Reddog1 wrote:
mkirsch wrote:
What are you using for a shank and ball?
Do NOT use a cheap Walmart shank and ball rated for 5000lbs. 25% over the receiver rating is one thing, but you'll be 150% over the shank and ball ratings!
If you go buy a heavy duty shank and ball, you'll be into it for >$100 for a one time tow! $100 would make a heck of a dent in the cost of a WD hitch.
Our local Walmart store sells Reese shanks and balls. Your post says they are cheap. If I were to buy a Reese shank and ball from a different source, would it not be a better quality? Where would you buy what you perceive to be a quality shank and ball?
It appears to me, that we have to take the manufactures word for the capacities they state their shanks and balls will carry.
Wayne
Higher capacity balls and shanks are expensive. In other words, not cheap.
Walmart does not sell a shank or ball capable of towing a 10,000lb+ trailer with a 1250lb tongue weight.
