The only downside here is the price—it's a bit more expensive than a comparable round ball type weight distributing hitch, and more than an Andersen style one, as well. Fastway has been making ...

I use a Fastway Flash Scale Ball Mount to connect the trailer and tow vehicle together. This adjustable height ball mount is used, but for testing purposes, not a weight distribution hitch.

In this situation, what you need is a hitch cargo carrier. These simple automotive accessories have become very popular in recent years because for a couple hundred bucks you can substantially ...