Weight Distribution Shank Tips (Canada)

Pickup towing a travel trailer on a Canadian highway
Towing

The WD shank sets head height and how far the head sits behind the bumper. Too short or too long fights level setup all season. Match receiver size, length, and rise to the head and trailer.

WD Shank 2 Receiver
WD Shank 2 ReceiverCURT 17121$153.22 CADSee the part →
We stock CURT WD shanks for two-inch receivers, with free shipping anywhere in Canada. Round-bar kits? Round-bar tips. Setup? WD setup tips. Hub: towing guides.

Length and rise

Measure how far you need the head behind the bumper for jack clearance and turning. Choose rise or drop so the head sits at the height the instructions call for with the trailer level. A shank that is wrong forces extreme head angles.

Hardware

Torque shank and head bolts to spec. Recheck after the first trip. Canadian washboard roads loosen WD hardware faster than driveway towing does.

Parts we commonly sell

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Official CURT context

Official clips from @curtmfg. If an embed stalls, use the YouTube link under the video.

WD setup habits

CURT · Official overview

Head angle, bar tension, and level-trailer checks.

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Weight distribution overview

CURT · Official overview

When spring bars share tongue weight across the axles.

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