How Can I Prevent My Gen-Y Drop Receiver Shank from Scraping on the Ground?

Updated 06/23/2026 | Published 06/19/2026

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Roadmaster Rollaway Trailer Hitch Protector

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$138.54

Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/Rise - 10K

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$259.95

Question:

Will this work on a Gen-Y GH-305 down hitch receiver? To maintain the 3” level for my Roadmaster tow set-up between my Windsport 35M and my Maverick, I have to down. But now the receiver has dragged over a couple of places. From another source, I ordered another style but the opening is about 1/8” too tight to fit.

asked by: Larry S

Expert Reply:

Hello Larry,

Thanks for writing in!

It works!

I found some mixed information on whether the Roadmaster Rollaway Trailer Hitch Protector # RM-050 would work with the Gen-Y shank # 325-GH-305, so I did what any curious trailer nerd would do and headed out to our warehouse to check for myself. I pulled both parts and tested them together, and they fit great. I've attached a few pictures so you can see exactly how it looks installed.

One thing to keep in mind is that the # RM-050 uses the lower receiver opening. So if you're already using that lower receiver for your tow bar setup, you won't be able to use both at the same time.

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