Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch For a 5,500LB Travel Trailer With 492LBS Tongue Weight

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Im looking for a recommendation on a weight distribution hitch for my travel trail. The specs: Hitch Weight: 492 lb. GVWR: 5,500 lb. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Larry B

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I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0800 for your 5,500lb travel trailer with 492lbs of tongue weight. This hitch is rated for trailers weighing up to 8,000lbs with between 400-800lbs of tongue weight. I prefer this hitch as it meets the weight specifications for your travel trailer and uses trunnion bars so they do not have the weak point like you get with round bars that come bent. I have seen the round bar style systems fall out while driving since they are held by a spring loaded clip rather than a pin and clip like this hitch.

You will need either a 2" # EQ91-00-6080 or 2-5/16" # EQ91-00-6100 depending on your coupler size.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

We have a similar Blue Ox weight distribution system that comes with the underslung head setup with part #BXW0753. This is for trailers that weigh up to 8,000 lbs and have a tongue weight rating of up to 750 lbs.

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The reason the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - Underslung - 10K GTW, 1K TW #BXW1003 is only good for minor sway is due to the only sway control being the tension on the chain. If you are expecting to have more severe…

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We do offer the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems for underslung trailer couplers; part #BXW0553 for 6K, part #BXW0753 for 8K, part #BXW1003 for 10K, and part #BXW1503 for 15K. Unfortunately, they aren't offered with 2-1/2" shanks…

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Answer 4

The head is the main difference on the #BXW0753. The angle for the trunnion bars is not as steep when compared to the head on the standard #BXW0756. The shank is the same.

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Answer 5

It's not exactly cut and dry but the owner's manual for a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz does alluded to the use of a sway control type hitch sometimes known as a weight distribution system. That said, if you are unsure or uneasy it's always…

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You will not want to use the Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Pins - Underslung #BLU34XR on your trailer with a standard coupler. You would want to switch out the underslung head with the Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight…

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Answer 7

The spring bars may or may not play a part. Given the trailer is from 2020, there is a good chance you have spring bars that work with the old or new head. The old head is the Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems #BXW4011…

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Answer 8

If you now have a trailer that has an underslung coupler then yes, you will need to use the SwayPro for an underslung coupler instead of the current part #BXW1000 that you are using. To make your current system compatible with an underslung system…

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Answer 9

I attached a picture of the shank that comes with the Blue Ox weight distribution part #BXW0753. The shank has 7 holes and can give a rise of up to 8 inches or a drop of 2 inches.

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Answer 10

When setting up your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control #FA92-00-0800 both the tow vehicle and trailer should be loaded just like they would be when you're traveling. This is can be found in the installation instructions under…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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