Should Blue Ox Two Dimple Spring Bars Be Upgraded for Towing Grand Designs Transcend 297QB

Question:

I bought an xplor 297qb trailer and transfered my blue ox system from a smaller trailer. 297qb has a hitch weight of 749, which is right at the max of the two dimple capacity, which I have. Do you recommend upgrading to the three dimple spring bar?

asked by: James P

Expert Reply:

From what I have found, the 749 lbs on your Grand Designs Transcend 297QB is the dry tongue weight. Since you will have propane and other cargo in the trailer that will definitely be over the 750 lb maximum for your current spring bars. Also, any cargo behind the rear axle of your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 will be considered tongue weight as well.

Since you will be over 750 lbs that means that the spring bars for your current setup won't be effective. You will want to add the Replacement Spring Bars for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System - 1,000 lbs TW # BXW4007. These are designed for 750-1,000 lbs of tongue weight.

expert reply by: Robin H