Choosing Between the 550 lb and 750 lb Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System

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I have a Silverado 2500 towing a 4500# trailer. Tongue weight loaded is 500-550#. I also carry about 50-100# of stuff in the bed behind the rear axle. Looking primarily at sway control with weight distribution a secondary consideration. Im looking at the Blue Ox BXW0550 or BXW0750. Is better to be at the high end of the weight rating of the BXW0550 or the low end of the BXW0750?

asked by: Alan

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The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System part # BXW0750 which is rated for 550 lbs - 750 lbs is what I recommend for a trailer with 550 lb tongue weight and around 100 lbs in the truck bed. In regards to choosing the best weight distribution system, it's best to be in the middle of the system but so long as you are not over the capacity you will be totally fine. Generally speaking, it's better to use a system that is rated for a bit more than you need so you can add more weight to the truck/trailer down the road.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

One of the major differences between a round bar system and a Trunnion bar system is if ground clearance is an issue, you may be better off choosing a Trunnion-bar system simply because these bars slide into the weight distribution head instead of…

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Both the Fastway e2 and Blue Ox TrackPro are going to provide your 7,000 lb GVWR 2021 Micro Minnie 2108DS with excellent leveling and sway control at the spring bars, but there are a couple of distinctions between the two. First, let's just…

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For your 2006 Buick Rainier and your 2017 Jayco Jay Flight 195RB, the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW #FA94-00-0600 may be sufficient, however, I recommend bumping up to the #FA94-00-0800.…

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We can absolutely get your 2021 Keystone RV Springdale 1860SS set up with a weight distribution hitch with sway control. And for your camper, which has a 5,000 GVWR, the option I highly recommend is from Fastway: - Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with…

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For your 4,500 lbs trailer, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control item #FA94-00-0600. This system has built in sway control that will keep your trailer in line with your truck when you're going down the highway…

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Yes, the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control is the best style of weight distribution for an Airstream Base Camp, and Airstream actually features a video of this system being installed on their trailer so we know we can't go…

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Hey Tom congrats on the new trailer! You could use a tongue weight scale like item #e99044 to get an exact number. However, what we typically do is get your trailer's total loaded down weight and multiple that by 10% - 15% and whatever those…

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This is a really good question that I would be happy to help clear up for you. So the additional weight behind the rear axle from cargo gets counted as tongue weight when picking out a weight distribution system, but it does not also need to be…

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Hello Emmanuel, thanks for reaching out. What I recommend for you is the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control #BLU47FR. This is made for trailers with a tongue weight between 600 and 800 lbs. Your Forest River 26CJ is going to be…

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To confirm which weight distribution hitch will work to tow your trailer with a GVWR of 4995lbs you will need to measure its tongue weight, as the tongue weight rating is usually with the trailer unloaded and will not be accurate. The easiest way to…

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The Reese weight distribution system part #RE94FR is the best value for your Rockwood Geo 19FD and would be what I would go with if I were you. It's just as effective as the Fastway e2 part #FA94-00-0600 but at a much better price.

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Answer 12

That is referring to the usage of a weight distribution hitch, like the Blue Ox Track Pro #BLU47FR. Weight distribution systems are designed to help distribute the tongue weight of the trailer to the front axle of the tow vehicle, in doing so they…

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