Blue Ox Weight Distribution Recommendation for Heartland North Trail 28 RKDS

Question:

Thanks, Jamison. Is there another quality hitch and sway bar system that you would recommend that is less expensive?

asked by: Mike

Helpful Expert Reply:

I looked up your Heartland North Trail 28 RKDS and it has a GVWR of a 8,600 lbs and an unloaded tongue weight of 499 lbs. Which means when loaded you'd be looking at about 600-700 lbs of tongue weight. This is important as the tongue weight of the trailer is the key figure used for picking out the properly rated weight distribution system. You should also note that this figure includes any weight behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

For a Blue Ox weight distrubtion system with sway contrl that would be rated for your trailer and would work well you'd want the part # BXW0750 which has a tongue weight range of 500-750 lbs. You'll want a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball too so for that you'd want the part # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Mike

6/12/2018

Thanks, Jamison. Is there another quality hitch and sway bar system that you would recommend that is less expensive?

Jameson C.

6/12/2018

Yes, the Reese Strait-Line System part # RP66083 is actually a superior weight distribution system that doesn't cost nearly as much. It seemed like you had your heart set on the Blue Ox is the only reason I didn't mention it earlier. The Reese system uses the best style of proactive sway control that will work better than the Blue Ox. Same hitch ball will work though.