Does Shank Length of Curt Adjustable Ball Mount # C45901 Affect Capacity of Hitch
Question:
Hello, I am considering Curt Adjustable ball mount, C45901, for my 2006 Toyota Highlander with the factory tow package. This mount has both 11 and 12 shank length options. The receiver of my vehicle already extends past the end of the bumper, so my question is, is an 11 shank length too long? Will a long shank length affect towing characteristics? Ive search around but unable to find a consensus, thank you,
asked by: Richard L
Expert Reply:
An 11 inch long ball mount is on the longer side but not long enough that it would it diminish the towing capacity of your Toyota Highlander. If were to go much beyond 11 inches I would begin to worry that maybe the leverage would be too much but for your situation I would not think twice about it being totally.
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Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 5-1/4" Rise, 6-3/4" Drop - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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