How Low Does The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System Hang Below The Trailer?

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How low does the weight distribution bars hang below the hitch? Im concerned about clearance out of my driveway.

asked by: David M

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That is definitely a feature which worries me about the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System # BW78FR. While there is not a specific measurement I can give you as the bars move up and down depending on the load placed on the bars, B&W makes the following claim. "We performed 100,000 miles of real-world testing with our design and have not had any issues with ground clearance except in extreme road conditions. Usually, the rear of the trailer or the leveling jacks will hit the ground before the hitch has any ground clearance issues."

Personally it is hard for me to believe all their claims such as their claim it prevents sway without any type of sway device. For these reasons I still tend to stick with the Equal-i-zer family of weight distribution. While they are not an all in one system like the B&W with its wide weight range they have been used for a long time and still continue to be the system all others try to say their system is better than.

6,000LB System # EQ37060ET
10,000LB System # EQ37100ET
12,000LB System # EQ37120ET
14,000LB System # EQ37140ET
16,000LB System # EQ64FR

If you can tell me what trailer you are using this with I can help narrow down the selection based on your trailers tongue weight.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Loren

4/9/2025

I'm trying to figure out if my leveled horse trailer is already too low for the addition of the B&W Continuum Distribution system. The bottom of the tongue frame is 11 1/2 inches from the ground on the unloaded 2 horse trailer.

Bryce D.

4/9/2025

@Loren You're good Loren! The Continuum when installed will hang 9" from the underside of your trailer, so with you having 11 1/2" from the ground, you'll be fine!

Scott

8/4/2025

Hi Bud You never really answered the question. How much trainer tongue ground clearance is required for mounting the B&w also how far does the B&w hange below the frame. Thanks

Jesse M.

8/4/2025

@Scott The lowest point of the Continuum system will be about 9" below the trailer tongue.

Answer 1

Hello Dennis, That is definitely something you will want to check with your setup. The B&W Continuum #BW78FR will sit about 9 inches below your trailer frame once installed, so you will want to measure from the ground to the bottom of the frame…

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Answer 2

The B&W Continuum #BW78FR and the Reese Strait-Line #RP66083 are both great systems. The B&W Continuum is going to be easier to set up, but as far as sway control goes, I definitely have to give the edge to the Reese Strait-Line. The…

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Answer 3

Hey Mark! The B&W Continuum #BW78FR is great for any setup as long as you're in the 600–1,600 lb tongue weight range of the system. The best part about it is you can set it perfectly for any tongue weight so it won't be over or…

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Answer 4

Hey Mark, B and W recommends that your trailer be level side to side and totally straight when connecting to the B and W Continuum part #BW78FR. I would assume there's a little bit of wiggle room with that but nothing significant. Are you…

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Answer 5

When using weight distribution like the B and W Continuum #BW78FR with a vehicle that has air ride auto leveling suspension you would need to put the weight of the trailer on the hitch ball first to let the suspension attempt to level and once it is…

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Answer 6

Hey, Brent. Thanks for sharing the GVWR and hitch weight. Based on that information, yes, the Weigh Safe True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch part #WS49MR will work for your setup. One thing to keep in mind is that the 1,400 lb hitch weight rating does…

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Answer 7

Hey Frank. I can give you the dimensions of the shank on the B&W Continuum item #BW28FR but you're going to need to take the measurements on your Silverado 3500 to confirm the tailgate will open. From the hitch pin hole to the center of the…

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Answer 8

Hey Dan, the B and W Continuum is a really great weight distribution system that will work great for your 2025MTX - T 24. The one you would need is the part #BW53FR since you have an underslung coupler. I know this is one of the more expensive weight…

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Answer 9

Hey John, in that situation yes I would recommend using the trailer jack to see if you can raise the rear of the truck a bit to allow it to sit more level. Unless the incline was really steep then that wouldn't work as that would be a lot of…

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Answer 10

Hey Lance, That does sound excessive, but the B&W Continuum #BW28FR is a bit of a different animal when it comes to how it operates so I do recommend sticking to the rules laid out by B&W. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have a grease gun…

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Answer 11

There is no problem using a 2-1/2" to 2" Receiver Reducer Sleeve #e26YR with a weight distribution hitch. This way you will not need to replace your Shank #C17132 unless you have a significantly taller receiver on your new 3/4 ton truck.…

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Answer 12

I wish we had replacement parts that would work, but the bars you have aren't compatible with the current bar designs made so it's going to come down to you replacing the head and the bars. So for bars you would need the part #RP66009 which…

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