Do I Have to be Totally Straight When Connecting to B and W Continuum Weight Distribution

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Can I hook-up or disconnect on a left or right angle with the Continuum?

asked by: Mark

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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 concerned about uneven campsites?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Mark

6/11/2025

No short pad at home.

Jameson C.

6/11/2025

@Mark You mean like driveway?

Mark

6/15/2025

@JamesonC no short concrete pad on side of garage with tree at front of pad. Pad was put in for 24 ft. 5th wheel it would be easier to come in on little angle but straight should be ok. The new travel trailer is 28 ft. Plus tongue.

Jameson C.

6/16/2025

@Mark I'd probably pull it out onto flat before setting up the Continuum then.

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Answer 1

Welcome back Daniel. From the hitch pin to the center of the hitch ball is 11-3/8" on the 2" shank included with the B&W Continuum item #BW78FR. If that isn't long enough to clear your Hummer's spare tire, we have the B&W…

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Answer 2

Hey Ray! Yes, the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #BW78FR is the right model for your Serenova 160LG. The only other option I might consider is the #BW94BR with the extra long shank. This will push back the trailer an…

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Answer 3

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 4

The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System part #BW78FR is not compatible with any other weight distribution system shank. The hole spacing on the shank for the head adjustment is 1-1/2" on center which is more than the 1-1/4"…

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Answer 5

Sorry Chris but they have not. I checked with B&W and they only offer the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution Head Assembly item #BW68FR that comes with the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System item #BW28FR.

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Answer 6

The best way to reduce vehicle sag and trailer sway would entail the use of a weight distribution system. A weight distribution system works by distributing the weight on the rear axle of the tow vehicle across the entire platform. This will allow…

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Answer 7

Hello Barry, Since you already have a weight distribution (WD) hitch and are only experiencing a little rear sag, I recommend going with SumoSprings. I typically only suggest Timbrens for those who are towing heavy loads regularly, as they can create…

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Answer 8

Yes, you absolutely can use the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs Item #SSR-307-47 with a weight distribution system. Those springs were designed for exactly the type of issue you are encountering. These will keep your 2019 Ram 1500 Classic…

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Answer 9

Yes, this is normal. The Timbrens will engage first when you hook up the trailer and the weight distribution hitch will then work with the remaining sag. Just make sure you're not overloading your truck's tongue weight capacity and the weight…

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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

The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System #BW28FR currently just comes with the 1 shank and it offers a 3-1/2" drop according to my contact at B&W. Currently they don't offer a shank with a larger drop but it may be something they…

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Answer 12

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…

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