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path1
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Oct 15, 2017

$500 math question on extending ball mount shank

For every inch I extend ball mount shank how much additional force (psi, torque, etc) will be generated on hitch receiver? Any rule of thumbs or formulas? Was hoping people would reply in percentage...
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path1
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Oct 16, 2017
In tight spots a few inches of clearance between TV and TT makes a big difference. Big difference as in scrapping TV tail light on front of trailer or not scrapping. That's a pretty big difference to me.

You just need to practice backing up your trailer.


I thought I got enough practice backing after my 3rd million mile accident free.

Some people can back a trailer up at 20 mph.


Body shops love those people.

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