Weight Distribution for Riverside Whitewater Retro 179 SE
Question:
Hi, I just bought a 179SE the previous owner said the trailer take a 2 5/16 ball size. This trailer is gross weight GVWR 4520 lbs. Cargo 1160 lbs. So dry 3360 lbs. So, a little confused though 2inch ball but used the 2 5/16inch ball. Worked fine. I want to buy a weight distribution sway system and give my vehicle information and see I need a blue ox bla bla 600 lbs tongue weight 10k lbs max. Great, but it comes with a 2inch ball. Can that be switched to a 2 5/16inch ball? Or can I buy a pre made one that comes with a larger ball?
asked by: Dan E
Expert Reply:
The Blue Ox Weight Distribution system part # BLU36FR is a great option for a weight distribution system for your 179SE based on the weights you mentioned. But to use a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball you'd have to swap out what comes with it and go with the part # C40008 which will fit in place and is the size you want.
For this tongue weight range of weight distribution they are not available with the larger ball size as a kit.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 6K GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 300 lbs
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Blue Ox
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
more information >
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