Weight Distribution System Recommendation Towing 630 lb Tongue Weight Travel Trailer

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Im sitting on a fence here and need some advice. My 2015 Nissan Frontier has a tow rating of 6300 lbs. with a max tongue weight of 630 lbs. The travel trailer I am looking at is only 4400 lbs. dry weight. We pack pretty light, so I dont think overall weight will be an issue. However, the tongue weight on this particular trailer is 605 lbs. dry. About 17. Seems high to me. Thats pretty close to my max hitch weight, without anything in the trailer I am planning on using the Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distributing Hitch. If I purchased the spring bars with the 550-750 lb. rating, would that relieve some of the weight, or distribute it well enough that it would be comfortable, and more-so, safe? I have heard that where you position your cargo in the trailer will affect the tongue weight of the trailer as well. If moving your cargo farther back in the trailer to relieve the hitch weight, would the sway control of the Sway Pro hitch keep the potential extra sway in check from the weight moved to the rear? Long story short, would I be ok with a 605 lb. hitch weight, when my max is 630? With the blue Ox Sway Pro 750? The dealer seems to think I will have no problem. But I also have a check that they want, too. Thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated.

asked by: Justin B

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To avoid trailer sway you want the tongue weight to be 10 percent of the total trailer weight. Your best option is going to be to keep the tongue weight and total trailer weight under the capacities of your vehicle and aim for the tongue weight to also be 10 percent.

A weight distribution system will not change the towing capacities of your vehicle. But a lot of vehicles will have a second weight capacity for towing when a WD system is used so you can check the sticker on your hitch to verify this.

Based on what you think your loaded tongue weight will be and the capacity for your vehicle the Blue Ox System part # BXW0750 that you referenced would work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…

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To be completely honest the sway control feature of the B and W Continuum part #BW78FR isn't nearly as advanced as the rest of the system. The advertised sway control of this system is in the head of the system between where the ball and the…

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I'll start out by saying that the curb weight of the vehicle typically includes a full tank of gas and the driver of the vehicle (typically 150-lbs for the driver), so those shouldn't be included in your calculation. You're still going to…

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The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System part #BW78FR per B&W, does have built-in sway control. That said, all weight distribution systems have some sway control as they provide friction at the connection point which will then in turn…

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Generally speaking, it is not advisable to reverse a trailer when using a weight distribution system. The system won't blow up but if you reverse at too sharp an angle then you can damage the head so you have to do so in a pretty straight line or…

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I would recommend using the exact procedure you outlined. Tighten the shank bolts first and then with the shank in the vehicle hitch (secured with hitch pin) torque down the hitch ball to 450 ft lbs.

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You can definitely use SumoSprings with a weight distribution hitch like your Fastway e2 #FA92-00-1000 on your 2016 Toyota Tundra. What you want to do is install the SumoSprings and then adjust your weight distribution set up, like you mentioned.…

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The Replacement Lockable Door #PF267002 can be used to replace the door on your Phoenix Faucets Catalina RV Outdoor Shower Box for your 2021 Forest River Vibe 26RK travel trailer.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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