Recommended Trailer Hitch and/or Extension for 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 with Service Body

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Hello I have a 2017 GMC 2500HD with a Service Bed BAJA Chase truck it has a UTB body-the problem is My existing hitch Factory is too short thus cutting my turning radius when towing. I need a replacement hitch that will be Longer Please Advise Thank you!

asked by: Scott R

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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 hitch capacity by 50% unless you are using the Torklift Supertruss system.

If you have a heavy trailer, I recommend using the TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - Dual 2" Receivers # TLC1211 which is compatible with the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 24" Long # TLE1524, 28 inch long # TLE1528, and 32 inch long # TLE1532 as well as others.

If you have a lightweight trailer, you can keep your factory hitch receiver and then use the Brophy Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 14" Long # HE12 for example.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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…

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Answer 5

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 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

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 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 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 10

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 11

Hello Steve. I do have a good solution for you, but I cannot recommend using the Malone Adapter #MPG544. Since it is rated for towing only 4,000 lbs, your 8,000 lb towed vehicle would be double the max towing capacity. You are right about there being…

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Answer 12

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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