Black Friday
What is worth buying on Black Friday for a trailer hitch setup?
Quick picks by budget
The top picks in each budget tier, biggest purchase first. The full reasoning for each is in the sections below.
| Budget | Pick | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Under $750 | CURT 17500 TruTrack 4P Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control, 10,000 lb | An owner who wants four points of sway control and a trunnion style bar, and tows a trailer that has shown some sway. |
| Under $750 | Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch, 10,000 lb | A travel trailer up to its 10,000 lb rating where you want weight distribution and sway control in a single hitch with no separate sway bar to remove. |
| Under $500 | CURT 17063 Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control, 14,000 lb | The top pick for most recipients |
| Under $250 | CURT 45900 Adjustable Dual-Ball Channel Mount, 2 inch shank, 6 inch drop | A truck that tows more than one trailer, or a lifted or lowered rig where the drop changes. |
| Under $250 | Rhino USA Adjustable Trailer Hitch, 2 inch receiver, 6 inch drop or rise | A budget adjustable mount for a lighter trailer, with the drop range checked against your measurement first. |
| Under $100 | CURT Venturer Next Electric Trailer Brake Controller, time delay, 1 to 3 axles | A single or double axle trailer where a simple time delay controller is enough. |
| Under $100 | BAL X-Chock Tire Locking Chock, pair | A trailer that rocks on its tires when you step inside it at camp. |
| Under $50 | Reese Towpower Ball Mount, 2 inch receiver, 2 inch drop, 6,000 lb | A fixed drop mount when you have already measured and know the number. |
| Under $50 | Tymate TM7 RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System, 4 sensors | A tandem axle travel trailer owner who has never run a tire pressure monitor. |
| Under $30 | JACO ElitePro Digital Tire Pressure Gauge, 200 psi | Checking trailer tire pressure, which runs higher than a car gauge reads. |
Sale items can sell out around Black Friday. Hitch parts, jacks and scales are rated by weight, so confirm the trailer's numbers before you order.
Hitches, trailer tires, brake controllers and RV accessories are the towing categories people search for around Black Friday, and they are also the categories where a bargain can go wrong. A weight distribution hitch has to match the trailer's tongue weight. A ball mount has to match the drop you measured. A trailer tire has to match the size and load range already on the trailer. A deal on the wrong size is not a deal.
So this guide does the opposite of a deal list. It picks one solid product per budget band in each category, tells you what to measure first, and links to the calculator that does the arithmetic. Amazon's sale event is the place to look for current offers, and each product link below goes to the live listing, where the price on the day is the only price that counts. Nothing here promises a discount on any particular item.
One rule applies to every part in this guide. No hitch, mount or spring bar raises the limits printed on your tow vehicle's door jamb sticker or the trailer's own label. Weight distribution restores steering and braking by spreading tongue weight, and it leaves payload, tow rating and GCWR exactly where they were. Check those numbers first, then shop.
On this page
- Which hitches are worth buying on Black Friday?
- Are adjustable ball mounts and drop hitches worth a sale price?
- Are trailer tires a good Black Friday buy?
- Is a brake controller worth buying during the sale?
- Which RV and trailer accessories are worth a sale price?
- Is Black Friday a good time to buy a weight distribution hitch or trailer gear?
- What do you need to measure before each purchase?
- Shop Amazon's Black Friday deals
Which hitches are worth buying on Black Friday?
A weight distribution hitch is the largest single purchase most travel trailer owners make after the trailer itself, which is why it is the category sale shoppers wait on. Pick by tongue weight band and trailer weight, not by brand. The best weight distribution hitches roundup explains the sizing, and the weight distribution hitch calculator gives you the bar rating to look for.
CURT 17063 Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control, 14,000 lb
Under $500 Published ratingsA conventional round bar hitch with a friction sway control bar included, rated to 14,000 lb of trailer and 1,400 lb of tongue weight. Round bars hang below the A-frame and give more ground clearance at the bar than a trunnion setup.
Best for: A mid sized bumper pull travel trailer where you want sway control included and a lower cost than the integrated four point designs.
