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If highway crosswinds or passing trucks make your trailer wander, this setup fixes that. The Fastway e2 uses steel-on-steel friction between its trunnion bars and rigid L-brackets to hold the trailer in line and push it back straight when sway starts. There’s no need for a separate friction sway bar, and nothing to disconnect when backing up. The result is steady tracking and a confident, comfortable drive even at interstate speeds.
When a trailer’s weight pushes down the back of your rig, steering and braking suffer. This system spreads tongue weight evenly across all axles so things stay level and responsive. Rated for up to 450 lbs of tongue weight and 4,500 lbs gross towing weight, it’s a great match for light and midsize trailers. The included adjustable shank gives up to 6" of rise or 2" of drop to fine-tune your coupler height.
Installation is straightforward. The clamp-on L-brackets bolt to your trailer frame—no drilling required—and can slide fore or aft (27"–30" from the coupler center) to clear gear like propane tanks or toolboxes. Everything you need to mount it—spring bars, head assembly, handle, washers, and hardware—is in the box. Just add a hitch ball with a 1" diameter shank, and you’re ready to go.
The whole setup is made from durable, corrosion-resistant, powder-coated steel that stands up to years of towing. Head tilt is set with stackable washers on a spacer rivet, so you can dial in just the right amount of tension for your load. Once adjusted, it stays solid until your tongue weight changes. A 10-year warranty backs it all up for peace of mind.
| Included w/ System | Required - Sold Separately | Optional Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Distribution Head 2 Sway Control Brackets 2 Spring Bars Snap-up Lever Spacer Rivet and Washers Necessary Installation Hardware | Hitch Ball w/ 1" Diameter Shank | n/a |
Customer Satisfaction Score:
91% were satisfied with this product
9% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Missing one of the clevis pins! Emailed etrailer, no response. Parts bag was cheap and split open during shipping. Although the box wasn't damaged, it had a hole in it for a handle. Since the bag was ripped open the parts were free to roll around in the box and apparently a few fell out. Bad shipping box design, left me at the end of the season without a hitch just before a camping trip.
Great weight distribution system, 1 L bracket brook after a couple weeks but got replaced for free with a spare one
Still loving this hitch. I have a bigger truck to pull the camper. A Tundra in place of the Tacoma. It is easily adjusted to the new vehicle and. Does a great job of stabilizing my camper.
This hitch setup could not have been better in matching my car and RV.
Customer service is awesome. Came missing parts and had the replacement parts and then some in a couple days. Great product dramatically improved the pull and reduced sway on my 20ft travel trailer. Well worth it for comfort on the pull along with enhanced safety to boot.
I ordered to product to use with my Grand Caravan, to pull a large pop-up camper. The hitch was easy to install, and easy to use. Part of what makes this hitch great, is that you can leave it on while you backup the camper.
Towed an r-pod 178 all over the country with my small truck using this and I wouldn't use anything else. Eliminated rear end sag, and even in heavy wind everything was super stable. Installation was simple but takes some time. Be sure to have loads in trailer and truck similar to what you'll normally be using. Also, I had no issues with noise like some say is a drawback of this style.
I understand this is a lightweight WDH kit, but the quality of some arts is questionable. The shank bolts need to be torqued to 130 lb ft, but the flat washers are not up the job, cupping badly. Also, the plating on the shank bolts and nuts started discoloring and corroding within a few hours of getting rained on. In contrast my Eaz-i-lift WDH hardware is heavy-duty and yellow zinc plated and looks good after several years of use. It's hard to trust a $50k trailer to this thing.
Installed on a T&B camper trailer being towed by a Mazda CX5. Is a fairly straightforward install as long as you follow the well-written directions carefully. Being slow and methodical it took me all afternoon. On a test drive it seems to tow well.
Note that the removable hitch is fairly heavy (weight-wise) and requires some creativity on where and how to store it when not in use (I keep it in the trailer or the house, not in the car).
Just finished installation of the Fastway WDH on my Rpod 180 (approx 3200 lbs loaded) with my TV, Lexus RX350! I had a mechanic/camping friend do the installation. Pleased with everything so far - did a test ride and definitely feel (I think) a difference, TV feels more solid, not as bouncy and had zero sway when the tractor trailer passed us on the highway. I had numerous people in the camping/RV industry tell me I don't need a WDH but after extensive research, I think this will make a huge difference on towability and safety. I'm going to finish my analysis with another trip to the scales. Customer support at etrailer was awesome, great service, answered questions and very helpful.
We have a 2018 Chevy Colorado and will be towing a 16’ Scamp trailer. After looking at all the applicable weights for this combination, combined with our checking in with other Scamp owners in two separate owner groups that we are belong to, we decided that we needed a WDH.
This is my first experience with such a hitch and am about 3/4 of the way thru the installation process. From everything that I see so far, it is a very well made hitch. The fit/finish is good and the hardware is all there, the instructions are well written and easy to follow. In addition, Fastway has a comprehensive video on YT that further explains the process.
I have yet to tow with it, so that will be the ultimate test. Should my opinions change, I will update my review.
I would add that while this is my first hitch, it is my third purchase from etrailer in so many months. As with my first two purchase, this was a top-shelf experience with these people.
I strongly recommend etrailer.
The 450 WD sway control has worked well on my Honda Odyssey this past year, for pulling 2000 lb 17 ft trailer. The Odyssey has a soft, low suspension. So having a lighter weight system is very helpful. No problems with semis whisking past on the interstate, or with wind, hills, or steep driveways.
This is a VERY good losd leveling anti sway system. The video provided by etrailer mzde the set up and installation very easy. I can't imagine towing our trailer without this product. I saw this hitch setup at a campground and was convinced this was the best product for my use.
