Ball weight or trailer weight?
When buying a WDH, should the bar capacity match the trailer weight (8,000# in my case) or ball weight (about 1,100# on mine)?
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Hitch manufacturers have bars available in various weight increments. IE; One company may have them for 600,800,1000, 1200, etc, and another company may have larger increments between sizes. You may find some where the increments jump from 1000 to 1500 lbs.
You want one that is rated slightly higher than your tongue weight. Keep in mind, tongue weight goes up and down during every trip.
Due to location (in relation to trailer axles) of my holding tanks and varying fluid levels, my tongue weight fluctuates between 975 and 1200 lbs. I elected to purchase a BlueOx Sway Pro 1500. Blue Ox is one of those that jumps from 1000 lbs to 1500 lbs in weight ratings.
You want one that is rated slightly higher than your tongue weight. Keep in mind, tongue weight goes up and down during every trip.
Due to location (in relation to trailer axles) of my holding tanks and varying fluid levels, my tongue weight fluctuates between 975 and 1200 lbs. I elected to purchase a BlueOx Sway Pro 1500. Blue Ox is one of those that jumps from 1000 lbs to 1500 lbs in weight ratings.
