Comparing Blue Ox SwayPro and TrackPro For a 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1808FBS

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I am looking at purchasing a Winnebago 1808 FBS 5000 GVWR with my 2018 Toyota 4Runner. I’ve previously towed a pop-up camper with a friction-bar sway control unit. With the higher weight, I’m looking to upgrade my setup. I’m looking at the Blue Ox BLU36FR and the BXW0550. Can you give me some advice? Can the ball on the BXW0550 be swapped and not compromise the system?

asked by: Chip M

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I recommend the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution # BLU36FR as it has the slightly higher tongue weight rating of 600lbs vs the Blue Ox SwayPro # BXW0550 that only goes to 550lbs. With the dry tongue weight on your 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1808FBS being 390lbs, it will quickly climb up when the dealer adds the 40lbs of propane and 50lb battery to the front of the trailer.

The hitch ball from either hitch can be swapped out to match your trailers receiver and will not compromise the hitch system. Both will use a 1-1/4" shank diameter hitch ball like the 2" Hitch Ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I would be happy to help you find those parts and set your 2018 Lexus GX 460 up for towing your Winniebago Hike Trailer. There are a couple of class III hitches that are available for your Lexus but no class IV hitches available. This won't…

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Answer 2

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 3

When we installed the Curt #C13043 on a Lexus GX460, we found that once installed the top inside edge of the receiver tube sits 17-3/4 inches above the pavement. The receiver would protrude past the rear bumper by roughly 2 inches. A…

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Answer 4

Currently the only aftermarket receivers I can find for your 2022 Lexus GX 460 are the Curt #C13043 and our etrailer #e46YR. Both these receivers are only rated for up to 5,000lbs towing capacity and 500lbs of tongue weight. I even tried searching…

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Answer 5

Since coupler height isn't a common measurement that is given by trailer manufacturers I don't have that information readily available but I do believe that I can still help out some. If your Winnebago Micro Minnie 2106DS weighs less than…

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I can't speak to the issue with your OEM ball mount, but for your 2023 Lexus GX 460, any standard ball mount for a 2" receiver will fit the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13043. It just depends on the rise or drop you need, but two options…

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Answer 7

The Voyager WiSight Wireless RV Backup Camera System #ASA37YR you were looking at is only compatible with the RV Backup Camera #ASA74YRor #WVH100 so this would need to be the camera you already have installed or you would need to replace the camera.…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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