Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver to Tow 3,000 lb Trailer With Tailgate Down

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I have a ram 1500 and towing a 7 x 12 enclosed trailer. Towing around 3000 pounds of equipment. I really want to open my tailgate when I have my trailer connected. When I try to open it, the tailgate hits the trailer jack about right where the ram emblem is. Do you have any recommendations to fix this? Thanks so much.

asked by: Matthew F

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To tow with the tailgate down on your 2015 Ram 1500, what you'll need is a hitch extender, and the best option is the Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver - 14" Long # HE12.

This will give you plenty of room to put your tailgate down and tow 3,000 lbs. Keep in mind extenders will reduce your hitch capacity (including tongue weight), and most reduce it by a full one-half, but this extender only reduces it by one-third. This reduction should not be an issue for a hitch on a truck like your Ram 1500 but you'll want to verify it.

This extender has a capacity of 3,500 lbs towing and 350 lbs tongue weight which you'll also need to abide by. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Hitch Extender # HE12.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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 3

Adding a hitch extender to your setup does reduce the tongue weight and towing capacity by 50% so we would need to find an extender that's rated around the 10,000lb range to be safe. You'll also need to take into account the size of your…

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Answer 4

The first thing you will need to do is find the tongue weight of your trailer. This information will be required in order to determine if you can use an extension. I recommend using a scale like the etrailer Trailer Tongue Weight Scale #e99044. I am…

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Answer 5

For your 2017 GMC 2500, the service body issue isn't solved with just a hitch swap. Instead you will need a long ball mount like #BM20 or a hitch extender for the additional clearance needed. The addition of a hitch extender will reduce your…

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Answer 6

Using an additional extender, like part #HE12, is very different than the rack, like part #K2TMC201, having a lengthy shank. The extenders like part #HE12 are usually made of two different sized pieces of steel that are welded together. The HE12 uses…

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Answer 7

The Brophy Hitch Extender for 2-inch Trailer Hitches #ST18 can be used to tow a boat trailer behind your truck-pulled camper. There are a few things that you will want to keep in mind though. Even though you can pull a boat trailer behind a bumper…

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Answer 8

The longest hitch extension for a 2 inch receiver with the highest towing capacity is the #ST18 from Reese. The extender has a 3,500 lb towing capacity. Keep in mind that using an extender like this particular one will lower your hitch towing and…

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Answer 9

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

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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

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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