is an 8" adjustable shank enough?
The top of my TV's receiver is 17 3/4 inches above the ground. I'm buying a Jayco 26BHS which I'm told has a coupler height of 24". This is a 6 1/4" difference. I've read that the truck may settle ...
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You still need actual weights for the TV, trailer and the tongue
Here are the basics without the actuals:
15,000 GCWR - 9,600 MTWR - 50 hitch = 5,350 lbs your TV can weigh. Why need to
know your TV's actual. Betcha it weighs more, as that 5,350 is the 'curb' weight
5,350 will have additional weight with: the optional stuff, the other seat belts
filled, toolbox, ice chest, pets, etc in the TV. More if you have power
windows, power seats, power locks, upgraded interior, etc, etc
Since a Crew, it already weighs more than a regular pickup (added sheetmetal,
glass, doors, seats, etc)
The OPs is the lowest sub-class of the half ton classes. Normally they will
get into RGAWR trouble first. Mainly because of the low 3,950 RGAWR (the fake
half ton normally has a +6K RGAWR)
With a RGAWR of 3,950...the tongue weight might be too much. Especially if the
Crew Cab is filled with people (few adults weigh in at the 150lb person the OEMs
use to derive ratings).
The main confusion comes from the fact that most pickup cabs and beds
are the SAME between them...but...the main difference is beneath and
in that the frames are bigger, drive train are bigger, suspension is
bigger, etc, etc
So discussing the shank's drop is putting the cart before the horse...
Here are the basics without the actuals:
15,000 GCWR - 9,600 MTWR - 50 hitch = 5,350 lbs your TV can weigh. Why need to
know your TV's actual. Betcha it weighs more, as that 5,350 is the 'curb' weight
5,350 will have additional weight with: the optional stuff, the other seat belts
filled, toolbox, ice chest, pets, etc in the TV. More if you have power
windows, power seats, power locks, upgraded interior, etc, etc
Since a Crew, it already weighs more than a regular pickup (added sheetmetal,
glass, doors, seats, etc)
The OPs is the lowest sub-class of the half ton classes. Normally they will
get into RGAWR trouble first. Mainly because of the low 3,950 RGAWR (the fake
half ton normally has a +6K RGAWR)
With a RGAWR of 3,950...the tongue weight might be too much. Especially if the
Crew Cab is filled with people (few adults weigh in at the 150lb person the OEMs
use to derive ratings).
The main confusion comes from the fact that most pickup cabs and beds
are the SAME between them...but...the main difference is beneath and
in that the frames are bigger, drive train are bigger, suspension is
bigger, etc, etc
So discussing the shank's drop is putting the cart before the horse...
