Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 7,400 lbs Trailer

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Looking for additional advise on WD/sway Hitch. Talked to Danial D. 1/23/23 following up with reply from Jarred H. 1/22/23 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Estimated Hitch weight 700# Q: Which WD hitch would have better sway control? BXW0750 if available BXW1006 recommend I have now come across etrailer articles and others stating that on snow/ice/gravel these hitches should not be employed. So Im confused as I thought they would help and that I have always used ours in the past. Can you advise?

asked by: Jeff W

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The Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution item # BXW0750 has a tongue weight range of 550 lbs to 750 lbs. If your tongue weight is going to be over 750 lbs this system will be under rated and ineffective at addressing any sway control issues.

You previously stated that your trailer has a 7,400 lbs gross towing weight. Tongue weight is typically 10% - 15% of your trailer's total weight. I recommended the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item # BXW1006 because this system has a tongue weight range of 750 lbs - 1,000 lbs. If you are within this range you will want to use the heavier rated weight distribution system.

I recommend loading up your trailer and using the BetterWeigh Mobile Tongue Weight and Payload Scale item # C51701 to get an accurate tongue weight and make your decision based off of that information. Another option is to go to a highway weight station and have them weigh your truck with your trailer hooked up.

You can use both of these systems in snow, gravel, and ice. You will want to disconnect the sway bars if you are going over rough or uneven terrain with large ruts though.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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For a trailer with a 7,400 lbs gross towing weight, I recommend the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item #BXW1006. Tongue weight is typically 10% - 15% of your trailer's total weight. This system has a tongue weight range…

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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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For the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution #RP66558, that you referenced, you can use it in wet or icy conditions. Typically sway control and wet or icy conditions do not mix well. This is especially true when using independent friction sway…

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A weight distribution system with integrated sway control like the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System will do a much better job of managing trailer sway than an independent sway control bar like the Curt Friction Sway Control part #17200.…

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Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. Measuring is not required if you just take a look at your coupler and see where it attaches to…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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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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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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For a weight distribution system, there are always exceptions,but in general the systems with only bars and chains do not have sway control. They are adjustable in tension for different weight, but are a little more work. The bar systems whether…

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Answer 11

Hey Dennis, we have a replacement 7-way plug with the part #A7WCB which would work great to replace your damaged one. I attached a diagram for 7-ways for you to check out as well.

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