Few things spike your blood pressure faster than a supposedly “simple” trailer hook-up turning into a sweaty mess of missed attempts and muttered swear words. Hitching your trailer shouldn’t be the hardest part of your trip—it should be quick and painless. Thankfully, with the right trailer upgrades, it can be. These clever add-ons reduce guesswork, cut the heavy lifting, and make hitching, disconnecting, and settling in easier than you ever imagined.
1. Get a More Balanced and Stable Load
A more balanced and stable load isn’t just about comfort—it’s about control, safety, and protecting your gear. The Weigh Safe Aluminum Adjustable Trailer Hitch is a handy towing accessory that makes hauling trailers both simple and safe. Crafted from lightweight but rugged aircraft-grade aluminum, this hitch comes with a built-in scale that lets users easily keep an eye on a trailer’s tongue weight, which is key to ensuring safe towing. Having too much or too little tongue weight can lead to tricky handling, swaying, or even damage to both the vehicle and the trailer.
The Weigh Safe hitch also features adjustable height settings, making it compatible with a range of vehicles and trailer setups. By aligning the trailer and tow vehicle more precisely, the hitch helps maintain level towing and reduces the risk of accidents caused by an unbalanced load.
2. Make Fifth-Wheel Hookups Easier
It’s no secret that many fifth-wheel hitches are cumbersome to install, remove, and transport—especially if you’re setting up solo. The CURT CrossWing 5th Wheel Hitch tackles that challenge head-on, making trailer hitching noticeably easier on both you and your back. Despite its robust steel construction and 20,000-pound rating, the main body weighs just 60 pounds, which is about 65% lighter than traditional fifth-wheel hitches.
To take the stress out of alignment, the CrossWing features a larger, more visible coupling surface and an auto-adjusting connection point that guides the kingpin into place—even on uneven ground. And thanks to its integrated ShockDrop™ technology, this hitch absorbs jerking and jarring for a smoother ride, wherever the road takes you. As an added bonus, the CrossWing is available with two mounting options, making it compatible with industry-standard fifth-wheel rails as well as single-point gooseneck hitches.
3. Save Space Without Sacrificing Capacity
What if you could eliminate the need for a traditional fifth-wheel hitch altogether? The REESE Goose Box may be your answer. This clever towing solution transforms your fifth-wheel trailer connection into a gooseneck hitch, freeing up valuable truck bed space without compromising on towing performance. Plus, it offers increased vertical flexibility with extra height adjustment—perfect for taller truck beds.
Unlike standard gooseneck hitches, which can strain a fifth-wheel trailer frame, the REESE Goose Box features a low-profile, angled design that mimics a traditional fifth-wheel kingpin. Engineers really nailed it here—the Goose Box is the only gooseneck hitch approved by Lippert Components, so you don’t have to worry about voiding the warranty on your Lippert fifth-wheel frame.
Built with advanced air ride technology and dual shocks, this hitch also absorbs road shocks and minimizes trailer bounce, ensuring a smoother, more stable ride for both your truck and trailer. And, with a 20,000-pound towing capacity, it’s rated to tow some seriously heavy rigs.
4. Save Time Trailer Leveling
The Lippert Smart Jack is an innovative electric tongue jack that takes the hassle out of lifting and leveling your trailer, making the process quicker, easier, and far more efficient. With its easy electrical operation, you can lift or lower your trailer’s tongue with just the push of a button—no tedious manual cranking required.
Built-in LED lights illuminate the area around the jack, so you can operate it effortlessly even in low-light conditions. And the best part? Smart Jack’s auto-hitch memory function remembers your rig’s hitch height, ensuring a smooth, accurate setup every time. This means less time spent grumbling and adjusting, and more time enjoying your trip.
5. Speed Up Stabilizing
Setting up traditional jack pads can be a hassle, with many trailer jacks tending to sink into soft ground, leading to instability or potential damage. SnapPad Permanent Jack Pads solve this problem with durable, rubberized pads that are permanently attached to your trailer’s leveling or stabilizer jacks—protecting both your jacks and the ground beneath them, all while providing a more stable and secure base for leveling.
Unlike standard jack pads, SnapPads snap onto your jacks and stay put—no more dealing with separate pads each time you park. With a wider footprint, they help distribute your trailer’s weight more evenly, enhancing overall stability and leveling. Plus, they’re made from recycled tires that would otherwise end up in landfills, so they’re an environmentally-friendly choice for your setup.
6. Get Quick & Convenient Leveling Insight
Manually leveling your RV can be a real headache, eating into your precious relaxation time—especially when you’re trying to figure out the exact level from multiple angles. The Camco Wireless RV EZ Level takes the stress out of this process by offering a wireless, user-friendly solution that ensures precise, real-time leveling without the hassle of constant checks or physical measurements.
This smart digital leveling system operates via smartphone app, letting you keep an eye on the leveling process in real-time. It’s also equipped with easy-to-read indicator lights and an auto shut-off function, providing instant feedback on whether your RV is perfectly balanced (both front-to-back and side-to-side), which is key for achieving that all-important stability. Plus, with live updates, you can make quick adjustments and get back to relaxing sooner.
7. See More, Align Easier
Towing a large RV or trailer can be tricky, especially when it comes to visibility while reversing or changing lanes. The Furrion Vision S 3-Camera System solves this by offering a comprehensive, wide-angle view of your surroundings, boosting safety and minimizing the risk of accidents. It helps drivers steer clear of blind spots, back up confidently, and navigate tight spaces with ease. Plus, it simplifies parking and gives you peace of mind, knowing you can always keep an eye on your trailer and the road behind you.
The Furrion Vision S® 3-Camera System includes a main display unit and three cameras: a sleek Sharkfin-style camera for the rear and two side cameras to monitor blind spots and traffic alongside your RV. Operating wirelessly, it’s easy to install and provides a clear, real-time view of everything happening around your vehicle.
To sweeten the deal, this system features clear night vision, a motion detector, and an auto-wake function, ensuring extra protection when stationary. Each camera is also fully waterproof for superior durability.
8. Brake With Confidence
While your trailer may have its own electric braking system, it won’t activate without a brake controller. Unfortunately, traditional units are usually awkward boxes that mount on or below the dashboard, taking up precious legroom, banging into the driver’s knee, and potentially interfering with lower-dash airbags. The REDARC Tow-Pro Elite changes the game with a sleek, modern design that mounts out of sight behind the dash, leaving only a small, unobtrusive control knob within reach. No more clunky boxes. No more bruised kneecaps. (Hallelujah.)
This smart system delivers smooth, proportional braking—automatically adjusting the trailer’s brakes based on how hard you’re braking in your tow vehicle. Whether you’re cruising highways or navigating steep descents, the Tow-Pro Elite gives you confident, balanced control with every stop. You can even toggle between the default proportional mode and a more off-road-friendly manual mode for better control on harsh terrain.
Make Hitching Easier with the Right Trailer Upgrades from Parts Via
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