How To Help Stabilize the Erickson Big Bed Junior Hitch Mounted Load Extender
Question:
The lineup: 2016 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, with Front mount hitch 65078 Rhino roof rack system RRVA150B-2,RRRLKVA, DK415 Rhino rack kayak carrier RR581 Darby extender DTA944 2 13foot kayaks Fifth wheel Have used Darby prior and always had hitch movement, lots of it, in all directions. Which hitch pin/stabilizer/dewobblers do you recommend with this setup?
asked by: Kris
Expert Reply:
In order to help secure the Erickson Big Bed Junior Hitch Mounted Load Extender part # EM07605 inside of the trailer hitch receiver you can use the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock part # 63232 which works to both reduce movement and offers theft deterrence.
That said, this is a common complaint of the Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender and there can still very well be an issue with the connection point for the top portion of the extender so a better all around option is to upgrade to the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Bar part # RTL002 which will be much more stable than the Darby Extend-A-Truck Hitch Mounted Load Extender.
Products Referenced in This Question
Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Span
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Universal Anti-Rattle Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Spring-Loaded Pin
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Lets Go Aero
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Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist and Support Bar for 2" Hitches - 49" Long
- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- 48 - 64 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
- Steel
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender for Truck Bed or Roof - 2" Hitches - 350 lbs
- Truck Bed Extender
- Adjustable Height
- 51 Inch Wide
- Hitch Load Extender
- Steel
- Black
- Erickson
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