Availability of Extra Long Shank for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System

Question:

I need a hitch extender for my H3 and it needs to be at least 11inch long. I will be pulling a trailer weighting about 4000# and will be using a equalizer hitch. What do you recommend

asked by: Samuel C

Expert Reply:

Your H3 has a 2-inch Class III hitch on it. We do offer hitch extenders for this hitch size but the issues with using one of them is that many are not suitable for use with towing/weight distribution systems, and all of them will reduce your hitch capacity by 50-percent.

For example, MaxxTow Hitch Extender with Step # MT70069 gives you 13-1/2-inches of additional length from your hitch tube but with it cutting your hitch rating in half it will then be under-rated for use with a 4000-lb trailer.

A better option since you have an Equal-I-zer system is one of their extra long shanks, like # EQ90-02-4600 or # EQ90-02-4500. These 18-inch-long shanks are the longest ones we offer and neither one would reduce your hitch capacity.

expert reply by: Adam R