weight is calculated as 10 to 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight. With 6200 dry (unloaded) weight this would likely put your tongue weight between 600 and 900 lbs. For a trailer in this weight range, I recommend the Reese…

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Due to its role in the weight distribution of the tongue weight, the weight of the weight distribution hitch does not count towards the tongue weight of your trailer. With that said you will need to confirm your total tongue weight before deciding on…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 7

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 9

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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