Longer Shank for use With Fastway Weight Distribution System
Updated 08/01/2017 | Published 07/29/2017
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna towing a 17 foot trailer. I have a generator box above the tongue that reduces my radius when turning. I currently have a 12 inch shank. The corner of the box hit the rear window of the van if turned to sharp and I have blown out my rear window. An extra 6 inches would resolve my issue. Will an 18 inch shank work for my trailer package Fastway weight distribution or will lose trailer lift?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
There are some solutions available to you, but we do not carry 18 inch shanks designed for use with Fastway weight distribution systems.
Since Equal-i-zer makes a pair of shanks that are 18 inches and have tongue weight capacities between 600 lbs and 1,400 lbs your best option would be to get an Equal-i-zer weight distribution system and shank. For example, Equal-i-zer system # EQ37061ET has a GTW of 6,000 lbs and a total tongue weight capacity of 600 lbs, while # EQ37041ET has a GTW of 4,000 lbs and a total tongue weight capacity of 400 lbs. Then you could add the appropriate shank; # EQ90-02-4500 offers a 7" rise or 3" drop while # EQ90-02-4600 will give you an 8" rise or 4" drop.
I have added links to a couple review videos for you to take a look at as well.
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Search Results: tongue weight scale
- Search Results: torque wrench
- Shop: Replacement 2-5/16" Ball for Andersen Weight Distribution Hitches
- Q&A: Can The Shank From One Weight Distribution System be Used on Another System
- Q&A: Recommended Shank with More Drop for Equal-i-zer 6K Weight Distribution System
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Q&A: Will a Different Shank Brand Fit an Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution System
- Q&A: Recommended Weight Distribution System and Extended Shank for a 2019 Rockwood Geo Pro G16TH
- Q&A: Can Weight Distribution Be Ordered without Shank to Allow Use of Drop Shank
- Q&A: Recommended Drop Shank for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System
- Shop: B&W Digital Tongue Weight Scale w/ LED Screen
- Shop: Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale w/ Storage Bag for Trailers - 2,000 lbs - Adjustable
- Shop: Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Shop: 1-7/8" 12pt Shallow Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Shop: Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 8" Rise, 4" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW
- Shop: Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 12" Long - 7" Rise, 3" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW
- Video: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor Feature Breakdown
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Video: How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
- Search Results: trailer jack
on Weight Distribution Hitch
