{"product_id":"camco-48652-adjustable-hi-low-wd-hitch-shank-12-in","title":"Camco Adjustable Hi\/Low Weight Distribution Hitch Shank, 12 In","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 48652 is a forged steel adjustable hi\/low shank for 2-1\/2 inch by 2-1\/2 inch receivers. Six mounting holes and a 12 inch length let you dial in the right height, and the 5.75 inch drop flips over for a rise, so you can level a heavy travel trailer or toy hauler behind a full-size truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco adjustable hi\/low hitch shank is the piece that gets your trailer sitting level behind a heavy-duty truck or a big RV. It's a forged steel shank built for a 2-1\/2 inch by 2-1\/2 inch receiver, the larger square opening you'll find on one-ton trucks and heavier tow rigs. Slide it in, set your height, and you've got a solid base for the rest of your towing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole point of an adjustable shank is height. The 12 inch shank gives you room to work with, and the six mounting holes let you dial the height in real increments instead of eyeballing it. Run it in the low position and you get a 5.75 inch drop, which is what you want when your trailer's coupler sits below the truck's receiver. Flip the shank over and you bring the coupler up instead. That hi\/low flexibility is why folks reach for a shank like this rather than a fixed ball mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how it plays out at the hitch. Say your travel trailer sits an inch or two low when you couple it to a stock truck. Drop the shank into the low position, snug it up, and the trailer levels out. Swap to a taller trailer or a different truck down the road, and you flip the shank and reset the holes. One part covers a range of setups, which is handy if you tow more than one trailer or you change tow vehicles now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does level matter so much? A trailer that tows level tracks straight down the road. The tires wear evenly, the trailer brakes bite the way they were designed to, and sway stays under control. When the nose rides high or low, weight shifts off the axles that are supposed to carry it, and you feel it in every crosswind and every semi that passes you. Getting the height right isn't cosmetic. It's how a heavy trailer stays planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamco forged this shank from steel because a 2-1\/2 inch receiver usually means real weight behind the truck. Forged steel handles the constant load and the road shock better than a lighter part would, and it's the kind of piece you bolt in once and stop thinking about. There's no flex where you don't want it and no drama on rough pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Owners running larger travel trailers, toy haulers, and the kind of tow vehicle that came with the bigger 2-1\/2 inch receiver from the factory. If you've stepped up to a one-ton truck or you're pulling something with real tongue weight, the 2-1\/2 inch shank is what fits your setup. It's also the right starting point when you're building out a weight-distribution system and need an adjustable base to get the head at the correct height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes. This is the adjustable shank itself. Pair it with the weight-distribution head and a hitch ball rated for your trailer's tongue weight, and always check that your receiver and your trailer are rated for the load you're pulling. The shank is only as strong as the weakest link in the chain, so match everything to your heaviest trailer, not your lightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward. Slide the shank into the receiver, pick your height using the six holes, and run the bolts to the torque your hitch head calls for. After your first trip, pull over and check the hardware again. New setups tend to settle in over the first few miles, and it's worth a quick two minute recheck to know everything's still tight and torqued. Do that once and you're set for the rest of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable hi\/low design levels your trailer whether the coupler rides above or below the receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 inch shank length gives extra reach for larger tow setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5.75 inch drop in the low position for trailers that ride lower than the truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSix mounting holes let you fine-tune ride height in real increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits 2-1\/2 inch by 2-1\/2 inch receivers on heavy-duty trucks and RVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForged steel construction stands up to years of heavy towing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks as the adjustable base shank for a weight-distribution hitch head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size receiver does this shank fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt fits a 2-1\/2 inch by 2-1\/2 inch receiver, the larger square opening found on one-ton trucks and heavier tow vehicles. It won't fit a standard 2 inch receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much drop does it give?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get a 5.75 inch drop when the shank is set in the low position. Because it's an adjustable hi\/low design, you can flip it over to raise the coupler instead when your trailer sits higher than the receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does adjustable hi\/low mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt means you can set the shank for either a drop or a rise, and fine-tune the exact height using the six mounting holes. That lets you level the trailer whether its coupler sits below or above your truck's receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is the shank?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe shank is 12 inches long, which gives you extra reach and room to work when setting up a larger trailer or a weight-distribution head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy does it have six mounting holes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe six holes let you dial in the ride height in real increments instead of guessing. You pick the position that levels your trailer and bolt it in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it made of forged steel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Camco forges this shank from steel so it stands up to the constant load and road shock that come with towing off a 2-1\/2 inch receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this with a weight-distribution system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it's designed as the adjustable base shank for a weight-distribution hitch head. You pair it with the head and a hitch ball rated for your trailer's tongue weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of trailers is this meant for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt suits owners running larger travel trailers and toy haulers behind a tow vehicle that came with the bigger 2-1\/2 inch receiver. 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