California RV Specialists sells and installs a variety of Blue Ox weight distribution hitches. Stop by and ask us about which Blue Ox hitch is right for you, we are here to help guide you with both sales and installation process.
Why Do You Need a Weight Distributing Hitch?
A weight distribution hitch does just what the name says — it evenly distributes the weight of your payload. It works by using adjustable spring bars and tension to distribute the load of the trailer tongue to the trailer and the tow vehicle axles. Weight distribution hitches in most cases allow you back up without disconnecting from your camper. Shop our variety of weight distribution hitches from SwayPro™, TrackPro™, and 2-Point™ for trailer sway prevention and towing control.
Select the Hitch That is Right for You
What Does Trailer Tongue Weight Mean?
The tongue weight is the static force the trailer tongue exerts on the hitch ball. For instance, if a 2,000-pound conventional trailer is loaded with 1,000 pounds of cargo, the proper tongue weight of the loaded trailer should be between 300 and 450 pounds, or 10-15 percent of the loaded 3,000 pound total. A tongue scale will confirm actual tongue weight.
SwayPro™
Premium Sway Prevention
Features:
- Evenly distributes weight over axles of the tow vehicle and trailer
- Noise-free sway prevention never stops working, even in rain or snow
- Caster in the hitch head constantly centers the trailer
- Spring bars augment the suspensions of the tow vehicle & trailer
- Rotating latches with clamp-on brackets for quick and easy setup
- Backup without disconnecting
- Powder-coated steel construction
Specifications:
- Tongue weights available: 350, 550, 750,
1000, 1500 & 2000lbs - Gross Towing Weight 20K maximum
- 2” receiver, 2-1/2” receiver shank available
TrackPro™
Premium Sway Management
Features:
- Evenly distributes weight over axles of the tow vehicle and trailer
- Manages sway caused by bad roads, wind, and weather
- Caster in the hitch head constantly centers the trailer
- Spring bars augment the suspensions of the tow vehicle & trailer
- Rigid L-brackets provide additional points of sway controlling friction
- Backup without disconnecting
- Powder-coated steel construction
Specifications:
- Tongue weights available: 600, 800, 1000 & 1300lbs
- Gross towing weight: 13K maximum
- 2” receiver, 2-1/2” receiver shank available
2-Point™
Best Value Sway Control
Features:
- Evenly distributes weight over axles of the tow vehicle and trailer
- Steel-on-steel friction minimizes sway Round spring bars flex for a controlled ride
- L-Brackets keep spring bars in place Clamp-on brackets
- Powder-coated steel construction
How Much Can You Tow?
If your receiver hitch is rated for use with weight distribution, the weight distribution system will allow you to tow at the maximum capacity of the receiver hitch. Weight distribution doesn’t “increase” your receiver’s capacity so much as it allows the hitch to be used at its maximum capacity.
Generally, most people who choose to tow something try to keep the total weight at around 80 percent of their vehicle’s maximum towing capacity. This is the best way to make sure you don’t cause damage to your vehicle or increase the potential for accidents or difficulty hauling the trailer.