{"product_id":"camco-eaz-lift-48388-trailer-tongue-ball-plate","title":"Camco Eaz-Lift 48388 Trailer Tongue Ball \u0026 Plate","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco Eaz-Lift 48388 is the replacement tongue ball and plate for your Eaz-Lift sway control system. It's cut from heavy-duty powder-coated steel, so it stands up to years of towing and weather. Prepunched holes let you bolt it to the trailer tongue in minutes, and it works on either the left or right side mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you tow a boat behind a weight-distributing trailer setup, you already know how much a sway control bar earns its keep on a windy highway or when a semi blows past. The Camco Eaz-Lift 48388 Trailer Tongue Ball and Plate is the replacement mounting point that sway control bar clamps onto. It's a genuine Eaz-Lift part, so it fits the Eaz-Lift Sway Control System the way the original piece did, and it gets your rig back to towing straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never run friction sway control, here's the short version. A sway control bar adds resistance between the trailer tongue and the hitch, so the trailer resists the side-to-side wag that crosswinds, passing trucks, and downhill grades try to start. That resistance has to anchor to something solid at the tongue, and that's where this ball and plate come in. A worn or loose anchor point means the bar can't do its job, and a trailer that wags is a trailer that can get away from you. So this little part matters more than its price tag suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what it actually does. The sway control bar needs a solid ball to clamp onto down at the trailer tongue. That ball rides on this steel plate, and the plate bolts to the tongue. Over the years, the ball and plate take a beating from road grit, weather, and the constant working load of the bar damping side-to-side motion. When the original wears out, bends, or rusts through, you don't replace the whole sway control. You just swap in this ball and plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 48388 is built from heavy-duty powder-coated carbon steel. Camco uses solid steel here, not a hollow stamping, and the powder coat is what fights off the rust that eats cheaper hardware alive. That matters on a boat trailer especially, where you're backing down wet ramps and dealing with spray. A powder-coated finish won't make steel last forever against saltwater, but it holds up far better than bare or painted metal, and it keeps the plate doing its job for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. The plate comes with prepunched holes, so there's no measuring and drilling a fresh pattern into your tongue. It mounts with six 3\/8 inch by 1 inch self-tapping screws, which aren't included in the package, so grab those before you start. You can run it with either the left or right side mounted sway control, which is handy because setups vary from trailer to trailer. Line up the plate, drive the screws, mount the ball, and you're back in business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho needs one? Anybody running an Eaz-Lift sway control whose ball or plate has seen better days. If your sway bar has started to feel loose at the tongue, or you can see rust creeping in at the plate, or the ball is worn shiny and pitted, it's time. It's a cheap part that keeps an important safety system doing its job, so there's no reason to limp along on a worn one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on towing straight. Sway control is only one piece of a safe tow. Make sure your coupler and hitch ball are matched and sized right, your trailer brakes and lights work, and your load is balanced with the bulk of the weight ahead of the axle. Get your tongue weight into the right range for your setup, keep the ball and coupler greased, and give every connection a tug before you pull out of the driveway. This ball and plate handles its part of that chain. The rest is on you to check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line, it's an honest replacement part that does exactly what the original did, without you having to buy a whole new sway control system. Keep one on the shelf if you tow a lot, because the day the old one fails is never a convenient one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty powder-coated carbon steel construction resists rust and stands up to years of road grit and weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Eaz-Lift replacement part, fits the Eaz-Lift Sway Control System just like the original piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrepunched mounting holes let you bolt it to the trailer tongue without measuring a new pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounts with six 3\/8 inch by 1 inch self-tapping screws (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks on either the left or right side mounted sway control for setup flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid steel plate, not a hollow stamping, for a firm base under the sway control ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRestores your existing sway control instead of replacing the whole system\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\u003eWhat does the Camco Eaz-Lift 48388 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a replacement tongue ball and plate for the Eaz-Lift Sway Control System. It's a genuine Eaz-Lift part, so it drops in where the original mounted on your trailer tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty powder-coated carbon steel, solid construction rather than a hollow stamping. The powder coat helps fight rust in a towing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre the mounting screws included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It mounts with six 3\/8 inch by 1 inch self-tapping screws that you supply, so grab those before you start the install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have prepunched holes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The plate comes with prepunched holes, so you can bolt it to the tongue without drilling a fresh pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I mount it on either side?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It works with a left or right side mounted sway control, which is handy since setups vary from trailer to trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I have to replace my whole sway control if the ball or plate is worn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. That's the whole point of this part. Swap in the ball and plate and keep the rest of your Eaz-Lift sway control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhen should I replace the ball and plate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhen you see rust at the plate, the ball is worn shiny or pitted, the plate is bent, or the sway bar starts to feel loose at the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this the coupler ball for my hitch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is the ball and plate that the sway control bar clamps onto at the tongue, not the coupler ball that mates with your hitch. Check your coupler size separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the powder coat hold up on a boat trailer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA powder-coated finish resists rust far better than bare or painted steel, which helps around wet ramps and spray. Rinse your trailer hardware with fresh water after saltwater use to get the most life out of it.\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 Eaz-Lift Trailer Tongue Ball and Plate\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\u003e48388\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e014717483889\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEaz-Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder-Coated Carbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement Tongue Ball and Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEaz-Lift Sway Control System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Holes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrepunched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix 3\/8\" x 1\" self-tapping screws (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSide Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft or right side mounted sway control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrailer tongue sway control\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\": \"What does the Camco Eaz-Lift 48388 fit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a replacement tongue ball and plate for the Eaz-Lift Sway Control System. 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