The Best Camper Hitch for National Parks & Vacations

The right camper hitch depends less on where you’re going and more on how far it takes to get there. A two-hour drive to a state park and a 2,000-mile trek from the East Coast to the Rockies put very different demands on your setup.

Fastway offers three weight distribution hitches — the CONNECT™, the e2™ and the Equal-i-zer® — and each one lines up with a different kind of trip. Here’s how to match your hitch to your route.

Short Trips: The CONNECT™ Hitch

Best for: weekend getaways, nearby state parks and lake trips within a few hours of home.

Think of a quick run from Washington, D.C. out to Shenandoah, or a Friday-night drive to the campground you’ve been visiting for years. These are familiar roads, shorter stretches behind the wheel, and you’re home by Sunday.

The CONNECT™ Hitch is a smart, affordable upgrade from a plain ball mount for this kind of trip. It acts as a bridge between your tow vehicle and camper, moving load off the rear axle and back to the front. That means a level ride, less sag, and better braking and steering. It also lets you tow up to your vehicle’s maximum conventional towing capacity.

At $199 (on sale from $230), it’s the easy entry point for first-time campers and lighter trailers. Just know that it focuses on weight distribution. If your plans start stretching into multi-state drives with highway crosswinds and heavy truck traffic, it’s time to look at built-in sway control.

Mid-Range Trips: The e2™ Hitch

Best for: regional road trips of a few hundred miles, multi-day drives and frequent camping through the season.

This is the trip where you cross a state line or two. Maybe it’s a family drive from Ohio down to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or a run up the coast to Acadia. You’ll spend real time on the interstate, sharing lanes with semis and catching gusts on open stretches.

The e2™ Hitch adds built-in sway control for exactly those conditions. Its rigid brackets create two points of steel-on-steel friction that constantly fight sway from wind, passing trucks and sudden maneuvers. There are no chains or add-on sway bars, and no restrictions on backing, turning or driving in bad weather.

• Two styles: round bar, or trunnion for extra ground clearance
• Capacity: models from 4,500 lb to 12,000 lb gross trailer weight
• Ready to tow: 6,000–12,000 lb models come with a 2-5/16″ hitch ball pre-installed
• Flexible install: fits around gas tanks and battery boxes and works with surge brakes

Starting at $510, the e2 is the dependable everyday hitch for families who camp often and travel a few states away.

Long-Range & Cross-Country Trips: The Equal-i-zer® Hitch

Best for: cross-country national park trips, long vacation drives and full-time RVers.

This is the bucket-list trip. You load up on the East Coast and head deep inland to Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon or Rocky Mountain National Park — more than 2,000 miles each way. Or you pull out of New York and roll down I-95 to Disney World, roughly 1,100 miles of heavy traffic, Southern storms and Florida crosswinds.

Days of towing like that call for the most stable setup you can get. The Equal-i-zer® Hitch is Fastway’s top-of-the-line option for long-term towing across the nation. Its patented 4-Point Sway Control® uses friction at four points — two at the hitch head sockets and two at the rigid L-brackets — to keep your camper tracking straight mile after mile.

When weight distribution is engaged, sway control is engaged too. There are no add-ons or sensors, and no limits on backing into a campsite or maneuvering around a crowded fuel stop.

• Capacity: 4,000 lb to 16,000 lb models, from small travel trailers to large bunkhouses and toy haulers
• Fit: 2″ and 2-1/2″ receivers, with shank options for lifted trucks and SUVs
• Built to last: made in the USA from forged American steel, backed by a limited lifetime warranty
• All-weather: sway control stays on in rain and wind, with nothing to loosen or remove

Starting at $775, it’s the hitch for travelers who measure their trips in time zones.

Why Trip Length Changes Everything

Every extra hour of towing adds up. Long drives mean more passing semis, more changing weather and more chances for a gust to push your camper. They also mean more driver fatigue, which makes a steady, predictable tow even more important.

A hitch with stronger sway control does more of that work for you. You spend less energy correcting the wheel and more energy enjoying the drive, so you arrive at the park rested and ready to explore.

Quick Guide: Match Your Hitch to Your Trip

Planning trips of every length? Choose for your longest drive. A hitch that’s ready for a cross-country haul will make the weekend trips feel easier too.

Get Ready for Your Next Adventure

Not sure which model and weight rating fit your camper? Find a Fastway dealer near you for expert advice and professional installation, or contact Fastway with questions about your setup.

The national parks are waiting. Shop Fastway hitches and start planning your route.