Weight Distribution Hitch for Tongue Weight Under 500 lbs That Weighs Less Than 70 lbs

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Assuming a tongue weight of less than 500 lb, are there any weight distribution/sway control hitches with a physical weight of less than 70 lb?

asked by: Mike

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Hey Mike! We do have an option that weighs less than 70 lbs. The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch # BXW0550 weighs 50 lbs. This is designed to work with trailer tongue weights ranging from 350 lbs - 550 lbs. If you have any additional questions feel free to reach out in the comments below.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Mike

2/12/2025

Thanks, 50 lb. sounds amazing. However, "AI" said 100 lbs, so just to be sure I wrote to Blue Ox to verify; they informed me that the physical weight is 85 lbs.

Robin H.

2/13/2025

@Mike I literally asked Blue Ox, so I'm not sure where the discrepancy is coming from. I can tell you that we list the shipping weight for this model of the SwayPro at 66 lbs. That wrench that comes with it is 5 lbs. Then there is packaging on top of it, so I would say it is closer to 50-60 lbs and not 85.

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