Hitch Extender Needed with Gross Weight Rating of at least 5,000 lbs for a 2 Hitch Receiver
Question:
i am looking for a trailer extender with a gw of 5-8000 ? 2 inch
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
If you are looking for a 2" receiver to 2" receiver extender rated for at least 5,000 lbs we have the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender # RM-071-1075. This has a 7-3/4" extension with a 10,000 lb gross trailer weight rating and a 400 lb tongue weight rating. Keep in mind that using an extender like this will reduce the tongue weight of your trailer hitch by 50%.
Because of this I recommend looking into using a ball mount that has an extended shank like the Brophy Ball Mount # BH20 which is 13-1/4" long and has a gross towing weight of 10,000 lbs and a tongue weight of 1,000 lbs. This option does not come with a pin and clip or a hitch ball. you can use part # PC3 for a pin and clip or part # C23519 for a locking hitch pin.
For a hitch ball you can use part # A-90 for a 2" hitch ball or part # 19286 for a 2-5/16" hitch ball.
Review videos for the extender and the ball mount have been attached for you to reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" 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
- Long Shank
- Brophy
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- CURT
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7-3/4" Extension
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Tow Bars
- 7-3/4 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs
- Roadmaster
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