Blue Ox TrackPro or Fastway e2 For 3,500 lb Trailer

Question

Question:

I have a 2012 Acura MDX with factory tow package rated to 5000lb. I plan to tow a 2400lb dry, 3500lb GVWR trailer. What weight distribution hitch do you recommend? I may upgrade to a new awd pilot so I would like it to be compatible with that. I have been looking at Blue Ox TrackPro vs fastway e2.

asked by: Art C

0

Expert Reply:

Hi Art,

You have a couple good options there, but between the Blue Ox TrackPro and Fastway e2, go with the former, from Blue Ox. The correctly rated hitch for a 3,500 lb trailer is the following:

- Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # BLU36FR

While both systems have 2 points of sway control, what I really like about the TrackPro compared to the Fastway is its ease of use. The TrackPro is easily lubricated with grease zerks, unlike the Fastway, and has a hitch head with preset pitch for the hitch ball to be level so you don't have to make any adjustments to it. The Fastway, on the other hand, requires you to find the perfect angle by adding and removing a bunch of washers, which is an aggravating process.

The TrackPro even comes with a 2" hitch ball already installed. That said, if your trailer uses a 2-5/16" ball you can just replace it with 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # EQ91-00-6120.

expert reply by: Kyle S

0

Answer 1

Well thanks so much for those kind words, and we can help you out here. Since you have a 450 lb loaded tongue weight, the Blue Ox TrackPro #BLU47FR would indeed be rated too highly, but you can actually just substitute a 2-5/16" hitch ball for…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Hey Paul, thanks for reaching out! The only difference between the Blue Ox SwayPro Shank #BLU64ER and the Blue Ox TrackPro Shank #BLU74ER is their color. The SwayPro is designed with more of a grey finish while the TrackPro has more of a black…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Yes, you can use the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution #BLU36FR with an extended shank, and for that I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank #EQ90-02-4600 which measures 14" from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the adjustment…

view full answer...

Answer 4

Yes, the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control is the best style of weight distribution for an Airstream Base Camp, and Airstream actually features a video of this system being installed on their trailer so we know we can't go…

view full answer...

Answer 5

If the trailer has LED lights then the issue isn't the adapter or the trailer. It is the vehicle. The 2012 Mercedes GL450 and other German vehicles do not work well with trailers that have LED lights. This is because LED lights do not draw enough…

view full answer...

Answer 6

The solid blue light on the Curt Echo #C51180 means that the controller is paired to your smart device but the controller isn't sensing that the trailer is connected. Since your trailer was working just fine a few weeks ago and the controller is…

view full answer...

Answer 7

We have a few options for an extender that you can use with weight distribution. Depending on the length you need there is the Brophy Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 14" Long #HE12 and Reese Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Yes, almost all weight distribution manufacturers use the same dimensions between the shank holes which means that they can all use each others shanks if needed. The Curt shanks are very popular replacements as they offer quite a bit of drop and…

view full answer...

Answer 9

If you have the spring bar tension set up too high you can see ride issues. Typically it's a very harsh ride quality but sway is possible too. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of…

view full answer...

Answer 10

You are correct that in the Blue Ox SwayPro Owner's Manual they do recommend use molybdenum grease on both the hitch ball and the spring bars. The LubriMatic Moly EP Grease #LM54FR in a grease gun, such as #L30480, will work well. You could use…

view full answer...

Answer 11

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…

view full answer...

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.

view full answer...

Blue Ox TrackPro or Fastway e2 For 3,500 lb Trailer

Products Featured in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Continue Researching