Can the Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 14" Long Be Used for a 5,000 Lb Boat
Question:
•Application: 2 x 2 trailer hitch recievers •Distance from center of hitch pin hole to center of hitch pin hole: 14 •Weight capacity:?Gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs ?Tongue weight: 350 lbs •Weight capacity when used with weight distribution:?Gross trailer weight: 7,000 lbs ?Tongue weight: 700 lbs To whom this concerns, What does this mean can I use this Safely to pull a 5000 # boat?
asked by: Ken S
Expert Reply:
The Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 14" Long part # HE12 as with any hitch extender will reduce the towing weight capacity of the vehicle. The amount at which the weight capacity is reduced will be 1/3 of the capacity or 3,500 lbs, whichever is lower. For example, if the vehicle is rated to tow 5,000 lbs then the new towing weigh capacity while using the extender is around 1,666 lbs. In regards to tongue weight which is the downward force on the receiver tube, this will be reduced in the same fashion so 1/3 of the capacity or 350 lbs.
In regards to the figures about using a weight distribution system this most likely won't apply unless you have one like the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System part # RP66560 for example.
I have attached a full list of options below but if you can provide the year, make, and model of the vehicle I may have a better option that won't reduce the capacity too much.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 14" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 14 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs
- Brophy
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