Weight Distribution Recommendation for 636 lbs of Tongue Weight

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I recently purchased a 33ft 6200 pound with 636 pound tongue weight travel trailer and the dealer put on an e2 weight distribution friction sway control system. I get a lot of sway when pulling with this setup so much so that I stay about 55 mph on the interstate and the tail of the camper is constantly dancing back and forth even with no cars passing or cross winds and semisfoot passing me are unnerving. Ive read some of your reviews that the cam style sway control would fix this problem. When I asked my dealer about this type of system they swear this will do nothing for me and would make it worse because it is an inferior system, even when I told them about some reviews Ive read. Im beggining to think theyre just trying to prevent me from returning the hitch. Im towing with a 2015 ram 1500 ecodiesel with rear air suspension and 10 ply tires.

asked by: Ben

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Expert Reply:

The type of sway you described is not going to be fixed by weight distribution, but that being said the Dual Cam Strait Line systems are definitely superior to the e2 line of weight distribution systems. There's nothing wrong with the e2 systems but they are more of an entry level weight distribution and the Strait Line systems are a top of the line system that will work better.

That being said the sway you are getting is not the type that a weight distribution system can fix. What you are describing is something that's caused by improper trailer loading or a trailer that's out of level or has worn suspension components. If you can move more of your trailer's cargo forward in the trailer to get it's tongue weight a bit higher you should see the problem go away. You can also check to make sure that your trailer tires are inflated to their max psi listed on their sidewall.

Let's say you still did want to upgrade your WD system to a Strait Line. For that the part # RP66083 would be your best option. It has a tongue weight range of 400 to 800 lbs and features the only sway control on the market designed to work to prevent sway instead of reduce it once it's started.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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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When looking into Weight Distribution (WD) systems you want to find one that has a range that your Total Tongue Weight (TTW) falls in the middle of. Your TTW can be found by adding the Tongue Weight (TW) of your fully loaded and ready-to-go trailer…

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Answer 4

The Reese Strait-Line #RP66074 is likely a good choice for your trailer but you need to find out its loaded tongue weight to be sure. You want the system you choose to be rated for the trailer's loaded tongue weight added to the amount of weight…

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Answer 5

Good question. I checked with Curt because I haven't had this come up yet but unfortunately no, the RockerBall, part #C29FR, cannot be used with a weight distribution system. Looking at your pictures I think you have a Blue Ox SwayPro system,…

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I attached a picture of the shank that comes with the Blue Ox weight distribution part #BXW0753. The shank has 7 holes and can give a rise of up to 8 inches or a drop of 2 inches.

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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. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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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 9

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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Answer 10

Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

You're welcome Chris! Sounds like you've more then got the hitch covered. I can not think of a better option then the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch item #TL74FR. You will be able to pull anything and everything with this hitch and…

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