Extended Receiver For Weight Distribution Hitch On a 2021 Ford F-250 Pulling a Jayco 264 Trailer
Question:
I have an f250 w/ 21/2 receiver hitch. I already have the reducer sleeve to go 2 in receiver. Im towing a jayco 264 travel trailer gvw of 6000 lbs w/ tounge wgt around 550-700 lbs. I run a blue ox weight distribution hitch. Was checking to see if i can use this extension safely.
asked by: John O
Expert Reply:
The Buyers Products Hitch Extender # 3371804015 will reduce the weight capacity of your receiver by 1/3rd of its capacity. You will need to verify your capacities on your receiver on your 2021 Ford F-250 to ensure that you are not going to exceed both the tongue weight and total trailer capacity with this extender to use it with your Jayco 264 travel trailer.
A better option may be to use an extended drop shank like the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4500. This shank will get you an extra 6" over your standard 12" long shank which is generally all that you need to clear the tailgate to open fully with a tongue jack. This will work with your Reducer Sleeve # C45405 for your 2-1/2" receiver on your F-250.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt 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
- CURT
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Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 7" Rise, 3" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1400 lbs TW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Equal-i-zer
- Square - 3 Inch Drop
- Square - 7 Inch Rise
- Equal-i-zer
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Buyers Products Hitch Extender w/ Step - 2" Hitch - 12" Long - 17" x 6-1/4" Step
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 12 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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