How Can I Extend My Hook Up Point Further Back Without Using a SuperTruss Hitch
Question:
I have a 2001 Chevy 3500 Dually with a truck camper and a 6000lb boat. The truck camper skirt extends about 8inch past the trucks trailer hitch receiver. I only need to move my trailer back about 6inch to have full maneuverability with the camper on the truck. I also need the ball ped about 4inch down. Is there an option to extend my setup without spending over $1000 on a Supertruss hitch? I cant seem to find a simple product like an extended hitch that meets my criteria.
asked by: Brian P
Expert Reply:
Something like the Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long # 4285 is a route you could go. This Sturdy steel ball mount with solid shank measures 12" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole which is going to extend the distance past your bumper. It also has a 4" drop which will take care of the 4" down you said you needed.
If you need a 2" hitch ball we have the 2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank # C69FR.
or
If you need a 2-5/16" hitch ball we have the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank # 19286.
Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter # PC3 will fit to keep your ball mount in the hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- CURT
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Silver
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Long Shank
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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