Determining Which Blue Ox SwayPro Hitch For Towing Airsteam Bambi W/ 2019 Honda Ridgeline

Updated 05/12/2025 | Published 05/14/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - Underslung - 5.5K GTW, 550 lbs TW

(54)

$968.95

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

(2621)

$23.87

Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch - 5.5K GTW, 550 lbs TW

(473)

$885.35

Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch - 7.5K GTW, 750 lbs TW

(473)

$898.95

Question:

Whats the best sway pro set up to use with a Honda Ridgeline 5000 pulling an airstream Bambi trailer - 3500 lb GVWR and hitch weight 430. 2 5/16 ball. Airstream dealer recommends a sway/weight distribution set up. Internet says not to use a weight distributing hitch on the ridgeline because improperly adjusted may reduce handling stability and braking performance. Is that true? Thanks

asked by: Steve O

Expert Reply:

I would be happy to help you find the correct Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution hitch for towing your Airstream Bambi with your 2019 Honda Ridgeline, but you will need to confirm your total tongue weight.

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

More than likely you will need the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 6,000 lbs GTW, 550 lbs TW # BXW0556 which works with total tongue weights between 350-550lbs. Since this hitch does not include a hitch ball you will need the 2-5/16" # 19286 to match the coupler on your trailer.

If your total tongue weight exceeds 550lbs then you will need to step up to the # BXW0750 which works with total tongue weights between 550-750lbs. This option also does not include a hitch ball so you will still need # 19286.

Regarding not using a weight distribution hitch, it is possible that an incorrectly setup weight distribution hitch could cause issues which is why it is important to read through the instruction manual when setting up the hitch.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

Mrjn34

5/1/2025

I have a Mazda CX90 Turbo 3.3 plus with tow package installed (500 Tongue/5,000Lbs). From what you answered this looks like the WDH for me. However, it looks like that recommended position of the clamps at 28 to 29 inches won't work because of the 2024 Airstream Bambi 16RB placement of the propane tanks and lithium batteries (solar package). Are there work arounds of mitigation for this that you can share? Thank you.

Jerred H.

5/12/2025

@Mrjn34 Sorry, but there is no work around as far as bracket placement on the Blue Ox SwayPro item # BXW0556. You'll need to use a different system that installs in front of the propane and lithium batteries. I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control item # FA94-00-0800. The brackets on this system have a bit more flexibility as far as mounting positions go. They line up somewhere between 24" - 27" back from the center of the coupler. This system has a comparable tongue weight range of 400 lbs - 800 lbs. This system does not include a hitch ball. Depending on your coupler size you will either need a 2" Hitch Ball item # A-90 or a 2-5/16" hitch ball item # C40030. Please note that if you have the factory hitch on your 2024 Mazda CX90 it may not be compatible with a weight distribution hitch. You'll want to verify with your owner's manual. If this is the case you do have the option to swap it out with the Curt item # C74MJ, which is compatible.