I can't lower my tailgate on my 2014 F-150 when its hooked to my horse trailer. I just found out there are hitch extenders to add about 12" - are these safe pulling a 2 horse steel trailer?
Posted 2019-11-04 5:53 AM (#172820 - in reply to #172819) Subject: RE: Trailer hitch extenders safe?
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There are also varying lengths of ball mounts available. I believe I'd look for one that is long enough to let my tailgate open, without adding an entire foot. Surely you don't need a whole foot do you?
Posted 2019-11-04 8:19 AM (#172822 - in reply to #172819) Subject: RE: Trailer hitch extenders safe?
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Be aware the most hitch extenders are downrated to a lower capacity than you might need for a two horse trailer, the longer the extension, the lower the rating.
You could replace the tongue jack with a jack that sits further back in the tongue, or more easily, replace it with a flip up jack. The down side to setting the jack further back is that it likely would require some welding, etc. The down side to the flip up jack is that they tend to be a bit wobbley on the heavier trailers.
Posted 2019-11-06 8:09 PM (#172828 - in reply to #172819) Subject: RE: Trailer hitch extenders safe?
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Will look into that too. By the way, do you guys have a drawtite hitch? Would like to get your insights on that one because I was browsing for a new hitch.
Posted 2019-11-12 6:21 AM (#172829 - in reply to #172828) Subject: RE: Trailer hitch extenders safe?
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T-raylr - 2019-11-06 8:09 PM Will look into that too. By the way, do you guys have a drawtite hitch? Would like to get your insights on that one because I was browsing for a new hitch.
To the best of my knowledge, Drawtite is a hitch manufacturer. A good one at that. But they make many products. What exactly are you asking for or about?
Trailer hitch extenders safe?
