Using a Hitch Extender to Keep Tailpipe Out of the Water when Launching a Boat
Question:
I just ordered this bar and now am questioning if this is the right solution. Every time I go to the lake with my pontoon boat I end up having to go into the water with my tailpipe under water. I ordered this extension to imply add length at the lake to launch my boat. Is this what I need?
asked by: Marvin T
Expert Reply:
If your tow vehicle has a 2-1/2 inch hitch opening then Curt extension # C45048 is a great option to give you more length between the vehicle and trailer so you won't have to dunk your tail pipe in the water.
If your vehicle does not have a 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver then this extension will not work. If you have a 2 inch hitch I recommend going with a longer ball mount instead of a hitch extender. On a 1-1/4 or 2 inch hitch a hitch extender will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. You can still use one as long as the tongue weight of the trailer does not exceed the reduced tongue weight capacity of the hitch.
The longest ball mount we have is # EA40 and it measures 14-5/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole.
Products Referenced in This Question
Brophy Ball Mount - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 14-5/8" Long - Aluminum - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Long Shank
- Brophy
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Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 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
- CURT
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