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CURT 17500 TruTrack 4P Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control, 10,000 lb
Under $750Four points of integrated sway control instead of two, which is more resistance to the initial yaw rather than more capacity. The rating is the same 10,000 lb as the 2P.
Best for: An owner who wants four points of sway control and a trunnion style bar, and tows a trailer that has shown some sway.
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Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch, 10,000 lb
Under $750 Published ratingsFour 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 travel trailer up to its 10,000 lb rating where you want weight distribution and sway control in a single hitch with no separate sway bar to remove.
Check price on AmazonSkip these if: Anyone who has not weighed their tongue. A hitch bought to a guessed number can be too stiff or too soft, and neither one fixes a trailer that is loaded tail heavy. Use the tongue weight calculator first.
Are adjustable ball mounts and drop hitches worth a sale price?
Black Friday hitch searches include drop hitches, and an adjustable ball mount is the version that forgives a measuring mistake. The coupler should sit level with the trailer frame, so you measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening and from the ground to the bottom of the coupler with the trailer level and loaded, then pick the drop that closes the gap. See the best adjustable ball mounts and the hitch drop calculator.
Reese Towpower Ball Mount, 2 inch receiver, 2 inch drop, 6,000 lb
Under $50 Published ratingsA plain fixed ball mount with the ball included, rated at 6,000 lb. When the drop you need is 2 inches, this is the correct purchase and everything else on this page is over-buying.
Best for: A fixed drop mount when you have already measured and know the number.
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CURT 45900 Adjustable Dual-Ball Channel Mount, 2 inch shank, 6 inch drop
Under $250 Published ratingsA channel style adjustable mount with two ball sizes and a 6 inch drop, at a lower price than the stowable designs.
Best for: A truck that tows more than one trailer, or a lifted or lowered rig where the drop changes.
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Rhino USA Adjustable Trailer Hitch, 2 inch receiver, 6 inch drop or rise
Under $250Six inches of adjustment in either direction on a 2 inch receiver, from a maker that backs its towing hardware with a lifetime guarantee.
Best for: A budget adjustable mount for a lighter trailer, with the drop range checked against your measurement first.
Check price on AmazonSkip these if: Heavy trailers that need a weight distribution shank, and anyone who has not checked that the mount's rating covers the loaded trailer weight and the tongue weight.
Are trailer tires a good Black Friday buy?
Trailer tires are a real sale category, since Black Friday trailer tire searches appear alongside hitch searches. They are also the purchase with the least room for error. Match the size, the load range and the speed rating printed on the tire that is on the trailer now, or on the trailer's certification label. A tire that looks the same but carries less load is a safety problem, not a saving. Read radial versus bias ply and load range D versus E before you choose.
Tires also age. Check the four digit date code on the sidewall when they arrive, and replace trailer tires on age as well as tread, because trailer tires usually fail from age and heat before they wear out.
Carlisle Radial Trail HD Trailer Tire, ST205/75R15 107M, 8 ply
Under $250 Published ratingsThe 205/75R15 in an 8 ply rating, load index 107, which is 2,149 lb per tire.
Best for: A 15 inch trailer wheel that takes an ST205/75R15 and needs an 8 ply radial.
Check price on Amazon Carlisle Radial Trail HD Trailer Tire, ST225/75R15 113M
Under $250 Published ratingsCarlisle has made trailer tires for decades and the Radial Trail HD is the value pick against the Endurance. Load index 113 is 2,535 lb per tire at a maximum 65 psi.
Best for: A trailer whose wheels and label call for ST225/75R15.
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Goodyear Endurance Trailer Tire, ST205/75R15 107N
Under $250 Published ratingsThe 205/75R15 size, load index 107, which is 2,149 lb per tire.
Best for: An owner who wants a name brand radial in ST205/75R15 and will confirm the load range first.
Check price on AmazonSkip these if: Anyone replacing a single tire without checking the others for age. Replace tires in pairs on an axle.
Is a brake controller worth buying during the sale?
