Trailer Hitch Extended Ball Mount For F-250 Towing Lance Camper With 24-Inch Overhang
Question:
I have a F250 short box with a Lance camper that has a 24inch overhang. I want to tow a trailer with a GVWR of about 7k lbs, maybe lighter. I know you can do a hitch extension, but would that just be to a ball mount? How could I secure the trailer better as you would with a weight distribution hitch?
asked by: Owen
Expert Reply:
The problem with using an extension on a trailer hitch is that adapters will reduce the towing and tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent.
You can find ball mounts that are extended and do not reduce the capacity. We do offer extended ball mounts like part # C45270 that I recommend, and may work for you. This ball mount has a 2-inch rise or a 4-inch drop and measures 13-inches center of hitch pin hole to center of hitch ball hole. This ball mount has a 7,500-lb capacity.
For a ball mount that has a 3/4-inch rise or 2-inch drop and a 7,500-lb capacity and measures 15-3/4 inches I recommend part # D-26.
The hitch box extension you came from, part # RP45292 is designed to fit 2-1/2 inch receiver openings and reduces the receiver to a 2-inch opening for standard ball mounts and accessories. This extension has a capacity of 6,000-lbs at the 24-inch extension, and 4,500-lbs at the 34-inch extension.
I have attached a link to the long ball mounts we offer you can check out. Use the filters on the product page to find a ball mount that will work for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Class III Drawbar - 2" Rise - 4" Drop - 13" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
more information >
Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop - 12-5/8" Long
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Hitch Box Extension and Reducer for Titan 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches, 24" - 34" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 24 - 34 Inch Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- 6000 lbs
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 42" Long
- Search Results: trailer hitch receiver extension
- Search Results: overload springs
- Shop: Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit - Tandem Axle - Qty 2
- Search Results: 36 hitch extension
- Search Results: torque lift super hitch
- Shop: Reese Weight Distribution System w Shank - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Shop: TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension - 3" Ford Super Duty Factory Hitch - 42" Long
- Shop: TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension - 3" Ford Super Duty Factory Hitch - 48" Long
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - Dual 2" Receivers
- Search Results: torklift hitch
- Shop: Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
- Search Results: torklift supertruss
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: Wiring a Camper Shell Third Brake Light on a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
- Search Results: 44649
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: 10k Dexter Replacement Hub for a 8-415
- Video: Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System Review RU-18-TA-00302588
- Video: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Rear Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers Review
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Q&A: Replacement Hub Needed for Lippert 122093 Hub on 5,200 lbs Axle
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Q&A: Bearings and Seal Used for AL-KO 7290 Trailer Hubs for #99 Spindles
on Hitch Adapters
