Hitch Extension Between Slide In Truck Camper and Trailer Accounting for Capacity Reductions
Question:
Trying to determine what my best option is for extending my hitch to tow a horse trailer behind my 2012 F350 super duty dually with a slide in camper.
asked by: Aaron A
Expert Reply:
Since you have a F350 I am going to assume that you have a 2-1/2" hitch receiver opening. If you have a different size, just let me know and I will make refined recommendations.
To get some additional space (presumably to open the camper door) you could use an "Extender" like the 14 inch Curt # C45795. This fits 2" receivers so you will need a 2-1/2 to 2" reducer like the B&W # BWRHXA2182 if your truck did not come with one. However, the use of an Extender" reduced the tongue capacity of your tow vehicle by 50%.
What many do is to use a long ball mount like the 13-1/4 inch long Brophy # BM20 ball mount. This ball mount is rated for 10,000 pounds towing capacity and 1,000 pounds tongue weight. If you need more tongue or towing capacity you could go with the 13-1/4" long Brophy # BM20 ball mount rated for 10,000 pounds towing and 1000 pounds tongue weight. Neither of these reduce the capacities of your tow vehicles hitch. They do not add to it either - so check your hitches capacity as well.
If you need a really long extension, we have a Reese # RP45292 hitch extension measuring 34". This bar is rated to tow 4500 pounds and 450 pounds of tongue weight. I was initially concerned with the length and potential leverage but saw there were many "one year later" reviews where the customers raved about it.
The use of these hitch extensions will mean that you will need extensions for safety chains, the electrical cable, and breakaway cable. If you email me back with your selection I can recomend the correct extensions for you.
The caveats about extenders mentioned before still apply.
Products Referenced in This Question
Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Brophy
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B&W Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2"
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- B and W
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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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Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 14" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 14 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs
- CURT
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