Upgrading Weight Distribution Bars For Heavier Trailer On Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution

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MY TONGUE WEIGHT WHEN LOADED IS 840 POUNDS AND MY BARS ARE MAX 800, SHOULD I CHANGE TO THE 1,000 POUND BARS?

asked by: Michael P

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Yes, you should swap the weight distribution bars to the 1,000-lb Spring Bars for Blue Ox TrackPro # BLU52FR. These have a tongue weight capacity of 800-1000lbs. It is important to use the correct bars with the TrackPro since the sway control and weight distribution both use these bars. The bars can easily become damaged when overloaded which would cause issues for both the vehicle level as well as the sway control of the trailer.

These bars will simply replace the bars that came with your Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution # BLU47FR. The bars have lines to help you keep track of which bars are for each weight. The 800lb Bars # BLU25FR will have 2 lines in them on the end and the 1,000lb Bars # BLU52FR will have 3 lines. Also available are 600lb Bars # BLU82FR with 1 line and 1,300lb bars # BLU32FR with 4 lines.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

As long as the Spring Bars #BLU52FR lay flat on the L-Brackets #BLU72QR for your Blue Ox Track Pro weight distribution you are okay to use the brackets pitched slightly forward. The only issue would be if the spring bar is only touching the edge off…

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Answer 2

Sonic 21-foot travel trailers like their SN170VBH, which is 21-feet long with a GVWR of 4000-lbs, is certainly heavy enough relative to the Armada's weight of 5500 to 5900-lbs that a weight distribution system is called for. If you find that your…

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Answer 3

I would recommend that Blue Ox TrackPro #BLU77FR simply because it does not have lift chains like the SwayPro #BXW1006. Both will do a great job but the TrackPro will have a little less movement because of the absence of drop chains. Blue Ox is a…

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Answer 4

Weight distribution hitches like the Blue Ox TrackPro all typically have a tongue weight range that they're designed to handle and going too far above or below that range with hinder the performance of the hitch. In the 900lb tongue weight range…

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Answer 5

For a trailer that weighs 10,000 lbs when fully loaded, you'll need a higher-rated weight distribution hitch, and the best one for that is from Blue Ox, called the SwayPro. The correctly rated SwayPro that also fits a 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver is…

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Answer 6

I would be happy to explain what the dimples mean on your Blue Ox Weight Distribution Hitch. The Blue Ox Hitch #BXW1500 all use the same head when it comes to towing the trailer. The bars are used to determine what the capacity of the system is. If…

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Answer 7

A 13,500 btu air conditioner normally draws right at 1,300 watts which the solar panel kit part #34282184 can only provide up to 380 watts at peak performance. The highest wattage setup we have from solar panels is the #34282185 which is capable of…

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Answer 8

The correct Blue Ox TrackPro weight distribution for your camper that has a GVWR of 7,815 lbs is going to be the option for the tongue weight between 800 lbs to 1,000 lbs. The reason for that is the weight distribution hitch you want is one that is…

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Answer 9

I do have a recommendation so that you will not have to have separate hitches as the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution #BXW1503 hitch head is specific for underslung only couplers. I recommend getting the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution…

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Answer 10

I reached out to Blue Ox and found that the correct replacement pin for your hitch is the Replacement Spring Bar Retaining L-Pins for Blue Ox TrackPro and 2-Point Weight Distribution - Qty 2 #BLU98XR.

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Answer 11

In order to choose the correct weight distribution system shank length, you'll need to measure. In regards to the Blue Ox 13K TrackPro Weight Distribution System, they come with a 7-hole part #BLU27FR and 9-hole part #BLU59FR. The max drop for…

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Answer 12

Weight distribution spring bar tension can be increased by tilting the head toward the trailer so that the ends of the spring bars are closer to the ground. Once connected to the lift brackets this increased angle translates into more tension, which…

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