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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Thanks everyone for your guidance and assistance.
Longer shank is required for my application. Tailgate will hit ball when lowered, but I'll lock it to prevent me from forgetting (tip from an ORV member).
I will be loading up my TT with gear, water, propane, etc and weighing my TT/TV and see what weights I get. I can't imagine the TT tongue weight being over 1400#, but you never know My current Equalizer hitch is the 1200/12000 model. Called EQ and they said the only difference in the 1200/12000 and 1400/14000 models is the head unit. Trunion bars, brackets, ball, and shank are all the same.
It would be great if all I need is a longer shank. It will be a bummer if I my tongue weight is close/over 1200#.... which will necessitate a new 1400/14000# hitch AND hitch receiver!
Longer shank is required for my application. Tailgate will hit ball when lowered, but I'll lock it to prevent me from forgetting (tip from an ORV member).
I will be loading up my TT with gear, water, propane, etc and weighing my TT/TV and see what weights I get. I can't imagine the TT tongue weight being over 1400#, but you never know My current Equalizer hitch is the 1200/12000 model. Called EQ and they said the only difference in the 1200/12000 and 1400/14000 models is the head unit. Trunion bars, brackets, ball, and shank are all the same.
It would be great if all I need is a longer shank. It will be a bummer if I my tongue weight is close/over 1200#.... which will necessitate a new 1400/14000# hitch AND hitch receiver!
