Equal-i-zer - shank and ball height questions
I have a new to me 2016 ORV Timber Ridge 280RKS. It has a GVWR of 9600#, My truck is a 2003 Ford F-350 single rear wheel, 4X2. It has a payload capacity of 3860#. I followed the set up procedure...
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John, thank you for the very detailed response. Yes, our trucks are similar.
NOTE: It appears that my shank is shorter one than originally thought. It is the 90-02-4200 with 8" of rise. EQ website calls for a 90-02-4300 which has 10" of rise. The added 2" of rise would put it where it needs to be. However, I may go with a 90-02-4400 with 13" in case extra rise is needed.
I check my current 2" factory hitch and kit is rated at 12500#/1250# for WD.
If my trailer is over or close to this, I will change hitch to a 2.5" with a higher rating.
I will weigh trailer FIRST before I purchase a new shank; as I may end up going with a the 2.5" hitch and will need a 2.5" shank. I don't think my trailer has 1200# of tongue weight, but I'll know as soon as I weight it.
My trucks specs are:
GVWR: 9700#
Ft axle: 3300#
Rear axle: 2536#
Vehicle weight: 5836#
Payload: 3860#
The measurements you requested are as follows:
Truck's Hitch height (to top of hitch opening): 18"
Trailer height (level): 30"
I have the 1200# Equalizer hitch. If I go with a new higher rated hitch for my truck (2.5" hitch receiver opening), I will need to go with the 1400# Equalizer hitch as well, correct?
I agree; once I get the truck hitch and WD hitch dialed in, my truck and TT will be set up great. I purchased this precise truck for the weight I am towing. The truck has plenty of towing capacity and does it safely.
Thanks!
NOTE: It appears that my shank is shorter one than originally thought. It is the 90-02-4200 with 8" of rise. EQ website calls for a 90-02-4300 which has 10" of rise. The added 2" of rise would put it where it needs to be. However, I may go with a 90-02-4400 with 13" in case extra rise is needed.
I check my current 2" factory hitch and kit is rated at 12500#/1250# for WD.
If my trailer is over or close to this, I will change hitch to a 2.5" with a higher rating.
I will weigh trailer FIRST before I purchase a new shank; as I may end up going with a the 2.5" hitch and will need a 2.5" shank. I don't think my trailer has 1200# of tongue weight, but I'll know as soon as I weight it.
My trucks specs are:
GVWR: 9700#
Ft axle: 3300#
Rear axle: 2536#
Vehicle weight: 5836#
Payload: 3860#
The measurements you requested are as follows:
Truck's Hitch height (to top of hitch opening): 18"
Trailer height (level): 30"
I have the 1200# Equalizer hitch. If I go with a new higher rated hitch for my truck (2.5" hitch receiver opening), I will need to go with the 1400# Equalizer hitch as well, correct?
I agree; once I get the truck hitch and WD hitch dialed in, my truck and TT will be set up great. I purchased this precise truck for the weight I am towing. The truck has plenty of towing capacity and does it safely.
Thanks!
