Blue Ox Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Trailer with 700 lb Tongue Weight

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When I bought my trailer a Flagstaff 25FBLS weighing 5,400 lbs. dry weight my dealer put on the above subject WDH 4 dots on the bars. My trailers Gross Vehicle weight rating is 6,849 lbs. but I have only loaded it to 6,300 lbs. The tongue weight is 700 lbs. per the Sherline trailer tongue weight scale. I have concern that the sway bars I have may be too stiff for my trailer and may cause porposing or a bouncy trailer. I have tried chain links 9 through 11 and 9 allows the wheel well distance on the front of my truck to match what it was before the trailer was connected. My truck is a 2018 F-150 - 3.5L Ecoboost - 3.55 ratio rear end - Max tow package - FX4 - 20inch wheels - Supercrew Cab - Standard wheel base 6.5 - Max vehicle tow rating of 13,000 lbs. - Payload of 1,674 lbs. I want as stable of a tow as possible. Let me know if I need to get lower weight rated sway bars for my Blue Ox WDH. Thanks!

asked by: Ken

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If you have a Blue Ox weight distribution system rated for up to 1,500 lb tongue weight and your actual tongue weight is 700 lbs you are most likely going to have a harsh ride quality. Keep in mind that the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the truck needs to count as tongue weight too. A better rated system for you would be the part # BXW1003 which has a tongue weight range of 750-1,000 lbs. For a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball to use with this we have the part # 19286 also.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. Measuring is not required if you just take a look at your coupler and see where it attaches to…

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I have an option for you but the Husky Center Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control part HT32218 is not compatible with under slung couplers because the spring bars will not allow for proper ground clearance. I recommend to use Blue Ox SwayPro…

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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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You certainly can upgrade your Blue Ox Sway Pro weight distribution system part #BXW0550 by replacing the spring bars with part #BXW4007. All of the Sway Pro systems use the same weight distribution head so they will fit. The 1,000 lbs TW replacement…

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With the Fastway weight distribution system part #FA92-00-0800 you can back up the trailer while leaving the bars connected if you are backing up mostly straight. If the trailer is going to get "jacknifed" though you do need to disconnect…

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If you're backing the vehicle at a tight enough angle that the trailer could possibly jackknife, it's recommended that the spring bars be removed. When you're backing a trailer at a sharp angle, it's easy to jackknife the trailer-and…

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When selecting a weight distribution hitch tongue weight is everything. If you choose a system that is too light for your application, the hitch won't be effective. If you go too heavy, however, you'll suffer a rigid ride and a bouncy…

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I recommend using the Reese Weight Distribution Shank item #RP69FR. This fits a 2" hitch receiver. It has a maximum drop of 4" and a maximum rise of 9".It is 13-3/4" long. These shank will work perfectly with the Reese Dual Cam II…

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Answer 9

Yes, the cam of the Reese Dual Cam III part #RP65FR has been upgraded from models that were made 20 years ago. The brackets have also been upgraded and made to be a lot easier to install as well.

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Answer 10

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 11

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Blue Ox Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Trailer with 700 lb Tongue Weight

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