Shortest Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitch

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What is the shortest extender I can buy. Do they make a 5 or 4 inch?

asked by: Ron

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The shortest trailer hitch extender we offer for a 2" trailer hitch is the Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver part # HE06 which measures 7-3/8" long. We do not offer any trailer hitch extenders for a 2" trailer hitch that are 4" or 5" long. Please note that using a hitch extender of any length will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50%.

If you can tell me what you are wanting to use the hitch extender for I would be glad to see if we have any other options for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The problem with using a hitch extender is that because it moves the tongue load further rearward from the receiver opening, using an extender will LOWER the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent. If the hitch on your truck has a 500,…

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Answer 2

I went out into our warehouse and measured a Hitch Extender #HE06 and found that it is 12 inches in overall length, has a distance of 7-3/8 inches from the hitch pin hole to hitch pin hole, and has a distance of 4-5/8 inches from the 2 inch hitch…

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Answer 3

When you use a hitch extender you will end up reducing the capacity of the vehicle by 50 percent like you mentioned. So your vehicle that has a 2,000 lb capacity would then be reduced to 1,000 lbs total trailer weight and 100 lbs tongue weight. I…

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Answer 4

My suggestion would be for you to try and relocate the jack on your trailer. This would be the safest, most economical, option to solve the issue of your lowered tailgate hitting the crank on the trailer jack. Using a weight distribution system…

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Answer 5

The hitch extender part #HE06 will cut the capacity of the hitch it is used on by 50 percent. To determine the overall weight of your trailer you could take it to a weight station. To determine the tongue weight you can check out the help article I…

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Answer 6

The Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7" part #HE06 will reduce the weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50% or 3,500 lbs, whichever is lower. That said, it sounds like the tow vehicle will be well beyond the needs for…

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Answer 7

Six inches is the shortest 2 inch to 2 inch extender that is available. You could save considerable money by going with a 7 inch model, #HE06. The use of an extension will reduce the trailer hitch tongue weight capacity by 50 percent. You will need…

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Answer 8

We have hitch extenders that fit 2 inch hitches like our #HE06 which gives an additional 7 inches. I attached a link to a page that has all of the 2 inch hitch extensions we offer as well.

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Answer 9

When using a hitch extender there isn't a way to regain the lost tongue weight capacity regardless of what is used. Not even with a weight distribution system. However, there should be a higher tongue weight capacity for your vehicle when using a…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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