It sounds as if you already have a weight distributing hitch, are you referring to a e2 hitch made by Fastway? If so, the hitch head is bolted to the L shaped shank, and depending on the drop/rise of the existing shank, you can either relocate the hitch head to different holes, flipping the shank up/down as necessary, or you may have to purchase a new shank if it won't allow enough hitch head rise or drop.It seems that my new RV is way low compared to my Yukon. 7” difference to my 2e hitch.Your thoughts?
Or, use what you have to get it home, then figure out the correct drop and buy accordingly
Both of you posted while I was composing and dealing with a clingly old cat who won't stay out of my way at the keyboard.This is the most suggestive thread title of all time.
Said the guy whose trailer is permanently parked.This is the most suggestive thread title of all time.
I don't understand this at all.Said the guy whose trailer is permanently parked.
It seems they have a 10” drop at Camping World. I am just going to have to wait u til Tuesday. I was trying to be proactive. I measured the GMC to the top of the ball. Then went to the dealership, measured the frame to ground, made sure it was the same in front and back. Then measured it to the top of the young inside the ball socket.It sounds as if you already have a weight distributing hitch, are you referring to a e2 hitch made by Fastway? If so, the hitch head is bolted to the L shaped shank, and depending on the drop/rise of the existing shank, you can either relocate the hitch head to different holes, flipping the shank up/down as necessary, or you may have to purchase a new shank if it won't allow enough hitch head rise or drop.
The shank is a separate part from the hitch and can be replaced without replacing the rest of the hitch (assuming the hitch is not worn badly and has spring bars of the proper weight range for the new trailer)
Page 9 of This e2 catalog shows the four part numbers of varying shanks that e2 sells, along with the amount of drop/rise that they provide with either round bar or trunnion type hitch heads. However the e2 web site notes that most of the shanks are out of stock.
The truth is, no matter the brand, the vertical section of the shank, that the hitch head attaches to, is a standardized 2 inch wide, 3/4" holes spaced 1¼" center to center apart and has a horizontal section to mate with your vehicles receiver, of either 2 inch, 2½ inch or 3 inch square. While some manufacturers claim that you must use their shanks with their hitch heads/ball mount, this is a liability issue for THEM and if the shank is properly rated for the weight being towed, you would have no problems using another brand of shank that has more drop or rise as needed.
Note that MANY RV component manufacturers are having supply chain issues, be it labor, materials (steel) or transportation and the parts you need may not be readily available.
Type hitch shanks in a Google search bar and select images to see what I mean by variety.
Charles
I can't help myself. Every time I visited this web site that title always cracked me up. Maybe it was because I had a cougar girlfriend many years ago....Now Tom, NONE of us considered that until you brought it up lol.
You weren't the only one who was startled by the title. LOLI can't help myself. Every time I visited this web site that title always cracked me up. Maybe it was because I had a cougar girlfriend many years ago....