Camco Eaz-Lift ReCurve R3 Weight Distribution Hitch, 1,000 lb
Camco Eaz-Lift ReCurve R3 Weight Distribution Hitch, 1,000 lb — Product description
The Camco Eaz-Lift ReCurve R3 is a weight-distribution hitch built to level out a heavy tow and keep it planted. Rated for 1,000 lb tongue weight and a 12,000 lb maximum gross trailer weight, with integrated adjustable sway control and a 2-5/16 inch ball already in the box. If you tow a big boat trailer to the ramp, this is the upgrade that fixes the squat and the wander.
The Eaz-Lift ReCurve R3 is Camco's weight-distribution hitch for anyone pulling a heavy trailer that pushes the back end of the tow vehicle down and lifts the front. If you tow a big boat to the ramp, you already know the feeling. The rear squats, the headlights point at the trees, and the steering goes light right when you want it planted. This kit fixes that. It's rated for 1,000 pounds of tongue weight and a 12,000 pound maximum gross trailer weight, so it covers a lot of heavier cruisers, cuddy cabins, and loaded tandem-axle trailers.
Here's what a weight-distribution hitch actually does. Instead of dumping all the trailer's tongue weight straight onto the hitch ball, the spring bars spread that load forward onto the tow vehicle's front axle and back onto the trailer's axles. The result is a tow vehicle that sits level, brakes evenly, and tracks straight down the highway. You get back your steering feel and your headlight aim, and the whole rig stops behaving like a see-saw.
The R3 part of the name is the integrated sway control, and it's the piece that earns its keep on a long tow. Trailer sway comes from crosswinds, passing trucks, and that heavy boat wanting to wag the back of your truck around. The R3's built-in friction sway control fights that motion before it builds into the wobble nobody wants at 65 miles per hour. It's adjustable, so you can dial in more or less resistance depending on your load. And it's quiet. Camco engineered this one to skip the creaking and squealing that plagues a lot of friction sway setups.
The spring bars are top-loading trunnion bars, which sit above the hitch head rather than hanging below it. That buys you extra ground clearance, and if you've ever dragged a hitch on a steep driveway or a rough ramp approach, you'll appreciate every inch of it. The bars install and remove without a lot of fuss once you've got the setup dialed in.
In the box you get the head, the trunnion spring bars, the adjustable shank, and a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball already included. That last part matters. A lot of kits make you source a ball separately, and the wrong size ball is a bad surprise in the driveway the morning you're trying to leave. This one comes ready for a 2-5/16 inch coupler, which is the standard on trailers in this weight class.
A couple of honest notes before you buy. Weight-distribution hitches want an accurate tongue weight measurement to set up right. This kit is happiest with trailers carrying between roughly 801 and 1,200 pounds on the tongue. Too little and the bars are overkill, too much and you're past the rating. So weigh your loaded trailer tongue before you dial it in. And when you're backing down a wet or icy ramp, you can disengage the sway control completely. That's by design. You want the trailer free to articulate when traction is low and you're crawling backward, not fighting a friction bar. For the highway run, snug it back up and let it work.
Who's this for? Anyone towing near the upper end of a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's capacity, or anyone whose trailer tongue weight lands in that 800 to 1,200 pound window. If your current setup porpoises over highway expansion joints, wanders in a crosswind, or leaves your truck nose-high, a properly set weight-distribution hitch is the single biggest upgrade you can make to how the rig tows. Match it to your ball mount height, torque the head to spec, and you'll feel the difference on the first on-ramp.
Key Features
- 1,000 lb tongue weight rating and 12,000 lb maximum gross trailer weight, sized for heavier boats and loaded tandem-axle trailers
- Integrated ReCurve R3 friction sway control fights crosswind and passing-truck sway before it builds
- Adjustable sway resistance so you can tune the setup to your specific load
- Top-loading trunnion spring bars for extra ground clearance on steep ramps and driveways
- 2-5/16 inch hitch ball included, ready for standard trailers in this weight class
- Adjustable shank included for dialing in the correct head height
- Sway control fully disengages for backing down wet or icy ramps
- Quiet design engineered to skip the creaking and squealing common to friction sway setups
- Distributes tongue load onto the tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer axles for a level, planted ride
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty
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- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Camco Eaz-Lift ReCurve R3 Weight Distribution Hitch, 1,000 lb Kit |
|---|---|
| Brand | Camco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 48752 |
| UPC | 014717487528 |
| Product Series | Eaz-Lift ReCurve R3 |
| Spring Bar Type | Trunnion (top-loading) |
| Tongue Weight Rating | 1,000 lb |
| Maximum Tongue Weight | 1,200 lb |
| Recommended Tongue Weight Range | 801 to 1,200 lb |
| Maximum Gross Trailer Weight | 12,000 lb |
| Integrated Sway Control | Yes, adjustable friction |
| Hitch Ball | 2-5/16 inch, included |
| Shank | Adjustable, included |
Frequently asked questions
What does a weight-distribution hitch do?
It spreads the trailer's tongue weight forward onto the tow vehicle's front axle and back onto the trailer axles instead of dumping it all on the ball. That keeps the tow vehicle level, restores your steering feel and headlight aim, and helps the rig brake and track straight.
What size trailer does the ReCurve R3 1,000 lb kit fit?
It's rated for up to 1,000 lb of tongue weight in normal use, with a 1,200 lb maximum, and a 12,000 lb maximum gross trailer weight. Camco recommends it for trailers carrying roughly 801 to 1,200 lb on the tongue.
Is a hitch ball included?
Yes. A 2-5/16 inch hitch ball comes in the kit, which is the standard coupler size for trailers in this weight class. You don't need to buy a ball separately.
Does it come with sway control?
Yes. The R3 in the name is the integrated friction sway control. It's built into the hitch head and it's adjustable, so you can dial in more or less resistance based on your load and conditions.
Can I disengage the sway control?
Yes, and you should in the right situations. When you're backing down a wet or icy boat ramp, or driving on slick roads, you can fully disengage the sway control so the trailer is free to articulate. Snug it back up for the highway run.
What is an acceptable trailer tongue weight?
A good target is 10 to 15 percent of the loaded trailer's total weight. Too little tongue weight invites sway, too much overloads the hitch and the rear of the tow vehicle. Weigh your loaded tongue and aim inside that window.
Does too much tongue weight cause trailer sway?
Sway is usually caused by too little tongue weight, not too much. Too much tongue weight overloads the rear of the tow vehicle and this hitch's rating. The fix is to load the trailer so the tongue lands in the 10 to 15 percent range, then let the weight-distribution and sway control do their job.
What is the tongue weight of a 12,000 lb trailer?
At 10 to 15 percent, a 12,000 lb trailer would carry 1,200 to 1,800 lb on the tongue. This kit tops out at 1,200 lb, so it suits a trailer near 12,000 lb only when the tongue weight stays close to 10 percent. If your loaded tongue runs heavier, step up to a higher-rated kit.
Are the spring bars trunnion or round bar?
Trunnion bars. They're top-loading, sitting above the hitch head rather than hanging below it, which gives you more ground clearance on steep driveways and rough ramp approaches.
