Camco Eaz-Lift ReCurve R6 Weight Distribution Hitch 800 lb

A mid-size travel trailer tows far better when its tongue load is shared the way it should be. The Camco Eaz-Lift ReCurve R6 in the 800 lb rating is sized for exactly that, with an 800 lb tongue weight rating and up to 10,000 lb of gross trailer weight. It takes the downward force a loaded coupler puts on your tow vehicle's rear axle and redistributes it across both truck axles and the trailer's axles, so the front tires stay planted and the whole rig sits level down the highway.

The heart of the system is a pair of trunnion-style round spring bars. They load into the head from the top, a design that adds ground clearance compared with a hook-and-slide bar, 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 scrubbing your hands after every hookup, and the head assembly adjusts for ball height. That lets you set the tilt and tension until the truck and trailer form a straight, level line.

Sway control is built right into the head. Rather than a separate friction bar, the ReCurve R6 uses an integrated adaptive system that dampens the side-to-side push from 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, then let it work again once you're rolling. That steady tracking makes a noticeable difference on longer drives.

Setup is easy to live with. 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 get the head assembly, the two trunnion spring bars, the frame brackets that clamp to the trailer's A-frame, and the mounting hardware. Once the brackets are dialed in for your trailer, every hookup after that is fast and repeatable. 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 what keeps you safe. Tongue weight usually runs about 10 to 15 percent of your loaded, packed trailer weight, so match the hitch to your real tongue weight rather than the trailer's dry figure. This 800 lb version fits mid-size and larger travel trailers whose loaded tongue weight lands in the middle of the range, up toward 10,000 lb gross. If your rig loads heavier, step up to the 1000 or 1200 lb ReCurve R6. If it's lighter, the 600 lb version will let the spring bars flex correctly. An over-rated bar won't distribute a light load properly, and an under-rated bar can't safely handle a heavy one.

It's worth understanding what changes when you move from a plain weight-carrying ball mount to a distribution setup. A standard mount simply hangs the tongue off the back of the truck, pressing the rear down, lifting the front, and lightening the steering, which is when a trailer starts to feel loose. The ReCurve R6 uses its tensioned spring bars to lever some of that tongue load forward onto the front axle and back onto the trailer's axles. The truck sits level again, the front tires grip, and braking sharpens because more weight is where the brakes can use it.

For NVN Marine customers towing a boat behind a mid-size trailer or heading to the coast with a family RV, this hitch earns its place in the receiver. It smooths the ride, protects the drivetrain from the strain of an unbalanced load, and gives back the steering and braking response you want when conditions get rough. Weigh your loaded tongue, match it to the rating, and you'll feel the difference the first time a semi passes you on the highway.