A budget kit for 8,000 to 10,000 lb trailers when price comes first and you can live with a separate sway bar.
Amazon $331.07The CURT 17062 Round Bar 10K is the better weight distribution hitch overall, rated 4.3 to 4.2. The CURT 17062 Round Bar 10K leads on price. The Reese Steadi-Flex 10K wins on sway control. The CURT 17062 Round Bar 10K costs $425.92 less ($331.07 vs $756.99).
For trailers up to 10,000 lb with bottom mount couplers, with built in friction sway control. Check that a ball is in the box.
Amazon $756.99Prices 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 17062 Round Bar 10K for price ($331.07 vs $756.99).
- Choose the Reese Steadi-Flex 10K for sway control (integrated sway control (integrated friction) 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 up to 10,000 lb weight distribution hitch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CURT 17062 Round Bar 10K | Reese Steadi-Flex 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Sway control 30% | 50 friction sway bar included (friction sway control #17200) | 100 integrated sway control (integrated friction) |
| Price 30% | 80 $331.07 | 20 $756.99 |
| Tongue weight 15% | 100 800 to 1,000 lb tongue weight | 100 up to 1,000 lb tongue weight |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| CURT 17062 Round Bar 10K | Reese Steadi-Flex 10K | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | ||
| Trailer up to | 10,000 lb | 10,000 lb |
| Tongue weight | 800 to 1,000 lb | up to 1,000 lb |
| Build | ||
| Sway control | Add-on bar | Integrated |
| How sway control works | friction sway control #17200 | integrated friction |
| Spring bars | Round | Trunnion |
| Shank included | Yes | Yes |
| Ball included | Yes | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
