Recommended Blue Ox Weight Distribution System for Trailer with 470-lbs Tongue Weight

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Have a new 3700 gvw camper trailer with ~470 lb tongue weight rating. Thinking of buying Blue Ox load distribution hitch rated at 750 tongue weight rating. My car has OEM Mercedes receiver. Will this work with the standard OEM receiver?

asked by: Alan D

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You generally want to have your tongue weight towards the middle of the prescribed weight range of your weight distribution hitch and your trailer tongue weight should generally be between 10% and 15% of the GVWR of the loaded trailer. For that reason, and because the Blue Ox # BXW0753 is designed for underslung couplers, it's not the best solution.

Instead, I recommend using the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 6,000 lbs GTW, 550 lbs TW # BXW0550, which is designed for trailers with tongue weights between 350-lbs and 550-lbs. The shank on the Sway Pro is designed to fit in the 2" hitch receiver on your 2015 Mercedes Benz ML350 and will clamp on trailer frames that are between 3" and 6" tall.

I do recommend checking the tongue weight of your fully loaded trailer using a tongue weight scale like the # e99044 to confirm that your loaded trailer does not exceed those specs. If you find that your trailer's tongue weight is more than 550-lbs, or your trailer frame is larger/smaller than 3"-6" tall, please let me know and I can help you locate a more appropriate system.

I've linked a review video of Blue Ox Weight Distribution systems that you may want to have a look at, as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I would be happy to help! Starting with the Curt Echo Wireless #C51180 it only activates the brakes based on the intensity you apply the brakes, and will not apply the brakes by hitting a bump in the road. I guess if you were to hit a rather large…

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Answer 5

Your dealer should be able to provide the details you're looking for based on the VIN. I'd agree, since that fuse is installed, you very likely have the factory 7-way tow package. Although most 1997 Dodge Ram trucks will have the connector…

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Answer 7

As long as the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller #TK90160 that you referenced is set up correctly the braking setting will largely be based on the brakes of the trailer. When I say installed correctly I mean that you have the controller…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The adapter needed to install your P2 brake controller #90885 in your 2015 Ram 1500 is the part #3024-P. This would not be the same as what you have for your 2010 Ram so you would need to go with the #3024-P.

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Answer 10

As long as it's not in the way for your daily vehicle use you will be just fine to leave your Primus IQ brake controller part #TK90160 installed all the time as that is what nearly everyone does with their controllers. Now if the controller is…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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