How Does The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System Control Trailer Sway?

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How does the sway control aspect of the Contiuum hitch work? Watched a video on you tube and saw no discussion about sway.

asked by: Michael S

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The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System # BW28FR works to reduce sway from occurring by distributing the tongue weight evenly across your vehicle. It does not have a physical sway prevention like a Friction Sway Bar # 17200 or other weight distribution hitches like the Equal-i-zer # EQ37100ET. B&W believes by distributing the weight they are going to prevent sway from occurring.

Personally I feel the Equal-i-zer systems make the most sense for most users. This will require you to find the correct hitch based on the weight of your trailer. I have provided a list below of the different weight ratings for the Equal-i-zer systems.

200-600LBS Tongue Weight Up to 6,000LBS Trailer Weight # EQ37060ET
600-1,000LBS Tongue Weight Up to 10,000LBS Trailer Weight # EQ37100ET
800-1,200LBS Tongue Weight Up to 12,000LBS Trailer Weight # EQ37120ET
1,000-1,400LBS Tongue Weight Up to 14,000LBS Trailer Weight # EQ37140ET
1,200-1,600LBS Tongue Weight Up to 16,000LBS Trailer Weight # EQ64FR

These Equal-i-zer hitch systems have been around for more than 75 years and continue to be the standard everyone is trying to compete with.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System #BW28FR currently just comes with the 1 shank and it offers a 3-1/2" drop according to my contact at B&W. Currently they don't offer a shank with a larger drop but it may…

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The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System item #BW78FR weighs 116 lbs. The weight of the weight distribution system does not get added to your trailer's tongue weight. I have linked a review video below so you can see the features…

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Answer 3

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. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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I reached out to B&W, who said the distance was 11-3/8 inches from the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball on the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System #BW28FR.

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Yes, we do have the 2-1/2" shank for the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System. It's the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution Head Assembly part #BW68FR which is a bolt-on swap and comes with a 2-5/16" hitch…

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The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System part #BW78FR for 2" or part #BW28FR for 2.5" is going to be your best option for a toy hauler trailer like a Grand Design Momentum 31G since the tongue weight can vary heavily based on loaded…

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Answer 7

To be completely honest the sway control feature of the B and W Continuum part #BW78FR isn't nearly as advanced as the rest of the system. The advertised sway control of this system is in the head of the system between where the ball and the…

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Answer 8

Since the sticker on your trailer axle says Dexter Number 10 that means the lift kit part #K71-707-02 is a confirmed fit and would give you an additional 2-5/8 inches of lift. This is the biggest lift we offer for your trailer/axle setup. I attached…

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Answer 9

With all weight distribution systems including the Equal-i-zer #EQ37101ET you cannot make jackknife turns as it will either break a component of the system or one of the bars will pop out. Typically it's when people back up that there's an…

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Answer 10

Thanks for reaching out! All weight distribution systems have the same basic shank size so you can definitely use your Equal-i-zer shank with the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/Sway Control #BW28FR if the included shank doesn't…

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Answer 11

Yes, you can absolutely back up a trailer with the B&W Continuum WD hitch #BW28FR installed. It was made with this in mind and it will be more that strong enough to handle both backwards and forwards movement.

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Answer 12

The B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System part #BW78FR requires at least 24" of space on the frame directly behind the coupler and along the side a few inches back from there. This works with most trailers but for some it will not and,…

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