Choosing the Correct Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution for a 6,500 lb Dry Travel Trailer

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Hi there! I recently bought a new travel trailer. It weighs 6500lbs dry. The tongues weight is 650 lbs dry. I am towing it with a 2012 F-150. I am looking at the blue ox swaypro 1500. Is that the right size hitch? Or should I go with the swaypro 1000. Thanks very much.

asked by: Jaret S

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That's a really great question! While I don't have a direct answer for you since there are some variables in play, I can give you some information that will help you figure out is the 1,000 lb tongue weight (TW) # BXW1000 or the 1,500 lb TW # BXW1500 Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution (WD) system would be best for your travel trailer.

First thing to note is that you want to base the TW range of your WD system off of the loaded TW of your trailer plus any weight that sits behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle; the total of this is called total tongue weight (TTW).

Next you want to make sure you have your trailer loaded properly. This means that you want your TW to be 10-15% of the total weight of your trailer. This helps your trailer to ride even and you get the best performance out of all the different components. I recommend using a tongue weight scale like the etrailer # e99044 to do so.

Once we have all of these numbers we can then start plugging them in to see what WD system would be best for us. Typically travel trailers will have about 1,000 - 1,500 lbs of extra weight when everything is loaded so at the max of 8,000 lbs (which you'll just want to use the trailer GVWR) that puts us at a range of 650 lbs - 1,200 lbs for the tongue weight. If you're on the lower end go with the 1,000 lb SwayPro but if you'll be on the higher end go with the 1,500 lb SwayPro.

Don't forget to also pick up a hitch ball to complete the towing setup. Use part # A-90 for a 2" ball or part # 19286 for a 2-5/16" ball.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Both the Old Style Head #BXW4011 with the latches and New Style Head #BLU54XR which uses the Pins #BLU72FR have the castor in the head to help prevent sway.

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Answer 3

Hey Jack, the Furrion Chill HE RV unit like the part #FR52PR is going to be your best solution. It is the quietest and draws the lowest amount of power at 11.2 amps compared to most similar options that are around 15. We've tested all of the…

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Hey Michael! When you're choosing a weight distribution hitch the most important factor is the tongue weight of the trailer. It looks like the dry/unloaded tongue weight of a Brinkley Z Air 297 is 924 lbs. Once you add batteries and propane you…

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We sure do John and thanks for all the information! The Lippert Manual Pull-Out Step item #LC432682 is the correct replacement for your discontinued Airstream 381863-01 double steel steps. The Lippert Manual Pull-Out Step item #LC432682 measures…

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The frame brackets on the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System like part #BXW1003 are 4" wide. I have attached a photo below that shows this dimension.

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Answer 7

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Hey Ron, thanks for reaching out! Your 2012 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB has a GVWR of 7,600 lbs so your current 15K weight distribution could be rated a bit high for your trailer. The Blue Ox SwayPro 15K #BXW1500 has a tongue weight range of 1,000…

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Answer 9

With your tongue weight at 1,175 lbs when loaded, you also need to account for any cargo weight behind the rear axle as well to get the total tongue weight rating. I've attached an article to assist. You are correct that your current system is…

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Answer 10

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Getting your tongue weight to be 10 to 15 percent of the total trailer weight will have the greatest impact in reducing the sway of the setup. Also having the trailer as level as possible will help too. For a trailer that weigh 6,500 lbs the Reese…

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Answer 12

Blue Ox has an easy system for determining the weight capacity of your spring bars, whereas other companies may use measurements or printed capacity to assist. With Blue Ox, there is a 5 dimple system: No dimples means it is rated for up to 350 lbs…

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