Comparing Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution BXW0550 to BXW0550-S

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What is the difference between a BXW0550 vs. a BXW0550-S ? Im planning to tow an Airstream Sport 16, TW 350lbs, max loaded trailer weight 3500lbs, with a 2011 Tacoma. Thank you!

asked by: C W

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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 6,000 lbs GTW, 550 lbs TW # BXW0550 has a 7 hole shank where the BXW0550-S has a 9 hole shank. Other than that, the two systems are identical according to my contact at Blue Ox. We carry that shank # BXW4000 but not with a system.

If you need more drop for your Tacoma, we do have the 11 hole shank in the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # BXW0556 which other than the shank is also the same system.

With whatever system you choose, you will need the hitch ball like # 63845 for a 2 inch diameter or #

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Ideally you want your loaded tongue weight to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of a weight distribution system. Since trailer tongue weight is typically 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight the Blue Ox Sway Pro part #BXW0550…

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Answer 2

I have attached a link to our product page of the weight distribution hitches we offer that have a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. We do not offer any hitches with a 5,000 lb towing capacity. One of the systems I recommend is the Blue Ox…

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Out of all the weight distribution hitches we offer I personally prefer the Blue Ox SwayPro because it's the easiest to install and use. With your tongue weight being less than 10% of your GVWR you could definitely benefit from loading more…

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The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System part #BXW0550 is a great option for a trailer with 500 lbs of tongue weight. It has industry leading sway control as well as weight distributing properties. It can be installed on a pole tongue trailer…

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I can help you find a Weight Distribution (WD) system that works for you, but since it looks like you will have a pretty big range of weight capacities it is impossible to use the same WD system without changing out at least the arms. You will want…

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According to Blue Ox, in order to achieve the proper weight distribution performance, the chain hanger bracket would need to be installed no more than 1 inch fore or aft of plumb. The portion of the frame bracket that passes over the top of the frame…

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The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution #BXW0556 you have is designed for total tongue weights from 350 lbs to 550 lbs, so it won't be effective for you. It will essentially be like you don't have a system on because it is not rated high…

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Answer 8

The first thing I suggest is that you ensure there is a Weight Distribution System being used with the trailer set-up. There may still be need/benefit of suspension enhancement to the truck even after a WDS is installed, but this should be first…

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Answer 9

We can get your 2019 Viking 17FQS travel trailer with about a 4,280 lb GVWR set up with the right Blue Ox SwayPro, which is simply determined by the tongue weight. Since the tongue weight is going to be somewhere in the range of 10 percent to 12…

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Answer 10

I reached out to my contact at Blue Ox who said that they don't have any stipulations about using the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control #BXW0350 with an aluminum frame trailer. Just note that you also need a hitch ball with this…

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The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System part #BXW0750 which is rated for 550 lbs - 750 lbs is what I recommend for a trailer with 550 lb tongue weight and around 100 lbs in the truck bed. In regards to choosing the best weight distribution…

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Answer 12

I have contacted B&W and the biker bar compatible with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Touring bikes like the 2018 Road Glide is part #BWMC2301. The B&W Biker Bars can be mounted to an open or enclosed trailer floor with the included hardware.

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