Determining Which Weight Distribution System For 2018 Ram 1500 Towing Travel Trailer W/ 7000lb GVWR
Question:
Trying to determine the correct Weight Distribution Hitch to purchase. Im deciding between the Blue Ox models: BLU27FR BLU87FR Here are the specs on my Travel Trailer: UVW: 5555 GVWR: 7000 Dry Hitch Weight: 720
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Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help you determine the correct weight distribution hitch for towing your travel trailer with your 2018 Ram 1500, but you will need to confirm the total tongue weight of your setup to make sure you select the correct system.
Total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer, plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your Ram. The easiest way to get an accurate tongue weight measurement is by using a tongue weight scale like the # e99044, but there are other ways outlined in the included help article.
Since your trailers GVWR is 7000lbs and typical tongue weight is 10-15% of the trailer weight you should see between 700-1050lbs tongue weight with the trailer loaded to maximum capacity.
With that in mind if your total tongue weight is between 800-1000lbs the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 9-Hole Shank - 10K GTW, 1K TW # BLU87FR would be the correct system for you.
If your total tongue weight exceeds the 1000lb max of the # BLU87FR you will want to step up to the # BLU27FR which works with total tongue weights ranging from 1000-1300lbs instead.
I included videos for the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 13K GTW, 1.3K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- Blue Ox
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 9-Hole Shank - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 900 lbs
- Blue Ox
more information >
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