Extension for Hitch Receiver to Allow Trailer Towing with Truck That Has Slide-in Camper

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I have a camper on my dually. The over hang of camper is 5 feet. So I need an extension so I can pull boat.

asked by: Michael T

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Expert Reply:

We do offer hitch extensions in various lengths to fit 2-inch and 2-1/2-inch truck hitches. These are shown on the linked page.

The issue with hitch extensions is that they typically cause a loss of hitch capacity, a 50-percent loss! This happens due to the additional leverage applied by the extension to the hitch tube. This is much like slipping a pipe over the end of a tire iron to give you more leverage to loosen a lug nut.

For this reason very long extensions such as the 60-inch TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitches # TLE1560 and their 48-inch model # TLE1548 require that the vehicle have a specific TorkLift SuperHitch dual-receiver hitch.

I suggest you consider using an extender along with an extra-long ball mount to give you the required clearance for the camper. Five such extra-long ball mounts are shown on the link provided, for instance, the Brophy # BM20 which fits a 2-inch hitch and provides 13-1/4-inches between the hitch pin hole and the ball hole.

You will also want to use two anti-rattle stabilizers to secure both the hitch extension in your hitch and the extra-long ball mount in the extension. The Blue Ox Receiver Immobilizer # BX88224 is great because it stabilizes in both vertical and lateral directions. A version is also available for 2-1/2-inch hitches, part # BX88225.

expert reply by: Adam R

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