My dilemma was that my truck camper and trailer were too close to make the tight turns.  My choice was buy a super hitch extended hitch or see if a fabricator could extend the tongue on my trailer.  I had the tongue on the trailer extended and am very pleased with the result at a much lower cost than the superhitch option.  I also have the hd weight distribution bars which helps.  I asked a lot of questions about this earlier and got some feedback but not from many who had actually had the tongue extension.  I am pleased I went this routenot only because of the cost saving but when the ease of hooking it up.  Debbie

I'm glad it worked out for you, everyones applications are different and people who think outside the normal lines of thought are what makes the world go round. Those that don't are just along for the ride. JMHO

Here is the original thread, where you asked for help. 

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=8314

If I remember correctly, your original posting was last fall and I responded that I went a different route, and didn't recommend that you should do the same.

With favourable results, it's obvious that your welder/fabricator must have done a good job extending your trailer tongue. He and you both took a risk with the fabrication, but if it's done correctly, you can have a good outcome.

Boat trailer tongue lengths are commonly altered, to effect the correct tongue weight based on the various boat and motor combinations. Also by shifting the axle to the boat's cg ratio, a good handling rig can be produced. It's too bad this couldn't be as easily effected on a horse trailer.

Glad it worked out and best wishes camping

Gard