Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch For a 2016 Forest River Grey Wolf 26BH Travel Trailer
Question:
I just bought a 2016 Forest River Grey Wolf 26BH, the reported tongue weight from the manufacturer is 402lbs, with a 7500lb GVWR. Which Blue Ox Sway Pro or TrackPro should I get? Also I have a 2017 F350 tow vehicle. My goal is to reduce sway as much as possible.
asked by: Jared K
Expert Reply:
With the weights of your 2016 Forest River Grey Wolf 26BH I am going to recommend going with the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0800. It is rated for tongue weights of 400-800lbs and a trailer weight up to 8,000lbs. You will need a 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # EQ91-00-6100 and a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 to complete the installation of the hitch.
The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution # BXW0756 is rated for tongue weights of 550-750lbs and a maximum trailer weight of 7,500lbs. And the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution # BLU67FR is rated for tongue weights of 600-800lbs. Both of these require a tongue weight higher than you base tongue weight which is outside the manufacturer specification and will not allow the hitch to function properly.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Hand Tools
- Ratchets and Sockets
- Sockets
- SAE
- 3/4 Inch Drive
- 1-7/8 Inch
- Alloy Steel
- Powerbuilt
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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 9-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 700 lbs
- Blue Ox
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 7,500 lbs GTW, 750 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Severe Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- Blue Ox
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