Buying guide · 10 min read · Updated October 2, 2026

5 Best Adjustable Weight Distribution Hitch in 2026: A Practical RV Guide

Adjustable weight distribution options: Camco's clamp-adjusted TR3, CURT's flip-shank deep drop and greased round bar, plus a flip shank and a spare bar.

By Bowen HigginsRV Editor at RV Gear Lab5 products comparedSpec-sheet researched

Adjustability in a weight distribution hitch shows up in three places: the shank (drop or rise), the head height and the sway control. This shortlist covers a clamp-adjusted Camco kit, a CURT hitch with a flip-over deep drop shank, a CURT round bar, and two parts (a flip shank and a replacement trunnion bar).

Ratings are quoted from each listing, and two entries are parts rather than hitches. Adjustment helps match ride height, but it does not change a hitch's rating.

RV Gear Lab field notes

The Rig Fit Check

Start with the job: Camco Eaz-Lift TR3 Camper RV Weight Distribution Hitch Kit leads this shortlist for Clamp-adjusted sway. Use that fit as a reference point, then compare the alternatives against your own space and workload.
Specs that separate the picks: The first details to compare are 1,200 lb TR3 kit, Deep drop trunnion, 8K to 10K lb, 14,000 lb MV round bar. Confirm the exact model and included components before ordering.
Trade-off to plan for: Title says 1,200 lb but text cites 1,500 lb ball

Before you buy

What Matters Before You Choose an Adjustable Weight Distribution Hitch

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

01
Shank drop and rise
CURT 17123 and CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K flip to give up to 7 inches of drop or 10-1/2 inches of rise. That range matches most trucks and trailers. Measure ball height with the trailer level.
02
Head height holes
CURT 17123 has 3/4 inch holes spaced 1-1/4 inches apart for head height. Finer spacing allows finer leveling. Check the hole pattern.
03
Sway adjustment
Camco TR3 1,200 has clamp-adjusted sway control that can be turned off. Adjustable sway helps for backing and slippery roads. Read the manual.
04
Adjustment is not capacity
Adjustability sets ride height and sway but does not raise a rating. Match tongue weight and gross trailer weight to the loaded trailer. CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K is sold for 8,000 to 10,000 lb.
05
Parts versus hitches
CURT 17123 Shank and CURT 17337 Bar are parts. They help only with a compatible hitch. Check the model.

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Best Sway Adjustment · 1 of 5

Camco Eaz-Lift TR3 Camper RV Weight Distribution Hitch Kit

1,200 lb TR3 kit
2-5/16 inch ball, 15,000 lb
Clamp-adjusted sway control

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Best for: Clamp-adjusted sway

Our take

Best for an owner who wants adjustable sway control.

Why it made the shortlist

Camco's TR3 1,200 has sway control adjusted by clamp that can be turned off for backing. Camco's Eaz-Lift ReCurve TR3 is a weight distribution kit with clamp-adjusted sway control that can be turned off. The title lists the kit as 1,200 lb, while the text cites a 2-5/16 inch ball rated 15,000 lb and 1,500 lb tongue weight.

Use the lower, 1,200 lb figure for the hitch unless the seller confirms the higher one.

What works

Sway control adjusts by clamp and switches off for backing
Hitch ball rated 15,000 lb
Built to avoid metal-on-metal wear
Pre-assembled TR3 kit

Watch out for

Title says 1,200 lb but text cites 1,500 lb ball

The catch: It adds an adjustable sway control that CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K lacks, but states no drop.

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Best Height Adjustment · 2 of 5

Deep Drop Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution Hitch

Deep drop trunnion, 8K to 10K lb
2 x 2 shank, 7 inch drop
30-5/8 inch bars

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Best for: 7 inch drop or 10-1/2 inch rise

Our take

Best for a tall or lifted truck that needs lots of drop.

