{"product_id":"camco-48193-weight-distribution-hitch-12-000-lb-gtw","title":"Camco 48193 Weight Distribution Hitch with Sway Control","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 48193 is a round-bar weight distribution hitch with sway control built into the head. It's rated for up to 1,200 pounds of tongue weight and 12,000 pounds of gross trailer weight, and it ships as a complete kit with the shank and a 2-5\/16 inch ball. Built for heavier travel trailers and big boat trailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 48193 is a round-bar weight distribution hitch built for the heavier end of what most trucks and SUVs tow. It does two jobs at once. It levels out a loaded trailer by moving tongue weight forward onto the tow vehicle's front axle and back onto the trailer's axles, and it keeps that trailer tracking straight with sway control built right into the head. Rated for up to 1,200 pounds of tongue weight and 12,000 pounds of gross trailer weight, it's aimed at mid-size and larger travel trailers, and it handles a heavy tandem-axle boat trailer just as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing about towing near the top of your vehicle's rating. Hang a heavy trailer off a plain ball mount and all that tongue weight presses down on the rear axle. The front end goes light, the headlights point at the trees, steering gets vague, and braking suffers. A weight distribution setup uses spring bars to transfer part of that load off the rear axle and share it across all the axles in the rig. The truck sits level, the front tires bite again, and the whole combination drives like it's supposed to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one uses round spring bars, the classic design that's been leveling trailers for decades. They're simple, strong, and easy to hook up with the lift handle. Sway control is integrated, so the friction that fights trailer wander from crosswinds and passing semis is already part of the head. You don't need to buy and bolt on a separate friction sway bar. Fewer parts to lose, and fewer things to forget in the driveway before a trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 48193 ships as a complete kit. You get the head assembly, the round spring bars, the adjustable shank that slides into a standard 2-inch receiver, and a 2-5\/16 inch hitch ball already sized for the heavier trailers this hitch is built for. That 2-5\/16 ball is worth calling out. It's the larger coupler size you find on trailers with higher gross weights, so make sure your trailer's coupler matches before you tow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing it right matters more than anything. The 1,200 pound tongue weight rating is a ceiling, not a target. Load your trailer, get it on a scale, and check the tongue weight with your gear, water, and fuel aboard. As long as your loaded tongue weight lands within the bar's range and your trailer stays under 12,000 pounds gross, you're in the right hitch. Just as important, confirm your tow vehicle's own ratings. A weight distribution hitch helps the rig behave, but it doesn't raise what your truck is legally rated to pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall is straightforward if you take your time up front. Measure your setup and set the shank height so the spring bars sit roughly level when they're loaded, otherwise the hitch can't do its job. After the first real trip, get under there and recheck the torque on the shank bolts, because that first heat-and-vibration cycle is when things settle. Keep the bar contact points greased too. A little lubrication cuts down the creaking you'll otherwise hear on rough roads and keeps the sway control moving smoothly instead of binding on tight turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a lot of hitch for the money, and it comes from Camco, a name that's been building towing and RV gear since 1966. If you're towing a big travel trailer or a heavy boat behind a properly rated truck or SUV, this is the kind of setup that takes the white-knuckle out of a long highway pull. Match the numbers, set it up carefully, and it'll ride level and steady mile after mile, whether you're headed to the campground or backing a big boat down the ramp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound spring bars level a loaded trailer by sharing tongue weight across the tow vehicle and trailer axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated for up to 1,200 lb tongue weight, so it suits mid-size and larger trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles up to 12,000 lb gross trailer weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSway control built into the head, no separate friction bar to bolt on\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete kit includes the adjustable shank and a 2-5\/16 inch hitch ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-5\/16 inch ball matches the larger couplers used on heavier trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCamco build quality from a company making RV and towing gear since 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much can the Camco 48193 tow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated for up to 12,000 pounds of gross trailer weight and up to 1,200 pounds of tongue weight. Stay within both numbers and confirm your tow vehicle's own ratings before you hit the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have built-in sway control?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Sway control is integrated into the hitch head, so you don't need to buy and bolt on a separate friction sway bar to fight trailer wander from crosswinds and passing trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size hitch ball comes with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 2-5\/16 inch hitch ball is included. That's the larger coupler size used on heavier trailers, so check that your trailer's coupler is sized for a 2-5\/16 inch ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the kit include the shank and ball mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The 48193 ships as a complete kit with the head assembly, the round spring bars, the adjustable shank, and the 2-5\/16 inch hitch ball. You're not buying those pieces separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is a round-bar weight distribution hitch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a hitch that uses round spring bars to transfer part of the trailer's tongue weight off your rear axle and spread it across all the axles in the rig. That keeps the tow vehicle level and steering and braking predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I actually need a weight distribution hitch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf your trailer's tongue weight is pushing your rear end down, the front getting light, or you feel wander at highway speed, yes. Heavier travel trailers and big boat trailers near your vehicle's rating are exactly where one earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat receiver does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt comes with an adjustable shank designed for a standard 2-inch trailer receiver, which is the common size on trucks and SUVs rated for this kind of load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know my truck can handle a 12,000 pound trailer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCheck your vehicle's tow rating and gross combined weight rating in the owner's manual or on the door placard. A weight distribution hitch helps the rig ride level, but it never raises what your vehicle is legally rated to pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it need any maintenance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKeep the spring bar contact points greased to cut noise and keep the sway control from binding, and recheck the shank bolt torque after your first trip once everything has settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it for a boat trailer as well as a travel trailer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It works with any trailer that falls within the 1,200 pound tongue and 12,000 pound gross ratings and has a matching 2-5\/16 inch coupler, whether that's a travel trailer or a heavy tandem-axle boat trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco 48193 Weight Distribution Hitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e014717481939\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight Distribution Hitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBar Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Tongue Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Gross Trailer Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSway Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpring Bar Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHitch Ball\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5\/16 inch (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How much can the Camco 48193 tow?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's rated for up to 12,000 pounds of gross trailer weight and up to 1,200 pounds of tongue weight. 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