Camco EAZ-Lift Elite 800lb Weight Distribution Hitch Kit with Sway Control (48057)

The only unpleasant surprise was that setting the ball angle (insures correct weight distribution) requires putting 260 ft-lbs of torque on 2 bolts and that requires a special torque wrench which was difficult to find. So I paid a local Camping World ~$300 to install this hitch and show me how to use it. That was money well spent. The written instructions that came with the hitch were pretty useless and their online videos weren't much better. I'm an Engineer and figured it out but my Torque wrench only goes up to 150 ft-lbs and I couldn't find one that could go to 260 locally. That and I figured it was worth having someone experienced with this hitch give me a lesson on it. It's more complicated than a standard hookup but not too bad, easy enough and worth the added stability while towing.

Built like a brick outhouse - heavy duty and heavyweight. Installed on GMC Sierra 1500 and 26' Sunset Trail trailer. Bumper measured 20" above level ground, and sagged to 13" with trailer attached and weight distribution not in place (see picture). Once the unit was full installed and adjusted the "sag" notes measured 19" - yup, only 1" drop. Install was easy, but note the drill size for installing the screws into the trailer rail ( for the sway control ) is not a common size found in most drill kits, and drilling the rail isn't quick and easy. Be sure to drill smaller pilot holes and work your way up. AND, the screws can easily be snapped if using an impactor to install. One other note - even if you're experienced with weight distributing hitches read the instruction for adjusting the chain tension. Having an electric tongue jack makes it easier as several trips up and down may be needed to get it right. Don't be shy about using the jack to lift the tow vehicle - this is the key step in getting it to work best.

Was disappointed when it was delivered as the box was all but destroyed and I thought some parts might have fallen out, but to my surprise there was no damage and no missing parts. Installation is actually easy, but not if you try to read the directions. Once you install one, the 2nd would be simple! If you know someone that has one, have them walk you through it cause its way easier than whats in the directions. I have a 2011F250diesel and a 2017 Forest River XLR toy hauler and it works great with my set up. Had to run the hitch up pretty high with the "L" receiver block upside down. That kept the heavy tongue weight from dropping my truck (OEM suspension) more than 2". Played with the chains till I got the weight distribution bars parallel to the frame at 5 links. The anti sway bar takes some learnin' as well, just dont leave it at "full" "braking" on sharp turns as it will literally rip the ball base right off the trailer frame. I loosened the lower bolt from the "factory" setting so I can full lock the upper lever which appears to be correct. I also loosen the lever once I leave the highway and tighten it as we get ready to get on the highway. that way I can maximize the anti sway and it seems to work very well at highway speeds. Would definitely buy this set up again. Only thing that would make it better is a "shocker" hitch setup.

This is a nice hitch for the price. Easy set up and works well. I have a 1/2 ton silverado and only dropped 2" towing a 29 foot camper. BEWARE that this does not come with the sway control or a ball despite it showing in the picture. The model pictured is a Camco 48069A not the 48059 that you are buying. I checked the description and everything and nothing states that it doesn't come with the sway control.

I bought the heaviest adjustable hitch I could find. Easy to assemble and adjust. VERY Sturdy. I feel very safe pulling a 37' trailer with it. One thing to note...You have to torque the bolts for the adjustment to 265 Ft. Pounds. Well beyond most torque wrench limits unless you get a 3/4 drive. Cost me about $100 to get one. Also, If your vehicle is lifted like mine, you will need to buy an additional drop shank. My truck has a 5" lift and the 5 3/4 drop shank worked great. About another $100, but this is stilla great hitch and I am very happy with it!!

This hitch system is well make and sturdy. It should last a lifetime. This hitch system makes the trailer and truck a rigid unit while still allowing for trailer swing and some up and down movement. This has the effect of distributing the trailers weight more evenly onto the front and rear of the truck.That in turn makes the truck handle more like normal and it is less noticeable that you are towing anything. You can tell that the hitch has distributed the towed weight evening onto the truck as the truck does not droop down at the rear.Read the instructions, set up as instructed then tow the trailer around for a half hour (including 15 min on an expressway) or on one of your trips. Change the chain tension each trip and you will find the best settings for your trailer/tow vehicle.As a bonus you also get a sway bar. Make sure that you also install that as well. It is worth the effort as it eliminates sway, especially sway occurring when passing (or being passed by ) semi= trucks.All this at an extremely low price. LIFE IS GOOD !