Longer Shank Effects On WD Hitch

There you have it. Two people with facts rather than just an opinion to support jmtandem's reply. Which I also happened to agree with.

It's all a matter of additional leverage which may or may not be enough to adversely affect the hitch's capabilities when towing a particular trailer.

This comment is well received. Actually there are facts to support that the longer the shank the less WD it can support. References
include Lance camper literature values for extensions and so does Torklift. Sure, only six more inches is not much and perhaps at the end of the day does not really made much difference but there is a slight albeit reduction in hitch tongue weight capacity.