Should SwayPro 1,000 lb Spring Bars Be Upgraded For Trailer With 946 lb Dry Tongue Weight

Question:

I have a BXW0750, and I am upgrading to a new trailer 6836 lb trailer that has a tongue weight of 946lbs dry. Would the 1000lb spring arm be okay, or should I go with the 1500 lb.

asked by: Dan

Expert Reply:

You definitely want to upgrade the spring bars on your SwayPro # BXW1000. This system is designed for a tongue weight of 750-1,000 lbs so you're almost outside of that range without loading anything. If this is a travel trailer you're going to have batteries and propane added on which will have you sitting right at the max.

The # BXW4008 will change your tongue weight range to 1,000-1,500 lbs so you will be covered when empty and once you load the trailer. I do recommend measuring the tongue weight of your fully loaded setup just to be sure. You can use a scale like the # e99044 or use one of the methods outlined below. You also need to account for the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle.

expert reply by: Robin H