Can Gen-Y Replacement Shank # 325-GH-505 Be Used with Flat Tow Setup

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Hi Can a 2 tow bar shank be conected to Gen-Y GH-505 that also have opening of 2 to get higer rate raise than the usual 10Klb of the other type raise. I have Bloe ox Apollo with 2 shank rated for 12.5k. Thanks

asked by: Rafael N

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Hey Rafael, if you wanted to use the Gen-Y Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-505 as a high-low adapter with your Blue Ox Apollo tow bar you certainly can as that's what it was meant for plus it has a 16k towing capacity. What are you flat towing?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Rafael N.

5/3/2026

Hi Jameson Prevost motorhome towing Sprinter RV around 10K GW. Thanks for your replay.

Jameson C.

5/4/2026

@RafaelN right on! Yeah it will work great for you!

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