How Can I Extend Out My EZ Hauler Trailer While Using a Fastway E2 Weight Distribution Hitch?

Updated 01/13/2025 | Published 01/12/2025

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Gen-Y Hitch Receiver Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 14" Long

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$89.95

Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 7" or 7-1/2" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW

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$166.33

Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 7" Rise, 3" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW

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$198.04

Question:

I want to confirm if the Gen-Y hitch extension will work for my application. Im towing a 14foot aluminum enclosed EZ Hauler under 1900 lbs for snowmobiles, 2 + a kid one so total weight well under 3500. Towing with a 21 Chevy 1500 w/ the 3.0 Duramax. Im just trying to extend enough to be able to jack knife the trailer to put a ramp up to the tailgate for the 2nd kid sled in the back of the truck without having to disconnect the trailer, which is what Ive been doing. I do use a e2 weight distribution hitch, but I cant seem to find an extended shank from them. It seems this extender should be more than enough for this job, but I see some other answers indicating this doesnt work with a weight distribution system so wanted to confirm. Thanks

asked by: Adam T

Expert Reply:

Hello Adam,

We can definitely get you set up so you can accomplish getting the ramp up to your tailgate. However, it is not recommended to use a hitch extender with a weight distribution system. The good news is that you can use the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4500 with your Fastway E2. The # EQ90-02-4500 is going to extend you out by 18", if that is too long and you want to stick with the 14" extension then the Curt Weight Distribution Shank # C17122 will be the one for you which will also work with the E2. I attached images of the dimensions for each shank. You can use them for a drop or a rise.

Any fun sledding trips recently? Here in Missouri we got quite a bit of snow last week causing all kinds of chaos. My grandkids enjoyed their sledding a lot more than I enjoyed my shoveling.

May 2025 bring you many Awesome Adventures! From, Your friends here at etrailer!

expert reply by: Kate F

Curt Shank C17122 Dimensions
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Equal-i-zer # EQ90-02-4500 Dimensions
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Adam M.

1/13/2025

Great thanks so much for your help. Yes, the sledding has been great here so far, earlier snow than last year. We've been out 5 times since Xmas and the kids are loving it! Stay warm down there!