Recommended Extended Ball Mount for 2 Receiver

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I’m looking for a hitch extender that’s 34-36” for a 2x2 receiver on a 05 chevy 3500

asked by: John

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The longest hitch extender that fits a 2" receiver is going to be the 18" Draw-Tite Hitch Extender item # HE18.

You would need to change out the hitch in your 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 to the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C15703 to use the Hitch Box Extension and Reducer for Titan 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches item # RP45292 as it only fits 2-1/2" hitches.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

There are many factors that go into determining a weight rating for a ball mount. The Bropy Ball Mount #BM20 for instance with having the extra long 13-1/4" ball mount to center pin hole will create more leverage on the receiver tube. The same…

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Typically the ball mounts that are longer or have large drops/rises have lower capacities than ones that are more standard in dimensions. This is designed to help take care of the capacity reduction question you mentioned since there isn't a hard…

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Technically any additional length is going to increase leverage on the trailer hitch. But there isn't an exact standard length ball mount so going super technical on how much the force multiplied when the ball mount is beyond a certain length is…

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Going with a longer ball mount for your situation would be a great solution. The only real downside is that you might be more likely to bang your shin against the ball mount since it will be sticking out further, but the increased length does not…

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If you have a 2 inch hitch we do not have any solutions for this. If you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch, we don't have 48" but can go 34" with the #RP45292. Depending on how the angle of the ramp changes a super long extension may not be a…

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It sounds like you're needing a longer ball mount like the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount #80232. This measures 15-3/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hole where the hitch ball is installed which should be pretty close…

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Any type of hitch adapter or extender will have the unavoidable side-effect of causing a loss of about half of your hitch's rated capacity, both its tongue weight (TW) and it's gross towing weight (GTW). Hidden Hitch extender #HE18 and Curt…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

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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Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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