Recommended 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Extension and Wiring for Boat Trailer Behind In-Bed Camper
Question:
I have a 2019 F350 short bed srw with a 2 1/2 inch receiver. I am buying an Arctic Fox 865 and would like to pull my boats. One is a 17’ Lund fishing boat, the other is a 21’ inboard ski boat, not as heavy as a runabout but heavier than the Lund. I also recently bought a 2 1/2” weigh safe hitch from you. What extension would be best for this application? I do not know the length of the camper beyond the bumper yet as I have not taken delivery but it has a 9’4” floor length. Thanks in advance
asked by: Jeff R
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you need about a fairly long extender and there unfortunately is not an extender that isn't also a reducer for your 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver. My recommendation is to use the Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 34" Long # C45048 which has the same capacities as the similar Reese # RP45292 and then use a more cost effective option for your ball mount like the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ball Mount # C45900. This will give you an adjustable ball mount compatible with the extension since your nice Weigh Safe ball mount won't be compatible. You also may want to consider using a wiring adapter like the Hopkins Heavy-Duty Trailer Coiled Wire Adapter 7-Way to 5-Way Flat with Nite-Glow # HM47025.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 34" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 24 - 34 Inch Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- 6000 lbs
- CURT
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Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 2" & 2-5/16" Balls - 14,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 14000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
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Hopkins Heavy-Duty Trailer Coiled Wire Adapter 7-Way to 5-Way Flat with Nite-Glow
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- 5 Flat
- Hopkins
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Hitch Box Extension and Reducer for Titan 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches, 24" - 34" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 24 - 34 Inch Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- 6000 lbs
- Reese
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