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• Compatible Shank Options for a Reese Pro Series Weight Distribution System
  Hi John, great question. Yes, we do have weight distribution shanks with more drop that will work with your Reese Pro Series weight distribution system. If you only need another 2 or 3 inches of drop, I would start with the Curt Weight Distribution Shank, part # 17120. The Curt # 17120 measures 10-3/4 inches tall and 14 inches long. It is compatible with your system and can provide up to 6 1/8 inches of drop with a round bar weight distribution setup. If you find that you need significantly...
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• Hitch Extension For 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver To Use With Camper With 23 Inch Overhang
  The Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 34" Long # C45048 is the best extension we carry for your need. However, it is limited to 6,000 lbs when extended 24 inches, so it will not work for your application. You will need to go with the Superhitch. If you let me know your model year, I can give you a recommendation.
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• How to Determine Correct Drop for Weight Distribution Shank
  To find the correct rise or drop what you need to measure is the from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver opening, which it sounds like you have done and got 25-1/2". You also need to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. You said the trailer is 18-1/2" off the ground so you just want to be sure this measurement is to the bottom of the coupler. The correct drop for a weight distribution shank will be the difference between the hitch height and coupler height, which...
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• Drop Shank Options for Husky Centerline Weight Distribution System
  All of the weight distribution systems use the same shank mounting dimensions so other brands of weight distribution shanks can be used with your Husky Centerline TS. If you need just a few more inches of drop the Curt shank part # C17123 would work well. For a bit more of a drop the # C17124 would work well. The largest drop we have is the part # C17125 which probably would be too much for you setup.
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• Weight Distribution w/Sway Control Recommendation for 28ft Airstream Towed by Lifted F-250
  First thing we need to do is pick out the correct rated weight distribution system for your 28 foot Airstream. I looked up specs on what you have and the total weight could be 7,600 lbs so you'd most likely have a tongue weight range of around 700-1,000 lbs which the Blue Ox SwayPro part # BXW1000 you mentioned would work well with most likely but it would not be my first choice. Instead I'd recommend the Strait Line kit part # RP66074 which has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs...
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• Weight Distribution Shank for Needing 15 inches of Drop
  Thanks for the pictures of both your coupler height and hitch height. Based on that you'd need a shank that would provide 14-15 inches of drop. The shank we offer that would get you closest to that would be the Curt part # C17125 which can do a drop of up to 15-3/4 inches for a trunnion setup or 16-1/4 inches for a round bar setup.
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• Weight Distribution Shank Recommendation for Needing Hitch Drop of 10 inch
  The Curt shank part # C17124 can do up to a 9-1/2 inch drop when used with a round bar setup like your Fastway E2 round bar weight distributions system. The next largest drop we have would be the Curt shank part # C17125 which can do a drop of up to 16-1/4 inches which may be a bit too extreme.
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• Shank Recommendation for 10 Inches of Drop for Husky Centerline HT32217
  In order to do a 10 inch drop with your Husky Centerline Weight Distribution system part # HT32217 you'd need the drop shank part # C17125 which can actually do a drop of up to 15-3/4 inches.
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• Weight Distribution Shank that Has Most Drop
  To determine how much drop/rise you need you need to measure from the top of the hitch opening on your Tahoe down to the ground and then while your trailer is level measure from the bottom lip of the coupler to the ground. The difference between these dimensions is the drop/rise you need. The shank we have with the most drop is the Curt # C17125 which can do a drop of up to 16-1/4 inches if the system is a round bar system or 15-3/4 inches if the system is a trunnion bar.
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• Will I Need a Longer Weight Distribution Shank if I Switch to a Lifted Truck?
  If you only have the shank that came with your Blue Ox SwayPro system, then you will almost definitely need a longer shank to tow with a lifted F-350. The good news is the brand isn't all that important because most shanks are interchangeable between brands and we can help you figure out what size shank you will actually need. I attached a help article to this page that talks about how to find the correct rise or drop for a ball mount. Basically, you will just want to get your truck and...
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• Can BulletProof Replacement Hitch Ball Fit Other Shanks
  The BulletProof Hitches replacement ball, part # 358REPLACEMENTBALL, is designed specifically to fit BulletProof products. It may fit some others but not the Curt shank you're looking at. You can't see it in the picture on the page (There should be more added soon that will make it easier to see) but the way the ball fits with BulletProof ball mounts is inside the channel. In order for the replacement ball to fit onto the Curt shank, part # C17125, the ball needs a channel for the shank...
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• Largest Drop Weight Distribution Shank
  Thanks for the picture! That's a large drop you are needing. I recommend the Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 12" Long - 15-3/4" or 16-1/4" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW item # C17125. The Curt shank is compatible with your Reese weight distribution system. I have attached a diagram detailing the dimensions of this shank so you can confirm you need one with this big of a drop.
