I would like to be able to drop my truck tailgate while connected to my TT. I have a long shank but was wondering if there is any reason not to use it?
Why should it? The payload capacity doesn't change if you are towing a 5th wheel (with the payload directly over the axle) compared to a TT (with the load out a ways from the axle). So why should it change if the load is at 36" away from the axle vs. 34"?