Camco Eaz-Lift ReCurve R6 Weight Distribution Hitch 1200 lb

If you tow a large travel trailer or a loaded toy hauler, you already know what a difference proper weight distribution makes. The Camco Eaz-Lift ReCurve R6 is the top-capacity model in the ReCurve R6 family, rated for 1200 lb of tongue weight and up to 14,000 lb of gross trailer weight. It takes the load that a heavy coupler drops onto your tow vehicle's rear axle and redistributes it across both axles of the truck and the trailer, so the front tires stay planted, the headlights point where they should, and the whole rig sits level down the road.

At the heart of the system are trunnion-style round spring bars. They mount into the head with a top-loading design that gives you more ground clearance than a hook-and-slide setup, which matters on steep driveways and boat ramps where a low bar can drag. The 30-inch bars are grease-free, so you're not wiping black hands after every hookup, and the whole head assembly is adjustable for ball height. That lets you dial in the tilt and tension until the tow vehicle and trailer sit in a straight, level line.

Sway control is built right in. Instead of bolting on a separate friction bar, the ReCurve R6 uses an integrated adaptive sway system that dampens the side-to-side motion caused by crosswinds, passing semis, and downhill curves. It's an on/off design, so you can disengage it for tight, low-speed turns and sharp backing maneuvers, then let it work again once you're rolling. The result is a calmer, more predictable tow, especially on long interstate hauls where fatigue adds up.

Setup is straightforward. The kit ships with a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball already installed on the head, and the shank fits a standard 2 inch square receiver. You'll get the head assembly, the trunnion spring bars, the frame brackets that clamp to the trailer's A-frame, and the mounting hardware. Once the brackets are set for your trailer, hooking up is a quick, repeatable process every trip. The brushed finish holds up to weather and road spray, and Camco backs the hitch with a 5 year warranty.

Choosing the right capacity is the key to towing safely. Tongue weight usually runs about 10 to 15 percent of your loaded trailer weight, so you want a hitch whose rated range brackets your real, loaded-and-packed tongue weight, not the trailer's dry number. This 1200 lb version is the one to reach for when your fully loaded rig pushes toward the high end, think large travel trailers, big bunkhouse floorplans, and toy haulers carrying gear. If your loaded tongue weight sits lower, step down to the 1000, 800, or 600 lb ReCurve R6 so the bars can flex correctly. An over-rated bar won't distribute a light load properly, and an under-rated bar can't handle a heavy one.

It helps to understand what changes the moment you switch from a plain weight-carrying ball mount to a distribution setup like this. A standard mount just hangs the trailer's tongue off the back of your truck, which pushes the rear down, lifts the front, and lightens the steering. That's exactly when a big trailer starts to feel twitchy. The ReCurve R6 uses the tensioned spring bars to lever some of that tongue load forward onto the tow vehicle's front axle and back onto the trailer's axles. Your truck sits level again, the front tires bite, and braking distances shrink because more weight is where the brakes can actually use it.

For NVN Marine customers hauling a boat behind a big trailer, or towing a large RV to the coast, this is a hitch that earns its keep every mile. It smooths out the ride, protects your drivetrain from the stress of an unbalanced load, and gives you the steering and braking response you need when the weather turns. Weigh your loaded tongue, match it to the rating, and you'll feel the difference the first time a semi blows past you on the highway.