What is the Correct Blue Ox Weight Distribution System for a 2018 Coleman Light 2515RL Camper

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I need help with purchasing a Blue OX Sway Pro WD hitch for a new Coleman Camper we just purchased. The trailer is a 2018 Coleman Light 2515rl, and the hitch weight is 566lbs. The dry weight is 5,260 lbs. The payload is 2,340 lbs. So I would like to be sure that I get the correct model of Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distributing hitch.

asked by: Brian

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The correct Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution for you would depend on the total tongue weight of your towing setup which is composed of the loaded ready to tow tongue weight of the trailer and any cargo stored behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

As long as these figure does not exceed 1,000 lbs, I recommend using part # BXW1000 which is rated for a total tongue weight between 750 lbs and 1,000 lbs. Any easy way to find your total tongue weight would be with a scale like part # e9980 or by using a commercial truck scale.

In order to use the above system you will need a hitch ball with a 1-1/4" diameter shank and for that I recommend part # 19286 assuming the 2-5/16" ball is correct for your trailer. I have attached a review/install video of the Blue Ox system for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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We can get you set up with a weight distribution hitch for your 2006 Jayco Jay Flight 31BHDS, though the SwayPro #BXW2000 isn't rated correctly for that trailer. That hitch is for tongue weights between 1,500 lbs and 2,000 lbs, andthe '06 Jay…

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I really like the Blue Ox TrackPro systems because they have the built-in sway control and brackets with adjustments to fit different trailer tongue profiles They have the 13K system #BLU27FR as opposed to a 12K system but unless you have a really…

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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. Measuring is not required if you just take a look at your coupler and see where it attaches to…

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I would recommend that Blue Ox TrackPro #BLU77FR simply because it does not have lift chains like the SwayPro #BXW1006. Both will do a great job but the TrackPro will have a little less movement because of the absence of drop chains. Blue Ox is a…

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That's quite a bit of tongue weight for a 6,500 lbs trailer Juan. For a weight distribution system, I recommend the Blue Ox SwayPro item #BLU66FR. This system works with tongue weights between 700 lbs - 1,000 lbs so it'll be perfect for your…

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The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution #FA92-00-1000 is a decent recommendation and they are reliable - I just would say they are more of that entry-level, economy style weight distribution system. The Reese Strait-Line #RP66084 that would be the right…

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The Blue Ox Pole Tongue Weight Distributing Hitch Adapter #BXW4023 is supposed to work with any over the frame style WDS, but since you're using the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control #BLU55FR you'd want #EQ95-01-5950…

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Great question! The GVWR of 7,000 lbs is the max your 2018 Ford F-150 can weigh when it comes to the vehicle weight, plus passengers, plus cargo. For towing a trailer we are needing to find the GCWR instead, which is the max combined weight rating of…

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I looked online and the Forest River 263bhxl tops out at right around 7,500 lbs when fully loaded. A weight distribution system is recommended off of tongue weight which is typically 10% -15% of your trailer's total weight. This would put yours…

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When it comes to weight distribution, tongue weight is the most important factor. It looks like you are ahead of the game and accounted for that with each of these systems, great job. I would still recommend finding your actual tongue weight once…

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Hey Jennifer, great question! You don't have to have a weight distribution hitch (WDH) system rated for the full GVWR of your trailer, but you do need to make sure it's rated high enough to handle the loaded tongue weight of your trailer. If…

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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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