Determining If Blue Ox TrackPro BLU36FR Will Work On Trailer With GVWR of 4995lbs
Question:
Next question would be if I am seeing weight that fits in with either the BLU47FR or the BXW0750 which would you recommend?
asked by: Mark V
Expert Reply:
To confirm which weight distribution hitch will work to tow your trailer with a GVWR of 4995lbs you will need to measure its tongue weight, as the tongue weight rating is usually with the trailer unloaded and will not be accurate.
The easiest way to get an accurate tongue weight measurement is with a tongue weight scale like the # e99044, but there are other methods that are outlined in the included help article.
Since your trailers GVWR is 4995lbs and tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the trailer weight you should expect 495-750lbs tongue weight with the trailer loaded to the GVWR.
If you are on the lighter side of this range the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution Hitch # BLU36FR you were looking at will work as it is rated for tongue weights between 200-600lbs. This hitch includes a 2" hitch ball so if your trailer has a 2-5/16" coupler you will need 2-5/16" hitch ball # 19286 instead.
If you find your tongue weight is over 600lbs you will need to go with the Blue Ox TrackPro # BLU47FR instead as it is rated for tongue weights between 600-800lbs. This hitch includes a 2-5/16" hitch ball so if your trailer has a 2" coupler you will need the 2" hitch ball # A-90 instead.
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Products Referenced in This Question
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
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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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
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 700 lbs
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control for 2" Hitch - 7.5K GTW, 750 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Severe Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- Blue Ox
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - 6K GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 300 lbs
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Blue Ox
more information >
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Mark V.
7/1/2021
Next question would be if I am seeing weight that fits in with either the BLU47FR or the BXW0750 which would you recommend?