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SteveC7010 · 10-31-2017, 10:12 AM

My Reese shank for the ball platform had two holes in it, allowing it to stick out a few inches further, but it is stamped right into the shank that using the more extended position lowers your weight ratings. Not a good option in my opinion for your situation. When I was pulling a 5,500# GVWR Sunline, it did not matter too much. But it will matter on our larger Keystones.

As pointed out, rotating the jack may give you enough clearance even if you have to drill new mounting holes.

Another option is to have a welding shop fab up a new mounting plate for the jack and mount it to the A-frame a bit back from its current position.

10-31-2017, 10:12 AM	#7
SteveC7010 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northville NY in the Adirondacks Posts: 2,128	My Reese shank for the ball platform had two holes in it, allowing it to stick out a few inches further, but it is stamped right into the shank that using the more extended position lowers your weight ratings. Not a good option in my opinion for your situation. When I was pulling a 5,500# GVWR Sunline, it did not matter too much. But it will matter on our larger Keystones. As pointed out, rotating the jack may give you enough clearance even if you have to drill new mounting holes. Another option is to have a welding shop fab up a new mounting plate for the jack and mount it to the A-frame a bit back from its current position. __________________ '11 Cougar 326MKS loaded with mods '12 Ford F250 SuperCab 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel Amateur Radio: KD2IAT (146.520) GMRS: WQPG808 (462.675 TPL 141.3)