Blue Ox BXW1000 SWAYPRO Weight Distributing Hitch 1000lb Tongue Weight for Standard Coupler with Clamp-On Latches
Score By Feature
OveReview Final Score
Product Description
Questions & Answers
Consider your options before you go too big if you do not know if the trailer will be upgraded or if you will need to carry more weight. It will be stiffer if you get a 1000 tongue weight version but a 1500 bar version, so that the 1000 is a better choice. Getting big doesn't have to be bad, but it does have its downside. I believe they have a 10,000lb pulling capacity, if they are anything like the ones I've used, but the rest depends on getting the tongue weight right for that specific version. The following is an example of a In any case, I highly recommend using "loaded" tongue weight and not sticker tongue weight on the BXW1000 since it has a maximum tongue weight of 1000lbs but a towing capacity of 10,000lbs. With the 1000 version, I was able to get the tongue weight 700 pounds but the trailer's unloaded weight is 700 pounds.
You can move the ball down by turning the part the other way around so it's longer. This was on a slightly lifted Dodge and I needed to lower the suspension by about 2 inches until it fit my truck perfectly. Here is what I hope will help.
If you put a fair amount of pressure on the sway bars, you will get a better result, since it is one of the better hitches for sway.
I'm towing a Passport Elite 27RB with a Ram 1500. It significantly reduces sway in wind compared to not towing. My personal opinion is that it is well worth the price.
Selected User Reviews For Blue Ox BXW1000 SWAYPRO Weight Distributing Hitch 1000lb Tongue Weight for Standard Coupler with Clamp-On Latches
With Ecoboost 5L and Max Tow, you can tow up to 4,000 pounds. This is the rear end of the 73. After watching a number of Youtube videos, I installed it myself by following Blue Ox's instructions. In addition, I had to buy a 3/4" drive breaker bar, as well as a couple of 3/4" sockets to tighten the ball and hitch bolts. I still need to find somewhere to have these torqued to the official specs, but they are certainly very tight now. All the measurements that I took including the heights of the trucks before and after are exact, and I think it looks perfect after installation. We are now going to test how well it will work when towing - During the past week, my wife and I have towed our Bullet over 600 miles, which included twisty, hilly two-wheeler roads Two-lane roads and the majority of it on the I-95 In addition to 10 and I one There were many semis blowing by us on 95, and it was windy and very thunderstormy. While all of this was happening, the hitch performed perfectly. Using it with a back up system is also effortless because the seat doesn't sway or make any sounds. As a result, I am very confident with this hitch for pulling our trailer. Yes, we also had a camper right next to us that was using the Swaypro. I asked him what he thought of it and he said he loved it! As far as he's concerned, it works great. This Blue Ox Swayer hitch definitely comes recommended to me!.
Tow vehicle 2016 F150 Platinum Crew Cab Towing 33' Coleman 295QBS
I purchased this trailer because my previous beach trip (400 miles round trip) with my round bar trailer left me with double white knuckles while driving in 15 mph winds. Back home, we experienced wind speeds of 20mph. The wind made it impossible for me to drive more than 50 mph without going haywire. In addition, there are only 60 maximum without the wind and A truck passing by would cause the pole to sway. The 200 mile drive to the beach was a breeze (there was no wind). As a test, I pushed it up to 70 mph for a brief period of time (65 mph for the majority of the ride). With no tucks going by, I didn't feel any sway. The system auto corrected a slight sway at the 60mph mark due to the wind but sway slightly above that wasn't noticed. It was easy for me to drive the whole way back with just one hand on the wheel Having white knuckles is not allowed. It is really easy to hitch and unhitch with this WDH Remove the hitch. My recommendation would be to anyone in need of a WDH to purchase the Blue Ox SwayPro. That was a smart decision for me to do my research this time. I am pleased with how cheap the price is for the service that I receive.
The hitch they recommended was the one they gave us with our new 2020 Airstream Caravel. I have been driving a Ford F-350 since December 2018 There are 150 people It's a BXW1000 SwayPro 1000 lb tongue weight with a 0 diesel engine. When you hook up to your trailer, the first thing to note is what time you should do so. The ball of the truck should be attached to the trailer.
it's very important to raise as high as possible. Once locked in place, raise the saddle as high as possible. So that your torsion bars can be loaded that way. Roll the trailer into the ground to lower it. It's funny to say, but I can't feel my trailer at all with this hitch!.
Previous to that, I used the "F*stway We have had a lot of difficulty with the WDH using two round bars and the fine tuning. Put the bracket up, put the bracket down, put the washer in, take the washer To perform each of these tasks, almost all of them will need to be disassembled! I was sure something was about to break when I heard that noise. Metal would appear to be a good fit The grinding of metal does not bother some people. We could not get the brackets to stay straight up and down, although it felt like we were 800 feet from the ground. About 85 Lbs. When it comes to those self-driven machines, torque is needed I had to deal with the greasy, messy ends of the round bars after the nuts were tightened. At last, I am free!! A chain link system like the one on the SWAYPRO is an absolute dream. It is a dream come true to be able to tilt the ball on the fly. A perfect example of the 'no mess' bars is the "Bliss Bar". An incredibly thick powder coat finish makes this product seem like it belongs on a dreamboat. There's just one bolt to remove the clamps if they need to be removed at any time. It is the fulfillment of a dream. That is a brilliant design, and much more easy to use than other water heaters. This is something I wholeheartedly That really is a lot of money.
The sway bar was bought for use with my 24 foot boat. I am going to pull a car hauler trailer with a 2017 Ford F150 4x4. A lightweight aluminum trailer with a tongue weight of about 500 lbs enables it to go long distances. From Dallas to Toronto, I pulled the trailer with my car loaded up on it with the 'up to 1000 lb" Blue Ox. When an 18-wheeler passed by you could feel the pressure causing the trailer to sway at times all the same. I had a lot of trouble getting the sway bars to engage and lock, but it didn't take long and the instructions were clear and concise. However I did have to apply a lot of pressure to have the sway bars engage and lock. Having never used sway bars to pull trailers before, I cannot compare the quality of this one to other brands, but if you are looking to be sure you have what you need, this is it. The price was a bit high, but the results were.
A year ago, I bought a 21ft camper and was looking for a good solution for the sway bar. One of my neighbors (who is a wilderness firefighter) recommended that I get this. They are on his two tent campers he travels with, and he says it was the best purchase he could ever make. He estimates they will last at least as long as the campers. He came over and helped me put it on after I bought it, and it took him As a resident of an area with a lot of wind, I was a bit apprehensive about traveling with a camper pulled by a trailer. We encountered ZERO sway when we encountered our first wind storm on the road. There was no way to describe it. Because of how badly their campers were getting whipped around, I watched 2 trucks pulling campers pull over to the side of the road in front of me. With gusts up to 45 mph, I watched my plane extremely closely and it hardly moved. This is the best purchase I've ever made. It is a product I would recommend to anyone.
A Ford F150 is used to tow our 30 foot travel trailer. A trailer with a weight of 8000 pounds is used. This chain hitch allows you to adjust the length of the chains easily. As a compensation for having more tongue weight, I can increase the tension on the spring bars. Despite its size, it has an impressive ability to control Our tow truck has successfully made its way through the Smoky Mountains without incident. Although good tow equipment may be needed for towing a large trailer through the mountains, one must use good judgement.
Related Products For Blue Ox BXW1000 SWAYPRO Weight Distributing Hitch 1000lb Tongue Weight for Standard Coupler with Clamp-On Latches
