Which Shank Is Needed To Level 2021 Rpod W/ Fastway E2 Hitch To 2021 Ford Ranger Laredo
Question:
Tow vehicle is 2021 ford ranger Laredo. Trailer is 2021 rpod 196. Back end of ranger is rather high off ground. Will the 6000 lb e2 fit this rig?
asked by: Steven D
Expert Reply:
The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # FA94-00-0600 includes a shank that has up to 1-5/8" drop to get your level your 2021 Rpod 196 to your 2021 Ford Ranger Laredo.
If this is not enough drop then you can use the replacement shank # FA92-02-4214 which will give you 7-1/4" of drop. In addition the # FA94-00-0600 does not included a hitch ball so you will need 2" hitch ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" hitch ball # 19286 to match the coupler on your Rpod
Now to make sure this hitch has the correct ratings for your setup you will need to find the total tongue weight of your setup. Total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your Ranger.
The # FA94-00-0600 works with total tongue weights ranging from 400-600lbs.
If your total tongue weight exceeds 600lbs you will need to step up to a heavier duty system like the # FA92-00-1000 which works with total tongue weights ranging from 600-1000lbs. This hitch also does not include a hitch ball so you will need the 2" # A-90 or 2-5/16" # 19286 to match the coupler on your trailer. The # FA92-02-4214 will only give you 5-1/2" of drop on this hitch as it has trunnion bars instead of round bars.
I included videos of the products mentioned, and a link to a helpful article on finding your total tongue weight for you to take a look at.
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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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Fastway
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank - 12" Long - 10-1/4" Rise, 5-1/2" Drop - 1.2K TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- e2
- Round - 7 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 5 Inch Drop
- Round - 10 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 10 Inch Rise
- Fastway
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- Fastway
more information >
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