Sturdy design, quality finish, able to setup and install myself. We have a four door Jeep Wrangler pulling a 17' foot pop up with 270 lbs. hitch weight. The Fastway e2 allows us to raise the ball height, level the vehicle, and provide stabilization.
Still just barely made it! Shipped from UT to CO, the packaging needs upgrading! Hitch is great!
Perfect for our 3500lb GVWR trailer, which is a single axle 14ft trailer with a ramp. We’ve hauled firewood, metal shelving for a brewery, two touring motorcycles, and a Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 weighing in at 2k lbs…all with a 2019 Honda Odyssey (which is now sadly gone due to someone colliding into it in a snowstorm). This WDH leveled all loads and the van while making towing seem easy with our van.
We now have a Lincoln Navigator, which pulls a 3500lb trailer like it’s nothing, but I still use the WDH (with only a single washer) primarily for the sway control. Our Ranger tends to act as a sail in side winds and this wonderful hitch handles those without issue.
Great product, easy to install, works just like anyone could hope. I highly recommend it!
Works as advertised. Easy to assemble o nto.
Packaged arrived early and item was exactly what I ordered. The weight distribution hitch will level out my tow vehicle and trailer so I can get down the road safely.
Great customer service. Hitch arrived very quickly.
Brooke M.
4/18/2025
Huzzah! Thanks for saying so, Robert :)
Bought this primarily because it was much closer in load rating to my needs than the much heavier duty units mostly available. I'm pulling an Aliner with relatively high tongue weight (for that class)
behind a lifted Jeep. Without a leveler the Jeep was nose-up by an inch under load, exacerbated by a slight noise up stance unloaded.
Set it up yesterday and it went smoothly. Preliminary verdict is that it does level the jeep, back to within a 1/4" of the unloaded stance. Have yet to really put to the test with a fully loaded camping trip, so some adjustment may be necessary, but this is surely an improvement.
The anti sway benefits are yet to be seen. My preliminary trip from VA to TX before I installed any leveler or anti-sway did not show any real evidence of sway, and just by design I expect this kit to improve stability. No issue with backing was noticed with this unit installed.
Reasons for four and not five stars:
- torque ratings for all bolts are not provided with the kit. Notably missing are for the bolts that clamp to the trailer frame. Instructions reference proper use of a torque wrench in this section but don't provide a target
- price is substantially higher than for some heavier kits
Victoria B.
11/2/2020
I have linked a digital copy of the installation instructions for you. Step 8 - Final Tightening covers the torque specs for different parts of the Weight Distribution system.
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Chris
10/29/2021
After a year in still quite happy with this kit. Towing has been straightforward and I dont feel like Im pulling a wheelie despite the heavy tongue weight. There is additional setup time but weve got it down such that its only a few minutes, and the benefits while driving are easily worth it.
I have a very small and light trailer (GAWR 2950 lbs.) so finding the right weight distribution system was a challenge. There were only one or two available. I think I chose this one because it had sway control as part of the WD design and does not have to be disconnected in order to back up. It has worked well for me on 2000 mile and 7000 mile trips. There is one thing however that came up. On two or three occasions, I found after a day of travel that the brackets that attach to the trailer frame had been pulled forward or pushed backward by the friction of the spring bars. I finally realized that when attaching or repositioning them, the bolts need to be much tighter that I originally thought was sufficient to secure them and resist movement. so keep that in mind.
Peter
9/28/2021
Still some movement from friction. Im hesitant to tighten it full, because The bolts feel soft and I dont want to risk stripping them on the road. I think Ill replace them with stronger bolts, then I wont have to worry about really tightening them.
I have used this hitch on two different tow vehicles with excellent results for the last year.
The hitch was very easy to install on a enclosed utility trailer by following the manufacturer's directions and viewing the etrailer videos.
I have used this hitch on both vehicles with widely varying loads on the trailer.
The adjustments are very easy to make. I use a tongue weight scale to make sure the load is distributed such that I get a tongue weight that is 10% to 15% of the trailer weight.
My average trip with this hitch and the trailer is 900 miles.
This is perfect for smaller camper/trailers. I paired it with a Toyota Tacoma Truck and a vintage 16’ Scamp. It’s a deal changer for a more stable towing experience!
We have logged many miles with this hitch. It provides a rock solid, stable connection to our camper. I made a bag for the bars and a base to hold the receiver end when not in use. Before each trip I torque all the bolts and grease the ball and bars. Here's my list:
- [ ] Install ball hitch upside down
- [ ] Torque ball 250 f-lb
- [ ] Torque 15/16 shank bolts 130 f-lb
- [ ] Torque 9/16 link plates 27 f-lb
- [ ] Torque 5/8 L bracket nuts 45 f-lb
- [ ] Install ball hitch right side up
I re-torque before we start heading home. I've never had a bolt loosen.
The funky wrench pictured is useful to set the bars when the tow vehicle is on uneven ground when one side goes on easily and the other needs encouragement. We are really happy with the unit. It is rock solid and provides peace of mind.
Customer service and follow up is why I have always choose etrailer. They are fast, dependable, and a wealth of knowledge pre and post sale. They are usually very competitively priced as well. This is one time I took a star away only for the fact the item was cheaper elsewhere but I didn’t have the time or desire to try and save the money.
The item was shipped well, everything intact and accounted for and the installation went smoothly. Sometimes that’s worth paying a touch more.
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Dan
1/4/2022
Installed easily and works as advertised. Took time setting it up and made adjustments as needed to get it just right for my application. Recommend it.