A brake controller is the part that decides how well a trailer with electric brakes stops. Match it to the number of axles and to your truck's wiring, and expect to set the gain on a real stop with the trailer loaded. Start with the best trailer brake controllers and the proportional versus time delay comparison.
CURT Venturer Next Electric Trailer Brake Controller, time delay, 1 to 3 axles
Under $100The cheapest controller here from a maker with a service path. It is time delay rather than proportional, which means it ramps to a preset rather than matching how hard you are actually braking. For a light trailer towed occasionally that is an acceptable trade; for a heavy one it is not.
Check before buying: Time delay is a genuine functional step down from proportional. The trailer brakes come on at the same rate whether you are slowing gently or stopping hard.
Best for: A single or double axle trailer where a simple time delay controller is enough.
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CURT 51146 TriFlex Next Proportional Brake Controller
Under $250A proportional, inertia-sensing controller with full adjustment in a low-profile body. It stands in for the Tekonsha Primus IQ, whose genuine listing is sold out on Amazon (the in-stock listings using its part number are third-party clones).
Best for: Almost anybody adding a controller to a truck that does not have one built in.
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Tekonsha Prodigy iD Brake Controller, 1 to 4 axles
Under $250 Published ratingsConfigured 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 phone configured proportional controller for up to four axles.
Check price on AmazonSkip these if: A trailer with surge brakes or no brakes. A brake controller only works with electric or electric over hydraulic trailer brakes.
Which RV and trailer accessories are worth a sale price?
Black Friday searches for RV accessories point to smaller buys that every owner ends up needing: a tire pressure monitor, a tongue weight scale, a tire gauge, a hitch lock, wheel stabilizers and a tongue jack. They cost less than a hitch and they protect the expensive parts. See the guides for TPMS, tongue weight scales, coupler locks and electric tongue jacks.
Tymate TM7 RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System, 4 sensors
Under $50Four sensors and a solar charged display, which covers a tandem axle trailer. The cheapest credible entry into monitoring, and monitoring at all beats monitoring perfectly.
Best for: A tandem axle travel trailer owner who has never run a tire pressure monitor.
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Sherline LM 2000 Trailer Tongue Weight Scale, 2,000 lb
Under $250Double the capacity for the same money as the LM 1000, which makes it the sensible default unless you are certain your tongue weight is low.
Best for: Measuring tongue weight on a bumper pull trailer instead of guessing it.
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JACO ElitePro Digital Tire Pressure Gauge, 200 psi
Under $30Reads to 200 psi, which comfortably covers an 80 psi load range E trailer tire where a 60 psi car gauge simply cannot.
Best for: Checking trailer tire pressure, which runs higher than a car gauge reads.
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Master Lock Universal Trailer Hitch Lock, fits 1-7/8, 2 and 2-5/16 inch couplers
Under $50Fits all three common coupler sizes, which matters if you own more than one trailer or expect to change trailers.
Best for: A universal hitch lock for a parked trailer, with the coupler size checked first.
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BAL X-Chock Tire Locking Chock, pair
Under $100Expands between the two tires of a tandem axle and locks them against each other, which removes the fore and aft rock that no ordinary chock touches. This is the single most noticeable comfort upgrade on a tandem axle trailer.
Check before buying: It only works on a tandem or triple axle. On a single axle trailer there is no second tire to wedge against and this is the wrong product.
Best for: A trailer that rocks on its tires when you step inside it at camp.
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Pafessa 12V Electric Tongue Jack, 3,500 lb, A-frame
Under $100A 3,500 lb electric lift for an A-frame tongue, with a drop foot and LED lights, in the under-$100 tier.
Best for: A light A-frame trailer where cranking the tongue jack is a chore.
Check price on AmazonIs Black Friday a good time to buy a weight distribution hitch or trailer gear?
It can be, for the right items. Big ticket hardware such as hitches, brake controllers and tire sets is where sale shoppers usually look, and last year's model or an older stock number is the usual place a lower price shows up. Small items such as locks, gauges and chocks rarely change enough to be worth waiting for if you need them for a trip.
