Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch With Sway For a 7,000LB GVWR Trailer And 524LB Tongue Weight
Question:
I am interested in the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Hitch. The model I am looking at is the 10,000 lb GTW, 1000 tongue weight. My trailer has a GTW of 7000 lb with a tongue weight on 524 lbs. The next size down on this hitch only supports 6000 GTW. Will the 1000 lb TW model work for my trailer or should I consider another model?
asked by: Jeff B
Expert Reply:
I recommend the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System # RP66083 with your tongue weight of 524lbs and GTW of 7,000lbs. This hitch is rated for a trailer up to 8,000lbs and a tongue weight of 400-800lbs. You will need a 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # 19286 or 2" Hitch Ball # A-90 to match your coupler and a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 to install the ball.
With the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution # BLU66FR being rated for 750-1,000lbs of tongue weight I am concerned that there is not enough tongue weight with your trailer. If the weight you sent is the dry trailer weight I do recommend checking the loaded tongue weight to determine if there is enough weight to get you in the correct range.
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 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
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
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1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Severe Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
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- Allows Backing Up
- 900 lbs
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