Can 18 Inch Hitch Extension be Used With 2 Inch Drop Ball Mount
Question:
i have a 2000 ford f350 dually...i have a lance 915 slide in camper. i am wanting to tow a 1997 two horse bumper pull with this set up. question is can the stock reese hitch, class iv, use the 18 inch extension and 2 inch drop hitch to tow the horse trailer...the horse trailer is 3150 pounds Thanks
asked by: William J
Expert Reply:
Yes, your 2000 Ford F-350 can use a ball mount with a 2 inch drop like # C45310 with an 18 inch extension, the Curt Extender # C45796.
Keep in mind an extender will reduce the capacity of your trailer hitch, the Reese by 35 percent and the Curt by 50 percent.
The extensions will also need a pin and clip or hitch lock to secure to your Ford's hitch, the Pin and Clip # C21510 or Hitch Lock # e98880.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-3/16" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 3-3/16 Inch Span
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 9-3/8" Long - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
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Curt Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers -18" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 18 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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