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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That Curt receiver is a good one. I just replaced one for a camper friend 2 months ago on her 2500 HD. That receiver is beastly. Curt has a winner there.
And the Curt WD shank is good too. Nice finer resolution in hole settings. Meaning more holes in the shank to get finer height adjustment to level out the camper.
Since you found a good rated 2" receiver, then yes getting a 1,500# tongue rated long WD shank now makes sense. The key being you made a judgement call to not go to 2 1/2" and in your case, I can see this as a good one. I my case I was looking at a 1,700# loaded TW and needed the hitch to do that. In your case, I feel your going to need to be above the 1,200# EQ WD hitch you have now, but I'm not seeing it to have to go much above 1,500#. So go for it to get the shank.
Once you get to the scales you will find out real quick if your 1,200# EQ needs an upgrade to the 1,400# EQ and then the receiver to go along with it.
Hope this helps
John
And the Curt WD shank is good too. Nice finer resolution in hole settings. Meaning more holes in the shank to get finer height adjustment to level out the camper.
Baja Man wrote:
Perhaps I should purchase the shank first and use with my current receiver hitch. As mentioned, if I load more stuff and reach my GVWR of trailer (9600#) and my tongue weight increases, I can always change to the aforementioned receiver hitch.
Thoughts?
Since you found a good rated 2" receiver, then yes getting a 1,500# tongue rated long WD shank now makes sense. The key being you made a judgement call to not go to 2 1/2" and in your case, I can see this as a good one. I my case I was looking at a 1,700# loaded TW and needed the hitch to do that. In your case, I feel your going to need to be above the 1,200# EQ WD hitch you have now, but I'm not seeing it to have to go much above 1,500#. So go for it to get the shank.
Once you get to the scales you will find out real quick if your 1,200# EQ needs an upgrade to the 1,400# EQ and then the receiver to go along with it.
Hope this helps
John
