What Do I Need To Have To Tow A 42 Inch Long Hitch Extension On My 2008 Ford F-450

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I think my receiver is a 2.5inch and I need at least 42inch long. Truck camper on the truck and has tie downs built on to the hitch. Do you have anything that will work?

asked by: Roddy A

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To be able to tow a 42 inch hitch extension you will first need to know what hitch that you currently have on your truck, the hitch needs to be a Torklift Hitch # TLF1002-30 to be able to tow a 42 inch hitch extender without splitting your tongue capacity in half.

The Torklift Hitch # TLF1002-30 is a dual receiver having both a 2-1/2 inch hitch and a 2 inch hitch. It has a bolt on installation with no welding required. The hitch has a black powder coat finish that helps resist corrosion.

If you already have the Torklift hitch or after you install it then you can use The TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers # TLE1542.

The hitch extension # TLE1542 has a sturdy steel construction that has a black powder coat finish that helps resist corrosion. This extender has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 6,000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 600 pounds.

The TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 42 inch SuperTruss or Cannon Hitch Extender # TLW6042 will extend your truck's 7-way connector back to clear your bed-mounted camper.

I attached a couple review video links below.

expert reply by: Noah E

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Answer 1

With a flat towing setup like you mentioned you won't see any vertical weight on the tow vehicle hitch since there is no weight to support. It would be all horizontally pulled weight like you mentioned. From what we know about the Torklift hitch…

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Answer 2

To determine which hitch extension you will need for pulling your trailer behind your 2022 Ford F-350 with the factory 3" receiver while you are carrying a truck bed camper you will need to measure the distance needed for the amount the camper…

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Answer 3

The weight distribution hitch you'll want to use will depend on the GVWR and tongue weight of your cargo trailer; you ideally have a WDH that the tongue weight of your trailer falls right in the middle of the range. Assuming that you tow the…

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We have the TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension for 3" Ford Super Duty Factory Hitch #TLE1642. You will not be able to use an extension of this length with a rise hitch adapter. This is because the 42" hitch extender has to be secured with…

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We have 2 different 2-1/2" hitch receiver options for your 2024 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis and the correct one just depends on what you're looking to get out of the hitch. The Curt #C15800 is your classic hitch receiver while the TorkLift…

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The 48 inch size part #TLE1548 would be your best option as having a little bit extra extension would give you a little better clearance in tighter turns. Especially since your hitch is probably a little recessed under your bumper and extra length…

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Answer 7

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 8

If you have the Ford 3" hitch then you can definitely add it but, yes it would change the weight capacity. The TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension item #TLE1636 only has a 3,600 lbs towing capacity and a 360 lbs maximum tongue weight. If used with a…

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Answer 9

According to what Progressive Dynamics recommends, the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger #PD4560K18LS8 is the correct replacement for your WFCO WF-9960 converter.

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