Why it made the shortlist

CURT's Deep Drop trunnion hitch has a 2 by 2 inch shank that flips to give up to 7 inches of drop or 10-1/2 inches of rise. CURT's deep drop trunnion bar hitch is sold for 8,000 to 10,000 lb trailers with 30-5/8 inch bars and a 2 by 2 inch deep drop shank. The shank flips for up to 7 inches of drop or 10-1/2 inches of rise, aimed at large lifted trucks.

It has far more height range than the Camco and CURT 17057 and is sold for 8,000 to 10,000 lb. It states no tongue weight.

What works

2 by 2 inch deep drop shank for large lifted trucks
Shank flips to give up to 7 inch drop or 10-1/2 inch rise
30-5/8 inch trunnion bars
Redistributes part of the tongue weight

Watch out for

No sway control included

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Best Round Bar · 3 of 5

CURT 17057 MV Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch

14,000 lb MV round bar
2-inch shank
Grease zerk fitting

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Best for: Round bar value

Our take

Best for a round bar owner who will grease it.

Why it made the shortlist

CURT's 17057 is a 14,000 lb MV round bar hitch with a grease zerk and a 2 inch shank. CURT's 17057 is an MV round bar weight distribution hitch rated up to 14,000 lb with a 2-inch shank and a grease zerk fitting. The listing says grease must be applied to keep the bars lubricated.

It states no drop range and costs less than CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K. Its head adjusts for leveling.

It is a heavy-rated round bar option for owners who will keep up with greasing.

What works

Rated up to 14,000 lb
Round bar design with grease zerk
Redistributes part of the tongue weight

Watch out for

Grease must be applied at the zerk
No sway control included

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Flip Shank · 4 of 5

CURT 17123 Weight Distribution Shank Only

Replacement shank, 2 x 2 receiver
7 inch drop or 10-1/2 inch rise
15,000 lb GTW, 1,500 lb TW

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Best for: Flip shank

Our take

Best for adding drop or rise to a compatible head.

Why it made the shortlist

CURT's 17123 is a 2 by 2 inch shank that flips for up to 7 inches of drop or 10-1/2 inches of rise. CURT's 17123 is a replacement shank for 2 by 2 inch receivers that flips to provide up to 7 inches of drop or 10-1/2 inches of rise. It is rated 15,000 lb GTW and 1,500 lb tongue weight, limited to the lowest-rated towing component.

It is a part, not a hitch, and has 3/4 inch head holes spaced 1-1/4 inches apart for height adjustment. It costs far less than a kit.

What works

Flips for up to 7 inch drop or 10-1/2 inch rise
Rated 15,000 lb GTW and 1,500 lb TW
Solid steel construction
Fits CURT weight distribution heads

Watch out for

Not a complete hitch

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Replacement Bar · 5 of 5

CURT 17337 Replacement Short Trunnion Weight Distribution Spring Bar

Replacement trunnion spring bar
28-3/8 inch, 15,000 lb GTW
Fits 17333 and 17422

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Best for: Replacement bar

Our take

Best for replacing a damaged bar.

Why it made the shortlist

CURT's 17337 is a replacement short trunnion bar rated 15,000 lb GTW. CURT's 17337 is a replacement short trunnion spring bar, 28-3/8 inches long and rated 15,000 lb GTW. It comes pre-assembled with a spring bar chain and fits CURT trunnion bar hitches 17333 and 17422.

What works

Replacement for CURT trunnion bar hitches
Pre-assembled with spring bar chain
Fits the 17333 and 17422
Rated 15,000 lb GTW

Watch out for

A single replacement bar, not a hitch
Fits only the listed CURT models

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Methodology

How We Built This Shortlist

Each pick was assessed across 5 criteria weighted for real-world use.

Adjustment type

Shank, head height and sway adjustment were separated.

Range

Stated drop and rise figures were compared.

Stated ratings

Gross trailer weight and tongue weight figures were compared where given.

