WD Hitch Solution?

zflat · Apr 18, 2016

So my current setup is a 2016 2500 CCSB with the 6.4 Hemi and I am pulling a 33 ft Coleman TT with a 7900# dry weight. I am using an EAZ-lift 10,000# WD hitch. Currently I have the 2" shank and I am using the sleeve that came with the truck. I am in the market for the 2.5" shank, and I think I've found one, but I am not sure it will meet my needs.

My issue is that my current hitch has a 6.25" drop and the only class V replacement shank that I have found also has a 6.25" drop. Here is the shank in question: http://www.etrailer.com/p-C17128.html

That being said, with the height of my truck it causes the trailer to be slightly nose up while towing, even with the WD all hooked up. I have attached a picture to show the stance. My ball is angled sharply back towards the trailer, which is how the dealer set it up for my 1500. If I angle the ball to 90 degrees will this level out the trailer? Do I need more drop? How is everyone with a 2500 and a TT going about this? I feel like I can't be the only one with this problem with the height of these beautiful trucks.

monteholic · Apr 18, 2016

if you bring the ball forward, it will raise the nose of the trailer some, it will also re-postion the angle of the bars so they will need to be re-adjusted to (shorten the chains)

I have the same problem, I have a PW that is 2" taller than other 2500's, I can not find a 2 1/2" shank with enough drop, I currently have a 7 1/2" drop (trunnion style) and it's sloppy!

mtofell · Apr 18, 2016

I just used the 2.5" to 2" reducer and got a 2" shank with the right dropdown. Does that not meet the weight requirements? I carried over my WDH from a previous truck with a 2" receiver to my Ram and just used the adapter under the seat. I was on the last holes on my dropdown and my trailer did sit a tad nose high.

zflat · Apr 18, 2016

mtofell said:
I just used the 2.5" to 2" reducer and got a 2" shank with the right dropdown. Does that not meet the weight requirements? I carried over my WDH from a previous truck with a 2" receiver to my Ram and just used the adapter under the seat. I was on the last holes on my dropdown and my trailer did sit a tad nose high.

There is another thread on the front page of towing/trailers discussing the sleeve. I really don't think there is an issue with weight and using the sleeve, other than it makes your WD hitch "less effective", but really with a "1/2 ton towable TT" I don't think it will cause too many issues. My biggest reason for wanting to step up to the class V shank is that my setup with the sleeve is super sloppy and slams/slides forward and backward when stopping.

What brand/ how much drop is on your current setup?

BlkZrx · Apr 18, 2016

I just had this "talk" with Equalizer hitch dealer. They don't make a big enough drop 2 1/2" shank. Told me to use the adapter and their 9" drop 2" shank.

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BlkZrx · Apr 18, 2016

I'm considering welding the adapter in place..

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zflat · Apr 18, 2016

BlkZrx said:
I just had this "talk" with Equalizer hitch dealer. They don't make a big enough drop 2 1/2" shank. Told me to use the adapter and their 9" drop 2" shank.

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Well that's frustrating. There is definitely a market out there.

zflat · Apr 18, 2016

BlkZrx said:
I'm considering welding the adapter in place..

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They sell the adapters at Tractor Supply here. Might have to pick one up and have it welded...

cyclepuck · Apr 18, 2016

I went from a 1/2 ton to the 3/4 and tilted the head back forward to 90° with shank. That will take some of the tension of the bars effectively giving you more weight/squat on the rear. And went to a 8" shank with adaptor.

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SIhemi · Apr 18, 2016

I found a 8" drop in tractor supply. I went with a 5" for the car trailer I just got and I'm having the same issue. I nose of the trailer is slightly higher. I'm probably going to go get the 8" before I use the trailer again.

mtofell · Apr 18, 2016

zflat said:
There is another thread on the front page of towing/trailers discussing the sleeve. I really don't think there is an issue with weight and using the sleeve, other than it makes your WD hitch "less effective", but really with a "1/2 ton towable TT" I don't think it will cause too many issues. My biggest reason for wanting to step up to the class V shank is that my setup with the sleeve is super sloppy and slams/slides forward and backward when stopping.

