Best RV and Trailer Towing Gear by Category

Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch, 10,000 lb

Four points of friction sway control built into the hitch itself rather than bolted on beside it, so there is no separate sway bar to disconnect before a tight turn or a wet ramp. The sway control works in both directions from the moment the bars are seated.

Check before buying: The four point design is audible. A rhythmic creak on slow tight turns is normal for this hitch and not a fault, but people who have not been warned about it return them.

Best for: A single or tandem axle travel trailer up to 10,000 lb where you want one part doing both jobs.

CURT 17601 TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control, 10,000 lb

Sway control built into the head rather than added as a separate friction bar, so nothing has to be disconnected to back into a site or to reverse on a wet ramp. Two points of control rather than the four on the 4P.

Best for: A reader who wants integrated sway control without stepping up to the Equal-i-zer price.

Husky Towing 30849 Weight Distribution Hitch

A long running Husky kit at the lower end of the price range from a maker whose brackets and bars are widely stocked.

Best for: A mid size trailer on a budget, from a brand with parts availability.

Tekonsha Prodigy iD Brake Controller, 1 to 4 axles

Configured from a phone rather than through a two button interface, and it supports four axles, which matters on a triple axle fifth wheel or a heavy equipment trailer.

Best for: A four axle trailer, or somebody who tows several trailers and wants saved profiles.