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 may want to look at a different hitch.
The Andersen hitch is reputed to not work very well with heavier trailers. A Jayco 26BHS trailer could have a loaded tongue weight approaching 1000lbs, and you're going to need all the help you can get from your hitch.
BenK is spouting off numbers as if you will be towing a 9600lb trailer. A Jayco 26BHS with options and loaded to camp will be closer to 7000lbs.
Be aware that even at 7000lbs, this will be pushing your truck to near its maximum capacity. Yes, the ADVERTISING says you can tow 9600lbs, but read the fine print: "When properly equipped." Your truck is *NOT* properly equipped. It's the fancy-schmancy loaded crew cab model. It also doesn't take into account anything or anyone in the truck with you.
Like BenK says, though, you are putting the cart WAY before the horse.
The Andersen hitch is reputed to not work very well with heavier trailers. A Jayco 26BHS trailer could have a loaded tongue weight approaching 1000lbs, and you're going to need all the help you can get from your hitch.
BenK is spouting off numbers as if you will be towing a 9600lb trailer. A Jayco 26BHS with options and loaded to camp will be closer to 7000lbs.
Be aware that even at 7000lbs, this will be pushing your truck to near its maximum capacity. Yes, the ADVERTISING says you can tow 9600lbs, but read the fine print: "When properly equipped." Your truck is *NOT* properly equipped. It's the fancy-schmancy loaded crew cab model. It also doesn't take into account anything or anyone in the truck with you.
Like BenK says, though, you are putting the cart WAY before the horse.
