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surfs-up-today
Explorer
Sep 08, 2018

Dealer wants to increase Tongue Wt on Blue Ox Rating

I am buying my first trailer and pick it up Thursday. Can't wait! The dealer wants to install a BlueOX with a rating significantly higher than my tongue weight and I don't know why. Should I go...
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downtheroad
Explorer
Sep 08, 2018
For your reference: Our trailer is 10,000 Gross weight. We are using the 1500 lb bars on our Blue Ox SwayPro...This set up has been perfect for both leveling and sway control.

Keep in mind that the SwayPro must have bar "deflection" to work properly.

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