CURT 17422 Trunnion 15K
A low cost heavy duty kit for trailers up to 15,000 lb. Owners of long travel trailers may want built in sway control instead.
Amazon $443.07$443.07
The CURT 17422 Trunnion 15K is the better weight distribution hitch overall, rated 4.3 to 4.2. The CURT 17422 Trunnion 15K leads on price. The Blue Ox SwayPro 1500 wins on sway control. The CURT 17422 Trunnion 15K costs $525.93 less ($443.07 vs $969).
Blue Ox SwayPro 1500
For heavy travel trailers up to 15,000 lb whose owners want quiet, always on sway control and will pay for it.
Amazon $969$969
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CURT 17422 Trunnion 15K for price ($443.07 vs $969).
- Choose the Blue Ox SwayPro 1500 for sway control (integrated sway control (self centering caster head) vs friction sway bar included (friction sway control #17200)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 10,000 lb weight distribution hitch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CURT 17422 Trunnion 15K | Blue Ox SwayPro 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Sway control 30% | 50 friction sway bar included (friction sway control #17200) | 100 integrated sway control (self centering caster head) |
| Price 30% | 92 $443.07 | 33 $969 |
| Tongue weight 15% | 83 up to 1,500 lb tongue weight | 83 up to 1,500 lb tongue weight |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| CURT 17422 Trunnion 15K | Blue Ox SwayPro 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | ||
| Trailer up to | 15,000 lb | 15,000 lb |
| Tongue weight | up to 1,500 lb | up to 1,500 lb |
| Build | ||
| Sway control | Add-on bar | Integrated |
| How sway control works | friction sway control #17200 | self centering caster head |
| Spring bars | Trunnion | Trunnion |
| Shank included | Yes | Yes |
| Ball included | Yes | - |
| Hitch weight | 105 lb | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |