Recommended Weight Distribution With Sway Control For 2021 Coleman 3215BH Light Travel Trailer

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I have a 2017 GMC Silverado Short Box 4x4 Z71 SLT with 3.42 gear ratio and a 5.8L V8. I am purchasing a 2021 Coleman 3215BH Light Travel Trailer. It is supposed to have a tow capacity of 11,000lbs I believe. I need to know what type of Weight Distribution and Sway Controls bars I need to buy. to attach between the truck and RV. This is my first travel trailer purchase. RV Specs - Weight Dry - 7,718 lbs Payload Capacity - 1,962 lbs. Hitch Weight - 1,092 lbs.

asked by: Scott G

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Thank you for those details, they were definitely helpful, and we can get you set up with the best option for a weight distribution hitch with sway control for your 2021 Coleman 3215BH Light Travel Trailer. This is a pretty long trailer at nearly 37 feet, so it's really important to get a hitch that is going to give you the most control over your sway, and for that I highly recommend going with the Blue Ox SwayPro, with the right fit for your Coleman trailer being the following:

- Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution with Sway Control # BXW1500

This system is rated for total tongue weights between 1,000 lbs and 1,500 lbs, which is perfect for your Coleman as its total tongue weight will be directly in that range. Most importantly, the SwayPro # BXW1500 utilizes four points of sway control - at the head and at the brackets - which offers the best prevention you can get against trailer sway, ensuring you have the most controlled, comfortable, and safe towing experience.

Apart from its excellent sway control, I really like the Blue Ox because it is quieter than other systems; it is a chain-style so you won't hear the noise that is prevalent with the bars of the friction-style systems. It is also much easier to use than other options because once you clamp on the brackets, you insert the chains into them and just tighten them with the provided wrench. This is different than other systems where you have to measure and re-measure to get the right number of chain links.

The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution with Sway Control # BXW1500 also comes with everything you need except the hitch ball, and the correct option for that is the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # 63840.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I would recommend using the Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro #BXW4008 1,000-1,500 tongue weight bars. If you're already seeing close to 1000lbs of tongue weight as it is, I would only imagine when traveling that number will start to…

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Answer 2

If you are needing replacement spring bars for your Blue Ox Weight Distribution System, I recommend going with the 1,500 Pound Spring Bars #BXW4008. This will provide you with a tongue weight capacity range of 1,000 to 1,500 pounds, so even when you…

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Answer 3

It is possible you may not have the correctly rated spring bars with your Blue Ox weight distribution system which is why sway is still occuring so you will want to verify the weight you need. To do this you will need to know your total tongue weight…

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Answer 4

If your trailer's loaded tongue weight is at 1,000 pounds I do recommend upgrading your system by replacing the spring bars with the 1,500 pound #BXW4008. This will be a simple swap and they will work with the existing head on your Blue Ox…

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Answer 5

If you are under 1,500 lbs of tongue weight you'll be best served going with the lighter rated #BXW4008. Being on the high end of a tongue weight range is much better than being too low for a system's tongue weight range as that would give…

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Answer 6

If your loaded tongue weight is 1,500 lbs you are at the very bottom of the tongue weight range for the Blue Ox weight distribution system part #BXW2000 which has a range of 1,500 to 2,000 lbs. This will give you a harsh ride quality like you have.…

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Answer 7

You are correct in that your current spring bars are not rated high enough to properly distribute the tongue weight of your setup. Going with the #BXW4008 will be the best solution and will allow you the proper distribution of weight. There is no way…

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Answer 8

Based on the information you have given me it sounds like you have the Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System - 1,000 lbs TW #BXW4007 on your current system which are rated for 750-1,000 lbs of tongue weight. This…

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Answer 9

The type of sway you described is actually caused by the location of the cargo in the trailer and can't be resolved with a weight distribution system. What you need to do is move cargo weight as far forward in the trailer as you can to increase…

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Answer 10

The mention of the 9th link on the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control part #BXW1000 if referring to the very last link furthest away from the spring bar. This is where you will start your chain as you are applying tension on them…

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Answer 11

Thanks so much for that good info, and one of the nice things about the Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution hitches is that when you upgrade your trailer to something heavier (or lighter) you can simply swap out the spring bars to ones with the right…

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Answer 12

If the trailer does not have enough weight on the tongue relative to the weight of the trailer (ideally between 10-15%) then you can experience issues with porpoising. A weight distribution system will generally fix most porpoising issues as it helps…

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