What brand/ how much drop is on your current setup?

I've sold the TT and hitch so I can't remember the exact size and brand. I think it was an Equalizer. My truck is stock and it was a pretty standard drop down.

I've read about the slop between the receiver and the adapter but never experienced any. I never ended up using the adapter that came stock with the truck (I didn't know if was under the seat). I'm wondering if the Ram ones are poorly sized and that's why people are complaining. I'd definitely get a different one to see if you have the same trouble. It would be by far easiest if you run with a 2" setup since there are so many more hitches made for that size.

15BlueStreak · Apr 18, 2016

I have a Reese round bar hitch. 2"shank. I am at the bottom of the drop with the standard shank that I purchased with the kit. It puts trailer pretty much level. My trailer runs around 1000 to 1200 tw. I use the adapter also and do not notice any clunking or sloppiness. you are only supposed to tilt the head to position the bars properly for the given hitch. Also to have the right amount of chain links showing. The more tilt away from truck the more weight you can transfer with less links.

2015HD · Apr 19, 2016

Here is the shank I went with, plenty of drop for my 2500 CCSB and my 30' TT. Not sure if it will work with your hitch but I can measure the max drop when I get home.

Amazon.com: Reese 54977 Class V 14-1/4" X 13" Adjustable Hitchbar: Automotive

2015HD · Apr 19, 2016

eTrailer shows my Reese has 5.5" max drop but I don't believe it, I'm going to measure it when I get home.

jimsummers74 · Apr 19, 2016

I also wrote Equalizer and the tech guy told me that they have no problems w/ the reducers. No warranty problems and no weight reductions on the hitch.

2015HD · Apr 19, 2016

I guess mine is only 5.5'' max drop. At the lowest point the top of my ball would be 22" off the ground (which would be too low for my TT to be level).

zflat · Apr 19, 2016

2015HD said:
I guess mine is only 5.5'' max drop. At the lowest point the top of my ball would be 22" off the ground (which would be too low for my TT to be level).

I think you may have found what I'm looking for! My ball is sitting at 26" at max drop so that would level me out. Can you confirm two things for me?

Reference pic 1: Does the shank narrow to 2" where the hitch attaches, or does it stay at 2.5". Amazon doesn't say and I can't tell from the pictures.

Reference pic 2: If answer 1 is yes, are the holes where the hitch attaches 1 1/4" apart? Again, Amazon doesn't really clarify that.

Thanks!

zflat · Apr 19, 2016

zflat said:
I think you may have found what I'm looking for! My ball is sitting at 26" at max drop so that would level me out. Can you confirm two things for me?

Reference pic 1: Does the shank narrow to 2" where the hitch attaches, or does it stay at 2.5". Amazon doesn't say and I can't tell from the pictures.

Reference pic 2: If answer 1 is yes, are the holes where the hitch attaches 3/4" apart? Again, Amazon doesn't really clarify that.

Thanks!

Here's pic 2.

BlkZrx · Apr 19, 2016

2015HD said:
Here is the shank I went with, plenty of drop for my 2500 CCSB and my 30' TT. Not sure if it will work with your hitch but I can measure the max drop when I get home.

Amazon.com: Reese 54977 Class V 14-1/4" X 13" Adjustable Hitchbar: Automotive

Couldn't use that one with an Equalizer WDH, but would work fine for standard trailer hitch..

zflat · Apr 19, 2016

jsummers72 said:
I also wrote Equalizer and the tech guy told me that they have no problems w/ the reducers. No warranty problems and no weight reductions on the hitch.

It's not so much the reduction as it is the slop. My current setup slams forward when I stop and slams backward when I accelerate.

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