Blue Ox SwayPro Spring Bar Recommendation for Tongue Weight of 700 lbs

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I have a 1500 lb Blue Ox sway pro which is good for 1000-1500lb tongue weight. I may get a smaller trailer with a tongue weight of 700lb. What would happen if I use my existing bars rather than replacing them. Would it help if I adjusted the chain looser. Thanks

asked by: Ron

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If you use a weight distribution system with spring bars that rated higher than what the trailer calls for you will have a rough ride quality that will be very unpleasant.

If the tongue weight is going to be under 750 lbs you'd want the part # BXW4006 or if over 750 part # BXW4007 would be what you need.

You should that the tongue weight figure includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

That's an excellent question, and the way weight distribution hitches work in regards to rating is that you need to take into account your total tongue weight, which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded trailer, plus the weight of any…

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Answer 2

Based on the information you sent, you are landing at the top capacity of one set of replacement spring bars, Item #BXW4006, and the lowest capacity of another set of replacement spring bars, Item #BXW4007. With your guess of 730-lbs to 800-lbs…

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Answer 3

The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for trailers with an overslung mounted trailer coupler like part #CA-5400-B whereas the Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part…

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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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Thanks for the picture! Based on that you have the Blue Ox Underslung weight distribution head #BXW4012.

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Answer 6

If you use a weight distribution system that is rated way higher like what you mentioned you'll end up with a very harsh ride quality. Best option would be two swap out the spring bars for lighter rated ones like with the part #BXW4006 which is…

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If the trailer does not have enough weight on the tongue relative to the weight of the trailer (ideally between 10-15%) then you can experience issues with porpoising. A weight distribution system will generally fix most porpoising issues as it helps…

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Answer 8

Thanks for the pictures! The 550 lbs spring bars you are using are too small and is causing the sagging in your Silverado's rear end. I looked online your 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie Travel Trailer has a 6,000 lbs total weight capacity. Tongue…

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Answer 9

Your tongue weight is a bit too light for a 1,500 lb tongue weight Blue Ox weight distribution system like part #BXW1500. This kit has a tongue weight range of between 1,000 and 1,500 lbs. So yours being at 925 is too light and is why your ride…

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Answer 10

If you are sitting at 500 pounds of tongue weight then the Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System - 750 lbs TW #BXW4006 will work for you. This provided up to 750 pounds of tongue weight which would give you a buffer…

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Answer 11

The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 7,500 lbs GTW, 750 lbs TW, part #BXW0756, can work for your 2017 Chevy Colorado z71. There will be some things that you must think about when using weight distribution. This weight…

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The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System part #BXW1003 is for trailer's with an under-slung coupler like part #CA-5335-B. If you have an over-slung coupler like part #CA-5400-B then you will need the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution…

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Blue Ox SwayPro Spring Bar Recommendation for Tongue Weight of 700 lbs

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