Recommended Extended Shank for a Weight Distribution System
Question:
I tow a Flagstaff 25FBLS travel trailer with a GVWR of about 7000lbs. My tow vehicle is Ram 1500 with a tow capcity of about 12,000lbs. I use a 10,000lb Equal-I-zer weight distributing hitch. I would like to extend my 2 hitch a few inches 8+? to clear some equipment on my trailer and make it easier to open my tailgate when hooked up All of the hitch extension options I have seen are no-tow or flat-tow. Do you have any options for me? Thanks, Dave
asked by: David L
Expert Reply:
David, instead of a hitch extender, which will cut your capacity in half and add another possible point of failure, I recommend using a longer shank.
You'll want to check out the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4600 which measures 18" long, which should give you plenty of clearance, will work with 2" receivers, and has a tongue weight range of 600 to 1,400 lbs.
Products Referenced in This Question
Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 8" Rise, 4" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Equal-i-zer
- Square - 4 Inch Drop
- Square - 8 Inch Rise
- Equal-i-zer
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Blue Ox Hitch Extender for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 12" Extension
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Extender
- Hitch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 12 Inch Extension
- Blue Ox
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