The honest approach is to decide what you need now, confirm the fitment, and then check the current price on the product page. Do not buy a part you have not sized, and do not wait on a part you need for a trip that leaves before the sale does. Hitch parts are rated by weight, so a part that is cheaper but wrong is the most expensive option.
What do you need to measure before each purchase?
Every category here has one number to confirm first, and each has a calculator or chart on this site.
Rule of thumb Widely taught towing convention rather than a published specification. It is a good starting point and it is not a rating.
| Category | Confirm first | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| Weight distribution hitch | Loaded tongue weight and trailer weight | Tongue weight calculator, trailer label |
| Ball mount or drop hitch | Drop between receiver and coupler, trailer level and loaded | Hitch drop calculator, tape measure |
| Trailer tires | Size, load range and date code | Tire sidewall, trailer certification label |
| Brake controller | Number of axles and brake type | Trailer brake magnets or hydraulic actuator, truck wiring |
| Tongue jack or scale | Tongue weight and trailer weight | Tongue weight calculator |
These are rules of practice. The printed ratings on your own vehicle and trailer always come first.
Shop Amazon's Black Friday deals
Search a category directly: weight distribution hitches, adjustable ball mounts, trailer tires, brake controllers and RV accessories. Search results change daily, so match the rating and size on any listing against your own numbers before you order.
How we chose
We did not test this hardware in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets, published towing standards, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real gross trailer weight rating, a real tongue or pin weight rating, a real receiver size or a real load index rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its published capability actually belongs. We rejected the unbranded flood that dominates the search results in several of these categories, because a weight distribution hitch, a brake controller, a trailer tire and a set of safety chains are all parts whose failure puts a loose trailer on a public road. Where a figure is towing convention rather than a published standard we label it that way, and where a manufacturer does not publish a figure we leave it out instead of estimating it.
Frequently asked questions
When does Black Friday start on Amazon?
Amazon usually runs its Black Friday event over the week of Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, and some offers appear earlier. The deals page is the place to check, and product pages show the current price on the day.
Are trailer hitches cheaper on Black Friday?
Sometimes. Hitches, brake controllers and tire sets are the towing items shoppers most often watch for sales, but there is no guarantee for any one product. Check the current price on the listing, and size the part to your trailer first so a lower price is not on the wrong model.
Should I wait for Cyber Monday to buy a weight distribution hitch?
Only if you do not need it before the trip. Some offers carry over and some end, so waiting can save money or miss the stock. If your trailer sways or the tow vehicle squats now, fix that first, because the hitch does its job on every trip you take with it.
Can I buy a ball mount or hitch ball on sale without measuring?
No. A ball mount has to match the drop between the receiver and the coupler, and a ball has to match the size stamped on the coupler. A mismatch can tow the trailer nose high or nose low, or fail to latch securely. Measure with the trailer loaded and level before ordering.
Are used or open box trailer tires a good deal?
Be careful. Trailer tires age out before they wear out, so check the four digit date code on the sidewall of any tire you buy, and match the size and load range to your trailer's label. A tire that is old is not a bargain at any price.
Does a weight distribution hitch let me tow a heavier trailer?
No. A weight distribution hitch spreads tongue weight across the axles to restore steering and braking. It does not raise the tow rating, payload or GCWR printed on the vehicle, and those limits still apply.
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Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published standards, manufacturer towing guides and product specifications, and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Figures described as a rule of thumb are towing convention rather than published standards, and they are labelled that way wherever they appear. Nothing here overrides your own ratings. Work your payload sum before your tow rating, because payload is the limit that actually binds on most half ton trucks and nearly every SUV. Load a conventional trailer to 10 to 15 percent tongue weight and a fifth wheel to 15 to 25 percent pin weight, and never lighter: a tail heavy trailer is what starts sway. Weigh the rig loaded rather than trusting a brochure dry weight. A weight distribution hitch and a set of air bags both restore ride height and control, and neither one raises a single rating. Trailer brakes are required by state law above a threshold that varies by state, and a breakaway battery that has quietly gone flat is the normal condition of most trailers on the road.
