New truck, New trailer, TONS of sway!
I recently took delivery of our 2015 Prowler 32pbhs trailer and towed it home with my 2015 f150 ecoboost pickup. The dealer I bought it from also sold me and installed a blue ox sway pro system. The...
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Ok, I've read every post and I don't think you were ever given all the info on where to start.
First off, weigh your tongue. There are plenty of how to's online as how to do it with bathroom scales. After you know your true tongue weight check what weight rated bars came with your Blue Ox, someone else explained the dots on the bars tell you the rating: 3 dots, 1000 lbs, 4 dots 1500 lbs.
Now after you know the tongue weight and have the right rated bars go back step by step and make sure the Blue Ox is set up properly. If you have issues with set up call Blue Ox, they are wonderful about helping.
Now you can make another tow and come back and report your results. You know you are pushing your trucks limits, having the hitch set up properly is critical.
First off, weigh your tongue. There are plenty of how to's online as how to do it with bathroom scales. After you know your true tongue weight check what weight rated bars came with your Blue Ox, someone else explained the dots on the bars tell you the rating: 3 dots, 1000 lbs, 4 dots 1500 lbs.
Now after you know the tongue weight and have the right rated bars go back step by step and make sure the Blue Ox is set up properly. If you have issues with set up call Blue Ox, they are wonderful about helping.
Now you can make another tow and come back and report your results. You know you are pushing your trucks limits, having the hitch set up properly is critical.
