For trailers up to 14,000 lb on a budget, with built in friction sway control. Check your frame and coupler first.
Amazon $599.97The Reese Steadi-Flex 14K is the better weight distribution hitch overall, rated 4.5 to 3.5. The Reese Steadi-Flex 14K leads on warranty, price and tongue weight. The Reese Steadi-Flex 14K costs $308.06 less ($599.97 vs $908.03).
For trailers up to 12,000 lb whose owners want quiet sway control that steps aside in turns, and will pay for it.
Amazon $908.03Prices 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 Reese Steadi-Flex 14K for warranty (lifetime warranty vs 5-year warranty), price ($599.97 vs $908.03) and tongue weight (up to 1,400 lb tongue weight vs up to 1,200 lb tongue weight).
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 | Reese Steadi-Flex 14K | Eaz-Lift ReCurve R6 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Sway control 30% | 100 integrated sway control (integrated friction) | 100 integrated sway control (adaptive sway control) |
| Price 30% | 69 $599.97 | 38 $908.03 |
| Tongue weight 15% | 67 up to 1,400 lb tongue weight | 33 up to 1,200 lb tongue weight |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Reese Steadi-Flex 14K | Eaz-Lift ReCurve R6 1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | ||
| Trailer up to | 14,000 lb | 12,000 lb |
| Tongue weight | up to 1,400 lb | up to 1,200 lb |
| Build | ||
| Sway control | Integrated | Integrated |
| How sway control works | integrated friction | adaptive sway control |
| Spring bars | Trunnion | - |
| Shank included | Yes | - |
| Ball included | - | Yes |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 years |
