Recommended WD System for Towing a 4,300 lb Jayco Trailer with a 2012 Nissan Frontier

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Looking at Blue Ox sway hitch I have a 2012 Nissan frontier max tow of 6100lb and a Jayco Travel Trailer 4300lb. Please recommend Blue Ox Hitch not sure what underslung means

asked by: James K

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When looking at a Weight Distribution (WD) system you will want to choose one with a Tongue Weight (TW) range that the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your towing setup falls in the middle of. To find the TTW of your towing setup you will need to add the TW of your fully loaded and ready-to-go trailer along with the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your 2012 Nissan Frontier. Keep in mind that a properly loaded trailer will have a TW that is 10-15% of the loaded weight of your trailer.

If the loaded weight of your Jayco travel trailer is 4,300 lbs then your loaded TW should be between 430 lbs - 645 lbs. I have 2 recommendations for Blue Ox WD systems that you can choose from based on the 4,300 lbs of weight that we are talking about. If your TW is on the lighter end then you will want to go with the SwayPro # BXW0556 which has a TW range of 350 lbs - 550 lbs. If your TW is on the heavier end then you will want part # BXW0756 which has a TW range of 550 lbs - 750 lbs.

Neither system comes with a hitch ball but you can use part # A-90 for a 2 inch option or part # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch option.

An underslung trailer coupler means that the coupler is located towards the bottom of the trailer frame (see attached photo). This is not a typical application but it is common enough that it needs to be addressed for WD systems. If you have an underslung coupler or a different loaded TW you can either filter through the linked selection of Blue Ox systems or let me know and I can make a different recommendation.

I have attached some helpful articles that you may be interested in as well.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Yes, you can get a set of lighter spring bars for the 8,000 lbs Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item #BLU67FR. They are the Replacement 600-lb Spring Bars for Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System item #BLU82FR.

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Answer 2

The best place to check compatibility of a weight distribution system is the owner's manual, and when I looked up the online version for your 2023 Acura MDX it stated that one isn't necessary but if you wish to use one then you just need to…

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I would be happy to! Weight distribution systems are selected based off of tongue weight which is typically between 10% - 15% of your trailer's total weight. This would put yours between 250 lbs - 375 lbs. There's really only a couple of…

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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 replace a hitch ball on the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution #BLU66FR you will need a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket #ALL643216. This socket will fit inside the opening for the nut that fastens the hitch ball. The socket will require a…

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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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Answer 7

Yes, The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Hitch #BXW0550 is quiet the hitch has a chain-style so you won't hear the noise that comes from the bars of the friction-style systems. The hitch comes included with a 2-5/16 inch ball. The system has…

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