Recommendation For A Weight Distribution System With A 2-1/2 Inch Adjustable Shank
Question:
This Item comes with a 2 inch adjustable Shank. Can I order it with a 2 1/2 inch Adjustable shank with the 2 5/16 Ball?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
The Curt MV Weight Distribution System with Friction Sway Control System, Item # C17063, comes with a shank for a 2 inch receiver. You will have to add a shank for a 2-1/2 inch receiver like the Curt Weight Distribution Shank, Item # C17131. The Curt system has a tongue weight range from 1,000-lbs to 1,400-lbs and a gross towing weight of 14,000-lbs.
In contrast, the Reese Strait-Line Distribution with Sway Control System, Item # RP66130, works with 2 inch and 2-1/2 inch trailer hitches. It has a tongue weight range from 900-lbs to 1,400-lbs and a gross towing weight of 15,000-lbs. The Reese Strait-Line also comes in a "little brother" version, Item # RP66074, which has a tongue weight range from 700-lbs to 1,100-lbs and a gross towing weight of 12,000-lbs. For both Reese systems, the shank and the hitch ball are sold separately. For a shank for a 2-1/2 inch hitch, I recommend something like the Curt shank mentioned earlier, Item # C17128. For a 2-5/16 inch ball, you will need something like Item # 19286.
Determining which system is best for you depends on your tongue weight. For weight distribution systems, the ideal situation is for the tongue weight to land in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system. If the tongue weight is below or at the bottom of the tongue weight range then the ride will be stiffer and you can have too much weight distribution which will not help your ride.
Tongue weight should be between 10 and 15 percent of the gross trailer weight when you are fully loaded and ready to tow. The tongue weight also includes any cargo behind the rear axle of your 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. You can use something like the etrailer Trailer Tongue Weight Scale, Item # e99044, to determine your actual tongue weight when fully loaded and ready to tow and then find the best system for you. For example, if your tongue weight is 1,200-lbs then the Curt system, Item # 17063, or the Reese Strait-Line system, Item # RP66130, would work well for you.
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Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 6-3/4" Rise - 3-1/4" Drop
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 3 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 2 Inch Drop
- Round - 6 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- CURT
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12K GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
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Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 14K GTW, 1.4K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Does Not Allow Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- CURT
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