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 rates 4.5 among over 10,000 lb weight distribution hitchs; the Reese Steadi-Flex 10K rates 4.2 among up to 10,000 lb ones. The Reese Steadi-Flex 14K costs $157.02 less ($599.97 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different rating classes (over 10,000 lb and up to 10,000 lb), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own rating peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Reese Steadi-Flex 14K | Reese Steadi-Flex 10K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Sway control 30% | 100 integrated sway control (integrated friction) | 100 integrated sway control (integrated friction) |
| Price 30% | 69 $599.97 | 20 $756.99 |
| Tongue weight 15% | 67 up to 1,400 lb tongue weight | 100 up to 1,000 lb tongue weight |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| Reese Steadi-Flex 14K | Reese Steadi-Flex 10K | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | ||
| Trailer up to | 14,000 lb | 10,000 lb |
| Tongue weight | up to 1,400 lb | up to 1,000 lb |
| Build | ||
| Sway control | Integrated | Integrated |
| How sway control works | integrated friction | integrated friction |
| Spring bars | Trunnion | Trunnion |
| Shank included | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |