Longer Shank Effects On WD Hitch
This weekend I am going to switch from a 12" shank to a 18" shank so I can open my tailgate while I am hooked up. How much difference will this make on the settings or stress on the WD hitch and re...
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Could not find my old links on subject.
Can-Am RV, although I do not agree with his tow vehicles, they seem to work. But he always stresses rear axle to trailer ball rear over hang.
I found this one e.g.. this morning.
http://caravanandmotorhomebooks.com/caravan-dynamics/
http://caravanandmotorhomebooks.com/making-caravans-stable/
It would seem that the closer you can get to the rear axle with the hitch on your tow vehicle the better. But you are somewhat limited with some TV units, and you might be able to get away with it in some to most situations with a heavier TV.
The one one link that is dead now, spoke of how 1 to 2 inches closer can feel, drive and handle better. Especially in a emergency handling situation.
Can-Am RV, although I do not agree with his tow vehicles, they seem to work. But he always stresses rear axle to trailer ball rear over hang.
I found this one e.g.. this morning.
http://caravanandmotorhomebooks.com/caravan-dynamics/
http://caravanandmotorhomebooks.com/making-caravans-stable/
It would seem that the closer you can get to the rear axle with the hitch on your tow vehicle the better. But you are somewhat limited with some TV units, and you might be able to get away with it in some to most situations with a heavier TV.
The one one link that is dead now, spoke of how 1 to 2 inches closer can feel, drive and handle better. Especially in a emergency handling situation.