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• Drop Shank Recommendation for Lifted Truck Using Weight Distribution
  For a lifted truck you will need a drop shank like the part # C17125 to use a weight distribution system like part # C17333 and still tow the trailer level. You didn't say how much drop you would need but to determine that you will need to measure from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground and then measure from the bottom of the coupler on the trailer when it is sitting level down to the ground. The difference between those two dimensions is the amount of drop you would need. The...
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• Finding the Correct Ball Mount to Tow a Trailer with a Lifted Jeep
  That's quite a bit of drop. Before guessing that you need 15 inches of drop you can measure to determine exactly what you need. I've linked a help article about finding the correct rise or drop. Basically you need to measure on level ground to the inside top of your Jeep's hitch receiver opening. Then measure from level ground to the underside of your trailer's coupler and find the difference between the two. This number is the amount of drop (Or rise technically but in your case it's...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution System for Keystone Outback 335CG Towed With Lifted Truck
  I looked up the specs for your 2021 Keystone outback 335CG, and have found it has a GVWR of 10,500 lbs. Since the tongue weight of a travel trailer is typically 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight, your travel trailer will have a maximum tongue weight of 1500 lbs. In order to choose the correct weight distribution hitch for your needs, you'll need to determine tongue weight of your travel trailer when it's fully loaded and ready to tow. I'll link you to an article that lists a few ways...
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• Largest Drop Weight Distribution System Shank Availability
  That's a pretty low trailer you have. To compute the correct amount of drop you would need you need to measure from the top of the hitch opening to the ground and from the bottom of the coupler to the ground. Based on the dimensions you just gave you would need a drop of 19 inches. The weight distribution shank we offer that has the most drop is the part # C17125 which can do up to 15-3/4 inches of drop. Since 16 inches from the ground is pretty low for a trailer I am hoping that was either...
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• Should Weight Distribution Hitch Be Used To Tow 2021 Heartland RV Sundance 293RL W/ 2001 Ford F-350?
  A weight distribution hitch is recommended any time the weight of your trailer exceeds 50% of the weight of your tow vehicle. Since your 2021 Heartland Sundance 293RL has a dry weight of 7100lbs and a GVWR of 9500lbs I do recommend you use a weight distribution hitch, as that is well over 50% of the weight of your 2001 Ford F-350 Longbed Diesel. Now the tongue weight you mentioned sounds like the specs the manufacturer of the trailer lists. If that is the case, you will want to measure...
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• Tall Drop Shank Available for Use with Husky Weight Distribution on Lifted Vehicle
  You are going to need quite a bit of drop since your truck is lifted so high. The one with the most drop that we offer that would work well is the Curt # C17125. This shank has 20-7/8 inches from the top of the shank down to the very bottom like what you see in the picture I attached. For a drop shank with not quite as much drop we have the # C17124 which has 13-1/2 inches instead. Both of these will work with a Husky weight distribution system.
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• Recommended Weight Distribution Shank for Lifted Truck
  It sounds like you're needing a weight distribution shank. You're needing something with a 14-3/4 inch drop. I can get that with the 16-1/4 inch drop when used with a round bar weight distribution system that's provided by the Curt # C17125 weight distribution shank. If you have a trunnion bar system, this will have a drop of 15-3/4 inches. The adjustment hole spacing in the shanks is standard, so this should work fine as long as your weight distribution head is compatible with 1-1/4 inch...
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• How to Pick Out a Weight Distribution System for a Truck with a 6 inch Lift
  The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached an FAQ on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. Once you figure out the loaded tongue weight of your setup check out the link I attached to see all of the systems we carry. You will need to select your tongue weight from...
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• Can Weight Distribution be Used Towing Setup that Requires 12 inches of Drop
  We have drop shanks that can provide 12 inches of drop with a weight distribution system like the Curt shank part # C17125 which can do up to 15-3/4 inches of drop with a trunnion bar system or 16-1/4 inches with a round bar system. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help...
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• Does Ball Mount Adapter part # BA-1 Fit Curt Weight Distribution Shank C17125
  Yes, the Convert a Ball mount adapter # BA-1 is a fit for the weight distribution shank part # C17125. The adapter is designed to fit standard ball mount shanks like the Curt so it would be a great option.
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• Equal-I-Zer Recommendation for Car Hauler Towing Trailer that Weighs 12k
  To answer your first question you'll be best served to go with a weight distribution rated for the loaded weight of your trailer with a car on it and set up the spring bar tension for that weight. And then when unloaded disconnect the spring bars all together so that the system isn't active. Reason being you have much too large of a weight difference loaded and unloaded and the spring bar tension has to be very specific to the weight of the trailer so it's best to go that route. Now for...
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• Will a Curt Weight Distribution Shank Work with a Draw-Tite Weight Distribution System
  Yes, the Curt weight distribution shank # C17125 will work with the Draw-Tite head that you already have! I have included a link to a video review of this shank for you.
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