Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch for Casita Camper with 500 lb Tongue Weight

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What WD hitch should I use for my new Casita trailer. I believe its a C channel A frame. 1 1/2inch x 3inch Cinch channel, the open side of the channel faces to the outside of the frame And the thickness of the steel is 3/16. Consensus seems to be about 400lb tongue weight. I am adding a tongue tray that holds a 85lb generator.

asked by: Stephen J

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Blue Ox # BXW0550 you'd looked at could be a good choice for you. Because the set bolt on the Blue Ox SwayPro is 3 inches long, Blue Ox tells us that the chain hanger brackets use set bolts that attach them to the trailer frame. Because of the length of the bolt, you will be able to run them down far enough so they'll work just fine with a C-Channel frame. The SwayPro is a good choice because it offers sway control as well as weight distribution.

The best practice is to verify the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer, including the weight of extras carried on the trailer tongue such as the generator you mentioned. You'll also want to include the weight of anything stowed in the truck bed behind the rear axle as tongue weight. I'll link you to some articles that will show a couple of methods for figuring out the actual tongue weight of your loaded trailer. A tongue weight scale like the etrailer, part # e99044 is an easy tool to help determine the tongue weight.

If you find that the fully loaded tongue weight that includes the weight of anything carried behind the axle in the truck bed is less than 550 lbs, the # BXW0550 SwayPro kit you'd looked at would be a fine choice. If the trailer's tongue weight is greater than 550 lbs, use the next highest rated kit, part # BXW0750 which is good for up to 750 lbs of tongue weight.

I've linked to some product description/demonstration videos that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I did some research and you are correct that the maximum towing capacity for your 2008 Acura MDX is 5000 lbs. The hitches we offer for your vehicle are all Class lll hitches and rated for towing weight capacity of 4000 lbs with a tongue weight…

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Answer 2

When choosing a weight distribution system you will need to know 2 important items. You will need to know the gross trailer weight which is the trailer weight you are towing when it is in its fully loaded ready-to-tow condition. You also need to…

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Answer 3

We can get you set up with a weight distribution hitch with sway control, and in regards to ratings, your trailer's tongue weight will need to stay at or below the capacity of your Xterra's hitch (500 lbs). The weight distribution hitch is a…

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Since you want the version of the Blue Ox SwayPro for up to 550 lb tongue weight with the shortest shank the part number you want is the #BXW0550 as it has a shank with 7 holes and would give you the best ground clearance.

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Answer 5

I would be happy to help you get set up with all of the components you will need to tow an ultra lite RV trailer with your 2014 Honda Odyssey. Starting with the trailer hitch receiver the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13068 is a great option which…

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Answer 6

Yes, when towing a trailer with a weight over half that of the tow vehicle you will need to use a weight distribution system. This system will be based solely on the trailer and its tongue weight. If the trailer weighs 4,000 lbs then we can estimate…

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Answer 7

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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