Replacement Weight Distribution Shank for 1600 lb Tongue Weight

Question:

Re: RP3215 Hello - I have the above part number and have changed the car Im towing in the trailer. Its added several hundred pounds to the tongue of the trailer. Id like to have the exact dimensional WD shank as RP3215, but with a capacity of 1600TW or more. Im right at 1400TW right now without loading stuff in the front of the trailer. The important number is the distance between the hitch pin hole and the mounting holes for the head. 9 allows me to open the tailgate on the truck with the trailer attached. Is there such a part? I found a couple on your site but they are 8, which will not allow opening of the tailgate with trailer attached. I need approx 4 3/4 , and cant be over 12 tall. Thanks for your assistance,

asked by: Joe T

Expert Reply:

The Reese Weight Dist Shank - 13" Long - 6-3/4" Drop to 11-1/2" Rise - 1,400 lbs TW # RP3215 is a unique dimension so I don't have anything that is an exact match to what you are seeking but I do have other options.

I've linked the page to all your replacement shank options. If the rise and drop doesn't make the biggest difference then the Reese Weight Distribution Shank - 16,000 lbs # RP54998 which has a distance from center of hitch pin hole to center of head mounting holes at 9-1/4 inches.

expert reply by: Jason S