Is There a 2-1/2" Hitch Extension At Least 14" Long For Towing a 7,500LB Trailer?
Question:
I’m looking for a 2.5” hitch extension that is around 14” long and has a 2.5” opening to but a ball in. I need to leave the tailgate down on my 3500 ram truck and tow a livin lite toy hauler at the same time. Trailer only weighs 7,500 lbs with a tongue weight of about 750lbs. I only need to use it once a year and will only be moving the trailer 39 miles so I don’t really what to replace the factory hitch and do a major upgrade. Is there anything that you can suggest? Thank you in advance for any help you can give me I greatly appreciate it!
asked by: Eric Z
Expert Reply:
The Curt Extension # C45048 is going to be the closest we have. While this fits a 2-1/2" receiver it only has a 2" opening and is 34" long or can be cut down to 24". To tow your 7,500lb trailer you would have to cut it to the 24" length and also have a Weight Distribution Hitch # FA92-00-0800 and a Wiring Extension # TLW6024.
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
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TorkLift Wiring Harness Extension for 24" SuperTruss Hitch Extender - 7-Way RV
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Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches - 24" to 34" Long
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- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
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- 24 - 34 Inch Extension
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2-1/2 Inch to 2 Inch
- 6000 lbs
- CURT
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