Is There a Way to Help Lift Weight Distribution System Head

Updated 06/03/2021 | Published 06/02/2021

Question:

I purchased this system last year from you. Sadly my husband who was much stronger passed away last year and now I need to manage it on my own. I am not as strong as he was. Blue OX Sway Pro 550 BXW0550 Tow vehicle Toyota Tundra Trailer Casita GVWR 3750 I know this is an incredibly light trailer for the Tundra. I know people go without tow bars and sway control. My husband was a truck driver and safety is of utmost importance so I use the Blue Ox. RV repair shop had to move the propane bottles back on the frame to get the latch mechanism on the trailer for the blue ox so it seems I have a lot invested. I love the Blue OX but the Shank and ball and way too heavy. I ordered another trailer Escape 21foot and should receive it later this year. Gross GVWR 5000 lbs and still under the 550 tongue weight. PROBLEM: When I get ready to hook up my camper I have to carry the Shank and ball to get it loaded into the hitch on my pickup. It is very very heavy for me. When I get to my campsite, many times, I have to take the shank and ball out in order to put on my hitch mounted bike rack. Then I repeat the process to leave the campsite. I know other people must have this problem, what can you offer to help me? I am getting ready to go on a very long trip. Thank you

asked by: Elaine D

Expert Reply:

Weight distribution system heads are HEAVY. The only solution out there that can help somewhat is the HitchGrip Carrying Tool for Weight Distribution Head Assembly # 303-HG-712 which basically grabs the ball and gives an easier handle to grab onto. It looks like in your picture I can see you have already tried this though since I see packaging for it.

I know space is typically a premium when camping but maybe a small wagon could help you get the head around and then you could use the HitchGrip to lift the head into it and into the hitch.

expert reply by: Jameson C