Can You Use a 2" Hitch Extender When Towing to Let Tailgate Down

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I have a Rivian R1T electric truck. I also have a brand new Forest River Rockwood 2318G pop up camper that weighs 2600 dry, maybe 3500 lb with water and belongings. My issue is Id like to extend the hitch by 24 so I can put the tailgate down with the pop-up attached. Is this practical to do and if so what equipment would I need?

asked by: Michael B

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We do offer hitch extenders which can be used for towing but the big thing to keep in mind when using such adapters is capacity, as they reduce this by 50%. The longest extender we offer for standard applications is 18" like the Trailer Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers part # e48YR. The capacity of the adapter is 3,500 lbs or 50% of the hitch's weight capacity, whichever is lower.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 2

A junction box/7-way plug kit like Epicord #277-000141 or #HS381-9000 lets you convert the camper to match the 7-way RV blade type connector format. This avoids the extra connection points and potential trouble spots from using separate adapters.…

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Answer 3

There is not a plug and play adapter for your Lance connector that we are aware of. Typically this is installed by the Lance dealer. A junction box/7-way plug kit like #HS381-9000 is an option you have to convert the camper to match the 7-way RV…

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Answer 4

The proper extension for your setup would be the one that allows you to have clearance of your hitch mounted accessory and also allows you to still be able to pull the steps down. If the receiver tube sticks out past the camper too far then you will…

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Answer 5

I have two options that will allow for you to extend the connection point between your truck and trailer. The best option for you will depending on the gross trailer weight (GTW) and tongue weight (TW) of your trailer. As long as the GTW and TW of…

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Answer 6

The current Torklift tie down part #TLD3101 that you have installed on your 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 only fits if you have the factory hitch. If you go with the SuperHitch part #TLD1100 you would need to change your rear tie down to the part #TLR3503.

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Answer 7

We do offer hitch extensions for the factory 3" trailer hitch receiver on your 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty, but there is not one that is 24" long. The shortest extension available is the TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension - 3" Ford Super…

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Answer 8

The Curt High-Low Adapter #C59KR is designed for flat towing only. Curt doesn't even test it for accessories to give it a tongue weight rating. The Roadmaster #RM-048-4 is the most comparable with a distance of 9-5/8" from hitch pin to hitch…

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