Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Recommendation for Trailer Trailer with 4,080 GVWR
Updated 05/03/2017 | Published 05/02/2017
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I am trying to decide on which Blue Ox Sway Pro unit to . BXW0550 or BX0750? I have a 2004 Ford F150 Heritage now, but I will be replacing it with maybe a new Ford Explorer that has a maximum tongue weight of 500 lbs. My 19foot travel trailer has a dry weight of 3400lbs and a GVWR of 4080. Is it better to a unit close to the capacity rating or should I have extra capacity even though the new vehicle cant handle more weight.
asked by: Richard G
Expert Reply:
Ideally you want your loaded tongue weight to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of a weight distribution system. Since trailer tongue weight is typically 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight the Blue Ox Sway Pro part # BXW0550 would be the better option as it has a range of 350 lbs - 550 lbs which seems to be a better fit for the weight of the trailer you listed as well as the towing capacity of the Ford Explorer you mentioned.
If you need a higher range though the part # BXW0750 has a range of 550 to 750 lbs.
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch - 7.5K GTW, 750 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- Blue Ox
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