Will the Blue Ox TrackPro Work on a Trailer with Surveyor Legend 19BHLE with 405-lbs Tongue Weight

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I am purchasing a Surveyor Legend 19BHLE with a dry weight of 3,800 pounds and dry tongue weight of 405 pounds. I am towing with a 2021 Colorado 2.8L Duramax. What do you suggest for sway control and weight distribution. Im particularly interested in Blue Ox, but could be convinced otherwise, for sure. Thanks!

asked by: Kolby M

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When choosing a weight distribution system you'll want to try to find one where the tongue weight of your trailer falls in the middle of the prescribed range of the hitch. In this case, the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 6K GTW, 600 lbs TW # BLU36FR you were looking at is a great fit for your trailer with 405-lbs of tongue weight since the range on this hitch is 200-lbs to 600-lbs. This system comes with the hitch ball and shank included, so it's got everything you need to get on the road out of the box. Blue Ox makes very high quality parts and I think you'll be very happy with it-so no need to try to change your mind.

I do recommend confirming that your trailer's tongue weight is not more than 600-lbs when you're fully loaded; if you don't have a tongue weight scale the etrailer # e99044 is a nice tool to have on hand so you'll always know if you're properly loaded.

I've linked some review and installation videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

For your sway control issues with your 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and 2016 Rockwood Mini Lite Trailer, I absolutely recommend the Strait-Line System by Reese. For your application, the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar…

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Weight distribution heads are adjustable to get the spring bars level or just below level with the trailer frame. Depending on the trailer frame, the head may need to be set at 90 degrees, it also may need to be tilted down as far as possible to keep…

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If the rear end of your vehicle sags significantly when the trailer is hooked up then you could have an unsafe condition and your front end and tires will not wear properly. The weight is taken off of the front wheels of the vehicle and can cause…

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Weight distribution systems put a bit more torque on the hitch and frame of the vehicle due to the spring bars pulling up pretty hard on the head of the system. Not every vehicle/hitch is going to be heavy duty enough to allow this and not…

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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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You can back up while using the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution system. However, if you're making very sharp turns I would disconnect the bars to avoid potentially damaging them. The #RE94FR is overkill based on your tongue weight.…

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I attached a link to the install instructions for the etrailer scale part #e99044 which the last line covers storage, "Store the etrailer tongue weight scale in a secure place when not in use." There is no additional storage steps needed…

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The etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers #e99044 does not have the ability to be calibrated but would not need it.

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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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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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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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Hey Paul, I spoke with Curt and they stated that the Replacement Trunnion Spring Bar for Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System #C17535 would only be compatible with the #C17499. The Curt TruTrack 4P Trailer Mounted Weight Distribution System w/…

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