Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long
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CURT Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8 Inch Extension
- 3500 lbs
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- CURT
Extend your trailer hitch receiver opening so that you can clear your spare tire when using your hitch-mounted bike rack or so that your trailer won't hit a rear-mounted propane tank when you make sharp turns. Powder coated steel resists rust.
Features:
- Extends trailer hitch receiver opening out from the rear of your vehicle to avoid obstacles
- Get extra clearance for your trailer
- Mount your bike rack without having to remove your rear-mounted spare tire
- Solid steel shank
- Resists corrosion with black powder coat finish
- Requires hitch pin and clip or hitch lock (sold separately)
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Hitch receiver size: 2" x 2"
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs
- Overall length: 12"
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to center of hitch pin hole: 8"
- Distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the shank: 2"
- Distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the weld of the receiver tube: 3"
- 1-Year limited warranty
Note: Using a hitch extender will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 25 percent.
45791 Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitch Receivers - 8 "
Item # C45791
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Customer Reviews
Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long - C45791
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (432 Customer Reviews)
Extend your trailer hitch receiver opening so that you can clear your spare tire when using your hitch-mounted bike rack or so that your trailer won't hit a rear-mounted propane tank when you make sharp turns. Powder coated steel resists rust.by: Josh10/01/2022
This was exactly what I needed to make my hitch work on a Grand Caravan. The adjustable hitch was too close to the bumper after installing the Curt receiver hitch.
by: Craig 04/28/2024
The extender worked as expected. No iss ues
by: Bruce 07/01/2023
This thing is an absolute beast! well made and solid, with an exceptional finish. Worked as advertised and cleared the spare tire on my Wrangler such that our bike rack could be installed correctly. An exceptional product!
by: David11/24/2017
The shaft length of a standard insert for a receiver hitch was too short to allow towing a 96 gallon trash can because the trash can lid was wedged against the tailgate of the ATV. The hitch extender has added sufficient length that the lid hinge can be dropped onto the trailer ball without being wedged against the tailgate.
David
11/24/2018
Still working as intended with no downtime or difficulties.. also useful as an easy tiedown point when transporting the atv on a flatbed trailer.
by: Alan04/06/2018
The hitch extension is heavy duty and I’m extremely happy with the quality. Service was superb and received the product in 2 days. Happy, happy, happy. Before and after photos are included.
Mike L.
4/6/2018
I just wanted to provide you with a heads-up that using an extender like the # C45791 will reduce the capacity of your receiver hitch by 50 percent, as mentioned on the product page.
by: Flopinknoxville12/19/2019
Great. Extended my hitch just enough to keep my truck bumper from hitting my v-nose trailer. It greatly reduces the weight ratio, but length works out great.
David S.
1/27/2021
Actually I bought a superduty and took extender out. Went with new B&W hitch on new truck. But the extender worked great on the f150
by: Bill K10/09/2017
I purchased this extension to use with my front end Curt Class 3 receiver hitch. This setup was installed for use of my Warn Wench that is installed in a portable receiver cradle that I use on either the front or rear of my truck. I chose this extension because of the solid shank that made it stronger than most other I shopped. As all extensions reduce the hitch weight rating, this one provided the least amount of reduction. I am very happy with my purchase and it works as advertised.
by: Jennifer 10/06/2023
Heavy metal, fit current hitch well. Good extention for Thule bike rack.
by: Roger02/09/2015
Great product, excellent website, very user friendly (the "how to" videos were especially helpful in making sure the product I was ordering was the right one), highly responsive customer relations department. The hitch extender worked correctly the first time, and fits perfectly with my new Thule bike rack (see photos). I highly recommend eTrailer!
by: Edward10/16/2021
super fast shipping and worked perfect as described this was for my personal lowered c-10 1970 step side I wanted my hitch hidden behind the lic plate and was having some clearance issues with the plate as it had to flip up not down to clear my hitch We use the m a,lot at work for hitches trailer parts ect with supply chain issues they take the time to call you and offer other solutions if not in stock for your on online orders excellent customer service
by: Robert09/17/2019
Received the 8” extension and it does exactly what I needed it to do. Matches up nicely with the Curt hitch on my SUV. Now I need not worry about how closely my trailers come to the rear end. Fast delivery and great support.
by: Bruce02/27/2021
I got this for my side by side as the receiver was mounted too far underneath the unit to be practical. This adapter moved it out to just the right spot. I use my SxS to move my trailers around my property mostly, & it works great.
by: Dave03/07/2021
Put a receiver underneath my travel trailer and I needed to Ring the receiver out 8 inches from underneath the trailer and it fit perfect and it’s heavy duty And with the anti-rattle device I got from etrailer it works perfect.
by: Alan08/13/2021
Works well, allows for oversized spare tire on the back of the Jeep to clear the teardrop trailer tongue jack.
*** Packaging was horrible. Placed in a cardboard box w/ no packing material, box was destroyed on arrival, and damaged / chipped paint. If you are going to charge us for shipping at least package the product so it will not be destroyed in normal shipping ***
Sierra K.
8/19/2021
Thank you for your review and I apologize about the shipping damage. Customer Service will be reaching out to you.
by: Art 06/27/2023
Waited to answer, pkg arrived empty, called etrailer to advise, you shipped replacement right away and it has arrived. Thank you so much
by: Stevie E06/30/2019
This extender worked perfectly. It is the perfect length to clear the spare tire on my Jeep. I haven’t noticed any problems with the additional tongue weight that this supposedly adds. It’s a better solution than removing my spare tire. I’m pulling a 17.5 foot bass boat.
by: Drfranz12/05/2019
Way too much play between it and the receptacle. I use it for a bicycle rack and the whole thing wobbles too much. I still use it, but it's unnerving.
by: Helen 01/11/2024
As usual you always have what I need. Thank you also for rapid, reasonable shipping.
by: Larry03/31/2020
Great product, very heavy duty. Allowed me to mount bike rack behind a large Jeep tire. Easy ordering and quick shipping.
by: SW04/30/2023
Didn't work for my jeep because of the 35 inch tire attached to the tailgate.
by: Celia06/24/2023
Both products excellent.
by: Elden08/07/2022
I'm sure the product was good as etrailer is always excellent. But when we got back two of the pieces were in the box but the curt hitch extender was not. The box had a hole in it and was tapped over. Who knows what happened.
Jenny N.
8/13/2022
Thank you for letting us know. I will have our customer service team reach out to you.
by: George07/07/2023
Well made and finished. It was exactly what I needed. The product was delivered earlier than promised. I like doing business with eTrailer.
by: Kenneth03/31/2018
I purchased this Extender for my RV. The factory hitch was installed right under the bumper which made it very difficult to get the trailer hitch on top of the ball. With the extender, it is a snap to hook up my trailer without damaging the fiberglass bumper.
The extender is extremely heavy duty and well made. I am thrilled with my purchase and it sure make my trailer hookup much easier.
Kenneth K.
3/31/2019
Fantastic
by: Harry07/10/2015
Ordered the Curt bolt on hitch for our 20015 Wrangler, along with the Curt Hitch Extender and the custom fit wiring from Curt. Never disappointed with Curt's quality and eTrailer's prompt delivery. All was securely packaged and the bolt on hitch was a breeze to install!
Harry
7/9/2016
Still performing like new!
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Mike L.
10/10/2022
You will want to keep in mind that using an extender will reduce the capacity of your hitch by half.