Recommended Weight Distribution System for a Trailer w/ a 645 lbs Tongue Weight

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Im interested in the blue ox weight distribution hitch trackpro. I have a new travel trailer with a listed tongue weight of 645 lbs. I jut got it and don't know yet what the actual tongue weight plus cargo behind the axel will be. I was going to go with the BXW0850 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW Part Number: BLU47FR. One question I cant quite figure out is whether I have clearance on the campers frame in the correct location for the bracket. I have a picture measuring from the middle of where the hitch ball seats along the frame. You can see ~21-27 inches back, the propane tank trays get in the way... will this hitch work for me? Thanks

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Hey Tom congrats on the new trailer! You could use a tongue weight scale like item # e99044 to get an exact number. However, what we typically do is get your trailer's total loaded down weight and multiple that by 10% - 15% and whatever those numbers are we find a weight distribution system within that range.

The Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item # BLU47FR, you referenced has a tongue weight range of 600 lbs - 800 lbs. What kind of trailer do you have? I can look that information up for you if you can comment below your trailer's year/make/model. Then I'll be able to make a specific recommendation if we end up confirming the Blue Ox isn't the correct one.

I did not get a picture but the Blue Ox item # BLU47FR requires the L brackets to be mounted from 20" - 25" back from the coupler so you should be good. I attached a diagram below so you can compare it to your coupler.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Tom

1/27/2025

Thanks Jerred. It's a 2025 Keystone Hideout 240BH. The GVWR is 7600.

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Jerred H.

1/27/2025

@Tom You're welcome Tom! Thanks for the information. I would bump up to the next size. The Blue Ox item # BLU77FR has a higher 800 lbs - 1,000 lbs tongue weight range. You do not have much room on that tongue though so let me know if the measurements come up short and we'll look into another set up.

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Tom

1/27/2025

@JerredH, I got better measurements. Measuring back from the coupler, the fram is open between 13 - 19 inches, and then behind the propane tanks, it opens back up at 27 inches and beyond. What would you recommend? I appreciate your help.

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Jerred H.

1/28/2025

@Tom Hey Tom! The Blue Ox item # BLU77FR is not going to work with that short of a spacing. I do have one that's going to work it is the Blue Ox SwayPro item # BXW1000. These chain hangers mount at 27" - 29" behind your coupler. I have linked a review video below so you can get a walk-through of this systems features.

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