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mrgrim007
Explorer
Apr 15, 2021

18" Equal-i-zer Shank - Hitching with Tailgate Down?

Trying to figure out if we can hitch our trailer (on order) to our '14 RAM 3500 with the tailgate down, using an extended shank. Our tailgate will need to be completely down when hitching - we carr...
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TomG2
Explorer
Apr 17, 2021
Lwiddis wrote:
Does the proposed extended shank have sufficient rating for the weight of your TT?


Reese says to derate the hitch 50% when using an extension and I agree with them. Some don't.

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