Camco Elite Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch, 14,000 lb
Camco Elite Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch, 14,000 lb — Product description
If you tow a heavy travel trailer or a big boat behind a three-quarter-ton truck, the Camco Elite spreads that tongue weight back onto the front axle and keeps the rig level. Round spring bars handle up to 1,400 pounds of tongue weight and 14,000 pounds gross. Built-in sway control comes standard, and the kit ships with the shank and a 2-5/16 inch ball.
A weight distribution hitch does one job, and it does it quietly. It takes the load your trailer dumps on the ball and spreads it back across both axles of your tow vehicle. Hook up a heavy travel trailer or a big tandem-axle boat trailer without one and you'll feel it right away. The back of the truck squats, the headlights point at the trees, and the steering goes light. The Camco Elite fixes that. It's a round bar system rated for up to 1,400 pounds of tongue weight and 14,000 pounds of gross trailer weight, which covers most half-ton and three-quarter-ton setups pulling in that range.
The round spring bars are the heart of it. They flex under load and transfer weight forward to the front axle of the truck, so the whole rig sits level and the tires share the work the way they're supposed to. Level means better braking, better headlight aim at night, and a lot less porpoising over expansion joints on the highway. If you've ever white-knuckled a bridge in a crosswind, you already know why that matters.
Sway control is built into this kit, not bolted on as an afterthought. Trailer sway is what happens when a passing semi or a gust shoves the back of your trailer sideways and it starts to wag. The integrated sway control adds friction right at the hitch head to damp that motion before it builds. For anyone towing a tall travel trailer or a boat with a lot of side area, that's the difference between a relaxed drive and a tense one.
Camco ships this as a complete kit. You get the head assembly, the round spring bars, the shank, and a pre-installed 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, so you're not hunting down a ball in the right size and torque spec after the box shows up. Once it's dialed in for your loaded trailer, most folks can hook up and unhook in a couple of minutes. Setting the bar tension the first time takes a little patience and a tape measure, but it's a one-time job for a given trailer.
Who's this for? Anyone whose loaded tongue weight lands under 1,400 pounds and whose trailer stays under 14,000 pounds gross. That's a big slice of the travel-trailer world and plenty of large boat trailers too. If your numbers run higher than that, step up to a heavier bar rating instead of maxing this one out. And if you're towing something light, a couple thousand pounds, you don't need this much hitch. Match the bar rating to your real, scaled tongue weight, not the sticker on the trailer.
One habit worth keeping is to weigh your rig loaded the way you actually travel, water tank full and gear aboard, then set the hitch to those numbers. That's how you get the front axle back to its unloaded ride height and the handling you paid for. Set it once, check the bar angle every few trips, and this hitch will just do its job trip after trip.
There's not much to maintain. Keep the hitch ball and the bar sockets greased so everything pivots smoothly and stays quiet, wipe road grime off now and then, and check that your torque and bar angle haven't drifted after the first few hundred miles. Do that and a good weight distribution hitch outlasts several trailers. It's one of those pieces of gear you set up right once and then mostly forget about, which is exactly what you want when you're focused on getting the family to the campground or backing the boat down to the ramp on a busy weekend.
Key Features
- Round spring bar design rated to 1,400 lb maximum tongue weight for heavy travel trailers and large boat trailers
- 14,000 lb maximum gross trailer weight covers most half-ton and three-quarter-ton tow setups
- Built-in sway control damps trailer wag from crosswinds and passing traffic right at the hitch head
- Round bars transfer tongue load forward to level the rig for better braking and headlight aim
- Pre-installed 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, so there's no separate ball to source or torque
- Shank included and ready to drop into your receiver
- Complete kit with head assembly, spring bars, shank, and ball for a single-box install
- Reusable, adjustable setup that hooks and unhooks in minutes once it's dialed in
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
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- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Camco Elite Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch |
|---|---|
| Brand | Camco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 48194 |
| UPC | 014717481946 |
| Type | Weight Distribution Hitch |
| Product Series | Elite |
| Spring Bar Style | Round Bar |
| Maximum Tongue Weight | 1,400 lb |
| Maximum Gross Trailer Weight | 14,000 lb |
| Sway Control | Built-In |
| Hitch Ball Size | 2-5/16 in |
| Hitch Ball Included | Yes |
| Shank Included | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What's the weight rating on the Camco Elite hitch?
It's rated for up to 1,400 pounds of tongue weight and 14,000 pounds of gross trailer weight. Match the bar rating to your loaded, scaled tongue weight, not just the trailer's dry sticker.
Does this kit include sway control?
Yes. Sway control is built into the hitch head, so you don't need to add a separate friction bar. It damps trailer wag from crosswinds and passing trucks.
Is the hitch ball included?
Yes. A 2-5/16 inch hitch ball comes pre-installed, and the shank is included too. It's a complete kit, so you can hook up without sourcing extra parts.
What size hitch ball does it use?
A 2-5/16 inch ball, which is the standard size for trailers in this weight class. It ships already mounted on the head.
Will this work for a boat trailer?
It will, as long as your loaded tongue weight stays under 1,400 pounds and the trailer stays under 14,000 pounds gross. Large tandem-axle boat trailers in that range are a good fit.
What's the acceptable tongue weight for my trailer?
As a rule of thumb, tongue weight should land around 10 to 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight. Weigh your rig loaded to get the real number, then confirm it's under this hitch's 1,400 pound limit.
How do round bars work?
Round bars mount below the head and flex under load to transfer weight forward. For this weight class they distribute load and keep the rig level just fine. Set the bar tension to your loaded trailer and you're good.
How hard is it to set up the first time?
The first setup takes a tape measure and a little patience to get the bar angle right for your loaded trailer. After that, hooking and unhooking takes just a couple of minutes each trip.
What tow vehicles is this sized for?
It suits most half-ton and three-quarter-ton trucks and SUVs pulling in the 10,000 to 14,000 pound range. If your numbers run higher, step up to a heavier bar rating.
