Does Mounting Position of Weight Distribution Shank Used Affect Weight Capacity

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Does the weight rating apply to every position available in hitch or does capacity diminish as you go up or down from straight out position

asked by: Eric

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The weight capacities of the Reese weight distribution shank part # RP69FR is the same regardless of what adjustment holes you use on it. This has a 1,200 lb tongue weight capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

When it comes to installing a lift kit on your 2022 Airstream 33 Foot Classic The Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 3-1/8 inch Lift #K71-725-02 will work for you if you have a tandem axle. This system is not compatible with top-mounted axles, and is…

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Answer 2

You are not missing anything and you are correct. The Reese Weight Distribution Shank #RP69FR will provide 8.75" of drop. I have included a picture that shows the drop dimensions between each hole.

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For your Pro Series weight distribution system on your 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, I recommend the Pro Series WD Shank - 14" Long - 4-3/4" or 6-1/2" Drop - 1.5K TW #RP63971. This will account for the 2-3 inches of drop you mentioned whether…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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Answer 7

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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To be completely honest the sway control feature of the B and W Continuum part #BW78FR isn't nearly as advanced as the rest of the system. The advertised sway control of this system is in the head of the system between where the ball and the…

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Answer 9

The ideal height will actually have to do with how tall the coupler of the trailer is from the ground. The Draw-Tite #76020 will sit at 13 1/2 inches from the ground to the top of the hitch when installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-9. From what I could find…

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Answer 10

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 12

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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