Recommendation for Towing a Trailer with a Hitch Extension
Question:
Hello, My camper weight is about 7300lbs with around 900lb tongue weight that I will be pulling, At least that is what I measured with the truck scales, I unhooked the camper with just the jack on the scale to get the tongue weight. I want to use the curt C15809 2 1/2 in. receiver with either the curt C45048 or the reese RP45292. I have a weight distribution hitch I will use as well. Also with those extensions, I notice they are not totally flat, how much do they angle up, or if on a flat surface how much will they angle up? I have another extension I am running off the stock truck hitch to hold something and want to make sure they wont hit eachother. Thanks for your input again.
asked by: Eric
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V Commercial Duty - 2-1/2" # C15809 is a great option for your 2011 Ram 2500 as long as you are okay with a 24 inch hitch extension like # C45048. This will give you a gross trailer weight of 8,000 lbs when used with weight distribution, so a weight distribution system would be required.
Your other option is to use the TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - Dual 2" Receivers # TLD1102 instead of the Curt hitch and then use the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 21" Long # TLE1521 which will give you a system that utilizes both receivers for stability and can tow a trailer up to 7500 lbs and 750 lb tongue weight without weight distribution or rated for up to 14,000 lbs with weight distribution. This is a much stronger option, but is also higher cost.
If you want weight distribution, I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66559 for a 2 inch receiver tube or extension. For a 2-1/2 inch extension you would also need the 2-1/2 shank like # RP54976.
I recommend using weight distribution so that you have a more controlled ride as you will already be extending the pivot locations, so having that additional weight dispersion and anti-sway is the route to go in my opinion.
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Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 34" Long
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- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 24 - 34 Inch Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- 6000 lbs
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Hitch Box Extension and Reducer for Titan 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches, 24" - 34" Long
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- Hitch Extender
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- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
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- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW
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- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"
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- 1700 lbs TW
- 17000 lbs GTW
- 20000 lbs WD GTW
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- Visible Cross Tube
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2700 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
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- Visible Cross Tube
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Eric
6/14/2018
Hello, My camper weight is about 7300lbs with around 900lb tongue weight that I will be pulling, At least that is what I measured with the truck scales, I unhooked the camper with just the jack on the scale to get the tongue weight. I want to use the curt C15809 2 1/2 in. receiver with either the curt C45048 or the reese RP45292. I have a weight distribution hitch I will use as well. Also with those extensions, I notice they are not totally flat, how much do they angle up, or if on a flat surface how much will they angle up? I have another extension I am running off the stock truck hitch to hold something and want to make sure they wont hit eachother. Thanks for your input again.