Need Reese Weight Distribution Shank with 6-Inches of Drop and 1-Inch Hole Spacing
Question:
I have an older Reese weight distributing hitch that does not allow me to the ball.. My receiver is 24inch up from the ground top of inside of receiver and the distance up from the ground to the top of my coupler is 18 The problem Im having is trying to locate an extended shank that has pre drilled 3/4inch diameter holes that are 1inch center to center. same as original equipment Can you help me out and let me know if you have something that will work?
asked by: Jim F
Expert Reply:
Based on the hitch and coupler heights you referenced you will need a weight distribution shank with about 6-inches of drop to allow your hitched trailer to remain level.
The Reese shank you referenced, part # RP3215, does offer 6-3/4-inches of drop if you have a round bar system and 5-3/4-inches of drop if its a trunnion bar type. This shank's hole size is 3/4-inch diameter but its hole spacing is 1-1/4-inches apart. The same holds for Reese shank # RP3344 and all other current production parts.
My contact at Reese advised that they have not offered the shanks with 1-inch hole spacing that you describe for some years and we do not have them.
You can either see about having a shank custom-fabricated locally or you might instead consider replacing the system. The links at right will take you to several articles on weight distribution and measuring tongue weight - the single most important consideration for choosing a system - as well as to our page for all such systems. If you'd like to tell me your trailer's fully-loaded ready-to-tow tongue weight I can offer some recommendations.
