Determining Which Blue Ox SwayPro Hitch For Towing Airsteam Bambi W/ 2019 Honda Ridgeline

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Whats the best sway pro set up to use with a Honda Ridgeline 5000 pulling an airstream Bambi trailer - 3500 lb GVWR and hitch weight 430. 2 5/16 ball. Airstream dealer recommends a sway/weight distribution set up. Internet says not to use a weight distributing hitch on the ridgeline because improperly adjusted may reduce handling stability and braking performance. Is that true? Thanks

asked by: Steve O

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I would be happy to help you find the correct Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution hitch for towing your Airstream Bambi with your 2019 Honda Ridgeline, but you will need to confirm your total tongue weight.

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 Ridgeline. The easiest way to get an accurate tongue weight measurement is using a tongue weight scale like the # e99044 but there are other ways outlined in the included help article.

More than likely you will need the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 6,000 lbs GTW, 550 lbs TW # BXW0556 which works with total tongue weights between 350-550lbs. Since this hitch does not include a hitch ball you will need the 2-5/16" # 19286 to match the coupler on your trailer.

If your total tongue weight exceeds 550lbs then you will need to step up to the # BXW0750 which works with total tongue weights between 550-750lbs. This option also does not include a hitch ball so you will still need # 19286.

Regarding not using a weight distribution hitch, it is possible that an incorrectly setup weight distribution hitch could cause issues which is why it is important to read through the instruction manual when setting up the hitch.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The distance from the bottom of the square mounting hole to the top of the bracket on the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part #E-100 is 1-1/8". I have attached a photo of this measurement for you. In order to make this work with…

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Answer 2

I recommend the CIPA universal Dual-View Clip-on Towing Mirrors #11953 for your 2010 Honda Ridgeline, because of the dual mirror adjustment that increases viewing area. The #11953 will be sold in a quantity of one so for a pair of mirrors you will…

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Answer 3

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 difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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Answer 7

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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Answer 12

To be completely honest the sway control feature of the B and W Continuum part #BW78FR isn't nearly as advanced as the rest of the system. The advertised sway control of this system is in the head of the system between where the ball and the…

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