Can Shank Be Turned Upside Down And Head Tilted On Reese Weight Distribution System

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Can you flip the shank upside down to raise the ball if needed or is it strictly to be used as a shank

asked by: Justin T

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Yes, you can flip the shank in the weight distribution system # RE44FR upside down in order to get more of a rise. In this position the maximum rise is 8-1/2 inches measured from the top of the hitch receiver opening to the top of the ball platform on the weight distribution head.

I attached a review video link below.

expert reply by: Noah E

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I made a picture showing 3 important measurements on the Draw-Tite adjustable ball mount #7390. The distance from hitch pin hole center to ball hole center is 11-3/4 inches. If the extra 2 inches is needed in a ball mount then of course it would be…

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Using a high rise hitch ball is not a problem with a friction sway control unit like the part #17200 that you referenced. There wouldn't be any decreased performance or issues due to this.

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Not to worry, the added weight of a weight distribution hitch such as the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution #RE44FR for your 4,500 lb Evergreen camper does NOT count as added towing weight or tongue weight. There is an issue though, in that the…

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I think you'll need to go up a level in weight rating for your 5,000 lb GVWR Airstream travel trailer. The reason being the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution #RE34FR is for loaded tongue weights between 200 lbs and 600 lbs. I assume the 520…

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If the unloaded tongue weight of your 2015 Evergreen Ascend trailer is around 300 pounds, I don't think the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution #RE44FR is going to be the best option for you. This will have a minimum tongue weight rating of…

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To determine if you need rise, you will measure from the inside top of the receiver on your vehicle and then from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the trailer. This should be done on as level a surface as possible. The difference will tell…

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Answer 7

We have a great similar system that would work well for you but the part #RE44FR is rated too high for a 4,000 lb trailer. You'd have a very harsh ride quality with this due to the spring bars being rated for a much heavier trailer. Instead…

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Answer 8

The Reese #RE44FR is really to much for your trailer. It's more than double that of what your Travel Trailer will require. You want the weight distribution hitch to match your trailer weights, not your maximum towing weights of your truck. For…

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To get the best performance out a weight distribution hitch you'll want to first know your trailer's fully loaded tongue weight. Once you're fully loaded you could use a tongue weight scale like the #e99044 to get an accurate number to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

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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