Recommended 2-1/2 Inch Weight Distribution Shank for a Blue Ox Sway Pro

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I have a bxw1000 setup for my camper. I upgrade my truck to a 1 ton and want to use the same hitch. my old setup has a 2 inch shank hitch and my new truck has a 2 1/2 inch shank. can i just purchase the 2 1/2 receiver part and swap them out?

asked by: Daniel M

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Yes, you can. To use the Blue Ox SwayPro item # BXW1000 with a 2-1/2" receiver you will need the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank item # BXW4028.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

I cannot recommend you use Blue Ox chain hangers with your Reese weight distribution system. You would need snap up brackets like the part #58392.

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Answer 2

That's a hard number to give as there are variables that will change what that dimension will be like how tall the frame is, how much spring bar tension is needed etc. You fine tune the spring bar tension for the setup based on the tongue weight…

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Answer 3

I'd be happy to help you find the right weight distribution hitch for your Outdoor RV 29RX Toy Hauler, but you have to measure your loaded tongue weight with your toy in the garage. The reason for this is without the weight of a toy in the garage…

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The Chain Hangers for Curt Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On #C17005 will work for chain style systems that don't have sway control, so if you replace the tightening clamps of the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control #BXW2000…

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We do carry the 33" Ark Stabilizer Jack that you are looking for with part #ARK77FR. I was able to track down a few drawings that you should find helpful. These are for the 30" #ARK94FR and the 24" #ARK34FR Stabilizer jacks. I'm…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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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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Hi Sean, We do offer the Ground Control 3.0 for prepped trailers part number 2021106810 as part #LC52ED. This is going to include the rest of the components needed to complete the system. Since we don't have a video of this kit yet I've…

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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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Answer 10

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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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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