Determining Which Weight Distribution Hitch For Half Ton Truck Towing 2910 RV

Updated 04/02/2021 | Published 04/01/2021

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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

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$899.00

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

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$18.45

2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

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Question:

i am considering buying a blue ox sway pro hitch. i have a 2020 half ton pickup. my rv is 29feet 10 inch and weighs 6608 uvw. the tongue weight is supposed to be around 796lbs would i be better off with the sway pro 1000 or the sway pro 1500 ? i dont know if the manufacturer includes the weight of 2 -30 lb propane tanks and battery in the hitch weight. thanks for your help

asked by: Walter K

Expert Reply:

I would be happy to help!

To determine the correct weight distribution for towing your 29'10" RV with your 2020 Half ton pickup you will need to know the total tongue weight of your setup. Total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your truck.

The easiest way to get an accurate tongue weight measurement is with a tongue weight scale like the # e99044, but there are other methods outlined in the included help article.

If you find that your total tongue weight is in the 750-1000lb range the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # BXW1000 you were looking at would be a perfect option. This system does not include a hitch ball so you will need 2" hitch ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" hitch ball # 19286 to match the coupler on your trailer.

If your total tongue weight is over 1000lbs the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW # BXW1500 would be needed and works with total tongue weights between 1000-1500lbs. You would still need a 2" hitch ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" hitch ball # 19286 to match the coupler of your trailer.

I included a video of the Blue Ox SwayPro systems for you to take a look at.