Recommended Hitch Extender for H2 Hummer With Rear Mounted Spare Tire
Question:
I have an h2 hummer that has spare tire mounted on the back. I have a BW 2” tow and stow adjustable trailer hitch and needed an extension for the trailer hitch what would you recommend
asked by: Michelle G
Expert Reply:
You can use an extender with a B&W Tow & Stow like the # BWTS10048B but it will limit your towing capacity. The use of an extender will reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50%. You will be limited by the 50% hitch capacity or the capacity of the extender itself, whichever is lower.
I recommend the Gen-Y Hitch Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches # GY89SR. This measures 14" long which should be enough to clear your tire and is on the high end for extender capacity with a maximum gross trailer weight of 10,000 lbs and tongue weight of 500 lbs.
If you need a higher capacity for towing the only option would be an extended adjustable ball mount like the Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" Trailer Hitches # D900. This will not reduce the capacity of your hitch and measures 15-1/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Three Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Long Shank
- CURT
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Gen-Y Hitch Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 14" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 14 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Three Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- B and W
more information >
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