Can I Reverse the Shank on the Benton LittleShift Bike Rack for 1 Bike so I can Get More Clearance?
Updated 11/13/2025 | Published 11/08/2025
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Can the receiver part of the hitch be reversed upside down to the hitch further? I want to mount this in the 2foot hitch on the rear of my 2007 Ram 3500 truck while I carry my fifth wheel camper over the top of it.
asked by: Mike D
Helpful Expert Reply:
Hello Mike,
I’m sorry, but you cannot mount the shank upside down on the Benton LittleShift Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 2" Hitches - Wheel or Frame Mount # B54VR.
If you’d like to lower the rack for more clearance, I recommend using the Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" Hitches - 11" Rise/Drop - 7K # PH54FR. This will give you the extra clearance you need.
A more cost-effective alternative would be the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter # RM-070, which provides a 4" drop and supports up to 200 lbs of tongue weight.
Do you have a receiver at the back of your 5th wheel?
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Mike D.
11/11/2025
Thanks for your reply, Kate. I need about 10 " drop to be able to make that e bike clear under the fifth wheel camper. I may have to come up with another solution. mike