Posted 2015-02-25 7:37 PM (#162688) Subject: What type of hitch extender?
Regular
Posts: 99 Location: Phoenix AZ
Will someone please tell me how to determine what type of hitch extender I need for towing a bumper pull with a cab over camper on the truck? I have a F250 short bed and need to keep the tail gate down to accommodate the light weight pop up camper. The trailer is a Circle J two horse slant with a tapered nose. Thanks.
Posted 2015-02-25 10:42 PM (#162692 - in reply to #162688) Subject: RE: What type of hitch extender?
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Hitch_Accessories-sf-Hitch_Adapter-... But note any hitch extender you use will DRASTICALLY reduce your GTW...and some vendors like Blue Ox will state Note: This hitch extender is designed for using hitch-mounted accessories or for flat towing only. Do not use to tow a trailer. Using this extension will reduce your hitch's tongue weight capacity by 50 percent.
Posted 2015-02-27 7:47 AM (#162706 - in reply to #162688) Subject: RE: What type of hitch extender?
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
You can also purchase some 2" square bar stock, ease the edges with a grinder, buy a new or used head and have it welded together, after first determining the proper weighted ride height. When we had truck campers and BP hitches, this was necessary. I was able to have the hitch assy finished for $60. As Paul has indicated, the hitch weight capacity is reduced by the additional length of the addition. We installed Timbrens because of the camper, which also resolved the weight/stability issues.
What type of hitch extender?
