Recommended 18 Inch Hitch Extender to Clear Truck Camper on Ford F-350

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I have a F350 super duty long bed truck, and would like to use my cab over camper with towing a two horse bumper pull. The camper extends over the back of truck about 18 inches. What would be a safe extension that would allow for probable 4000-6000 pounds towing?

asked by: ANN L

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The longest standard hitch extender we have available for 2 inch receivers is the Brophy # ST18. This particular extender measures right at 18 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch to the center of the hitch pin hole on the adapter's receiver. You can take a quick measurement out from the center of the hitch pin hole on your existing trailer hitch to see if this length will clear your camper's overhang. If you find you need a bit more length, you can also combine this with a longer ball mount such as the Curt # D-26, which measures 12-5/8 inches from the center of the pin hole to the center of the ball hole.

A couple of things though that you will want to keep in mind when using this or any hitch adapter is that it will decrease the tongue weight capacity on your trailer hitch by 33-1/3 percent. This adapter also features a 3,500 pound towing weight capacity, which is on the low end of your desired range. This is the highest rated 18 inch extension that we have available. Its 3,500 pound towing capacity can be increased to 7,000 pounds if used with a weight distribution system.

If you happen to have a 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver on your F-350, we do have the Curt Hitch Extension # C45048, which measures either 24 inches long or 34 inches long, depending on which hitch pin hole you use. It has a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. It will provide a 2 inch receiver on the other end.

I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on these products that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

The install of the weight distribution system you mentioned will add a bit more clearance between the trailer hitch and trailer so you'd gain a bit of clearance there. The best setup for a hitch extension type solution would be the replacement…

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Answer 2

Curt Combo Bar with 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver - 36" Long - Unpainted #C49360 was meant to be used in the fabrication of a trailer hitch. It is ready to be trimmed, welded, and painted so you will be good to go!

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Answer 3

Any type of hitch adapter or extender will have the unavoidable side-effect of causing a loss of about half of your hitch's rated capacity, both its tongue weight (TW) and it's gross towing weight (GTW). Hidden Hitch extender #HE18 and Curt…

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Sounds like you are looking for the part #C49360. This is a 2 inch hitch accessory tube that measures 36 inches long and has the standard 5/8 inch pin hole. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out as well.

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Answer 5

The longest extension available that will work with the factory trailer hitch receiver on your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the Draw-Tite Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 18" Long #HE18. You will need to measure from the center…

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Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Reese and as long as you are using the Titan Hitch Box Extension for 2-1/2 inch Trailer Hitches, item # RP45292, at the 24 inch extension length, there are no stabilization chains or cables required. Since your trailer is…

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Answer 7

Depending on how the angle of the ramp changes a super long extension may not be a great idea as it would either point the nose of the trailer up super high or down to low. The longest extension we have for a 2 inch hitch is 18 inches and it would be…

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Answer 8

The Brophy Hitch Extender with Step #ST18 that you referenced really just moves the location of your receiver back 18". You install your Weight Distribution (WD) system the same exact way, it will just sit further back from your vehicle. This…

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Answer 9

The TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" and 2" #TLD1111-30 is a confirmed fit for your 2019 RAM 3500 longbed. It does not require any drilling or raising of the bed but you will be removing the…

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Answer 10

There is a TorkLift SuperHitch that fits your 2012 Ram 3500 with a factory hitch that is welded on, though it is a different part number than the one you mentioned. There are two options for a TorkLift SuperHitch for your truck, one with a 2 inch…

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Answer 11

Thanks for the picture! To use the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension 48" Long item #TLE1548 with your 2022 Ram 3500 you are going to want the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver item #TLD1111-30. This hitch is custom fit and…

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Answer 12

A body lift does not affect towing since it's only the body of your vehicle that's being raised; the stock suspension and wheels remain at their original height. With that being said, from what I was able to research online, your 6 inch Pro…

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