Parts

A shank and a bar were separated from hitches.

Price

Premiums were weighed against stated features.

Decision guide

Match an Adjustable Weight Distribution Hitch to Your RV

By What You Want to Adjust

Your situation	Recommended pick	Why
Sway on and off	Camco TR3 1,200	Clamp-adjusted sway.
Lots of drop or rise	CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K	7 inch drop or 10-1/2 inch rise.
Head height on a round bar	CURT 17057	Adjustable head.
Drop or rise for a compatible head	CURT 17123 Shank	Flip shank.
A worn bar	CURT 17337 Bar	Replacement bar.

By Budget

Budget	Recommended pick
$90 to $130	CURT 17337 Bar or CURT 17123 Shank
$320 to $390	CURT 17057 or CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K
$520 to $530	Camco TR3 1,200

Adjustable Sway vs Adjustable Height

Adjustable sway

Adjustable sway can be turned off for backing. Camco TR3 1,200 is the example.

Adjustable height

Adjustable height sets the ball position. CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K and CURT 17123 Shank are the examples.

Choose Camco TR3 1,200 for sway and CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K for height.

By Part

Part	Recommended pick
Whole hitch	CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K
Shank only	CURT 17123 Shank
Bar only	CURT 17337 Bar
Round bar hitch	CURT 17057

For Changing Tow Vehicles Specifically

Look for

Look for a flip-over shank with a wide drop and rise range.

In this comparison

CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K and CURT 17123 Shank state 7 inches drop or 10-1/2 inches rise.

When to Spend More

Spend more if

Spend more for height range, where CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K beats CURT 17057.

Save if

Save with CURT 17123 Shank if you own a compatible head.

FAQ

Before You Bring One Home

What can be adjusted on a weight distribution hitch?

Typically the shank drop or rise, head height and sway control. Adjustment does not raise a rating.

How much drop can I get?

CURT Deep Drop 8K-10K and CURT 17123 Shank flip for up to 7 inches of drop or 10-1/2 inches of rise. Measure ball height with the trailer level before choosing.

Is adjustable sway worth it?

It helps for backing and slippery roads. Camco TR3 1,200 can be turned off.

How do I set up an adjustable hitch?

Level the trailer, set the head height, then tension the bars until the front axle recovers about half the height lost. Recheck loaded.

Which Camco rating is right?

Camco TR3 1,200's title says 1,200 lb and its text cites 1,500 lb. Use the lower figure until confirmed.

Bottom line

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About the author

Bowen Higgins

RV Editor at RV Gear Lab

Bowen covers RV power, water systems, towing and leveling, upkeep and interior comfort, with a focus on matching gear to the rig, the hookups and the way you actually travel.

5 Best Adjustable Weight Distribution Hitch in 2026: A Practical RV Guide

Our top picks

The Rig Fit Check

What Matters Before You Choose an Adjustable Weight Distribution Hitch

Shank drop and rise

Head height holes

Sway adjustment

Adjustment is not capacity

Parts versus hitches

Why You Can Trust RV Gear Lab

The 5 best adjustable weight distribution hitch, explained

Camco Eaz-Lift TR3 Camper RV Weight Distribution Hitch Kit

Deep Drop Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution Hitch

CURT 17057 MV Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch

CURT 17123 Weight Distribution Shank Only

CURT 17337 Replacement Short Trunnion Weight Distribution Spring Bar

How We Built This Shortlist

Adjustment type

Range

Stated ratings

Parts

Price

Match an Adjustable Weight Distribution Hitch to Your RV

By What You Want to Adjust

By Budget

Adjustable Sway vs Adjustable Height

By Part

For Changing Tow Vehicles Specifically

When to Spend More

Before You Bring One Home

What can be adjusted on a weight distribution hitch?

How much drop can I get?

Is adjustable sway worth it?

How do I set up an adjustable hitch?

Which Camco rating is right?

The short version

Bowen Higgins

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