Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 8" Long

Hidden Hitch Hitch Accessories - 80307

Features:

• Extends receiver opening 8"
• Fits 2" x 2" trailer hitches
• Capacity: 300 lbs TW / 3,500 lbs GTW
• Black powder coat finish
• Has two receiver pin holes to accommodate for J-Pin
• Compatible with Draw-Tite J-Pin 63201

Please Note: Using a hitch extender will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50%.

80307 Hidden Hitch Hitch Extender - 8" Long

Video of Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 8" Long

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Hidden Hitch Hitch Accessories 80307 Review

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• Tongue Weight Capacity of the Hitch Extender, # 80307
  
• The maximum tongue weight of just the Hitch Extender, # 80307, is 300 pounds. The use of this extension will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent. So, if your vehicle or trailer hitch has a capacity of 350 pounds, you would be limited to 50 percent of the lowest rated item. In this case it would be 175 pounds.
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• Dual Reciever Extensions for Flat Towing a Car and Using a Cargo Carrier
  
• Yes we do have an adapter available that should work for you. You could use the Curt Dual 2 Inch Receiver and Extension, part # D-192. You could also use one of the Roadmaster versions, part # RM-077-4 or RM-077-2. These parts are only to be used with a rolling load such as a vehicle being towed with a tow bar and should never be used to tow a trailer.
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• What is the Useable Length of the Hitch Extender for 2 inch Trailer Hitches - 8 inch Long # 80307
  
• Yes, the Hitch Extender for 2 inch Trailer Hitches - 8 inch Long, item # 80307, is measured from the center of the hitch pin hole in the shank to the center of the hitch pin hole in the receiver portion of the extender. This measurement gives you the working distance that the extender will provide. The overall length of the extender is 13 inches. There is a smaller hole forward of the hitch pin hole in the receiver that is designed for the use of a J-Style Anti-Rattle hitch pin like the Draw
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• Is Hidden Hitch Trailer hitch Extender 80307 Compatible with Anti-Rattle Devices
  
• I pulled one from the warehouse, and the # 80307 hitch extender does have a hollow shank. It is compatible with anti-rattle devices like the # SR25219 anti-rattle hitch pin, which features a threaded nut that slips into the hollow portion of the ball mount or accessory shank. You can view a video review of the anti-rattle hitch lock at the link provided.
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• Distance from the Center of Receiver Hitch Pin Hole Back to Shank on Trailer Hitch Extender # 80307
  
• On the Hitch Extender for 2 inch Trailer Hitches - 8 inch Long, # 80307, the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole in the receiver back to the shank is 4-1/8 inches on the outside, 3 inches on inside. There is also a smaller hole nearer the receiver opening that is meant for a J-Style Anti-Rattle hitch pin like the Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin and Barrel Lockset for 2 inch Receivers, # 63201. I have included a link to a video that features this lockset below.
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• using Mobility Scooter Carrier with 1-1/4 Inch Receiver
  
• Part # 8303 is what you are looking for, but I would caution you against using it. Anytime an adapter or extender is used, the tongue weight capacity of your hitch will be lowered by half. Because the adapter will move the connection point between the shank of the carrier further rearward away from the receiver, more leverage will be applied to the connection. For instance, if your hitch currently has a tongue weight capacity of 300 lbs, using the adapter will lower it to 150 lbs. This will m
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2005 Jeep Wrangler X with Factory Rear Mounted Spare Tire
  
• Since clearance is an issue, I would take a look at the SportRack 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Rack, # A30901, which measures 12 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the first wheel loop. That will give you 4 inches between the spare tire and the nearest part of the rack. The pedals or handlebars of the bike may still contact the spare tire. The Swagman Rack, # S64670, offers 9 inches of clearance, 3 inches less. Both of these racks tilt in various ways which can be seen i
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• Do I Need a Hitch Extender to Pull a Trailer with a 2010 Toyota RAV4 to Clear a Rear Mounted Spare
  
• The spare tire mounted on the back of your 2010 Toyota RAV4 should not interfere with you being able to tow a small utility trailer. The tongue on the trailer should be long enough to allow you to have clearance around the spare. The spare should also be mounted high enough above the tongue of the trailer that it would not interfere with you being able to make turns with the trailer attached. You should not have to use a Hitch Extender, part # 80307, but if you decide to you should keep i
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• Hitch Extender # 80307 use on a Ford F150
  
• A hitch extender will give you more clearance from your Ford F150 to your trailer. You will want to keep in mind that when you use a hitch extender you cut the towing capacity of the hitch that is on your truck in half because of the increase in torque that will be on your hitch due to the increased leverage the weight of your trailer will have on your hitch. I attached an FAQ page on hitch extenders for you to check out.
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• Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter Recommendation for Flat Towing a 2009 Saturn Vue
  
• I would recommend you use a Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver # RM-077-2. This product has a towing capacity of 10,000 lbs and should have no problem flat-towing your 2009 Saturn VUE that weights approximately 5,000 lbs. When in use you will want the tow bar to be sitting as level as possible. If the tow bar is not level you may experience handling problems and tire wear issues on the front tires of the towed vehicle. I attached an FAQ on flat towing vehicle for you to check out also.
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• Will the Yakima HoldUp Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 Toyota RAV4 Using a Hitch Extender
  
• We have installed some hitches on a 2010 Toyota RAV4 and found that it can be as much as 9 inches from hitch pin hole center to the back of the spare tire carrier. Your 2012 will be very similar. The Yakima HoldUp, # Y02433, measures 12 inches from the hitch pin hole to the nearest wheel tray when folded down, and only 7 inches when folded up. The handle bars or pedals of a bike nearest the vehicle could also interfere. You are left with a couple of options. First, you could use an extension.
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• Recommendation for Carrying a Mobility Scooter with a 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  
• The only way to carry a mobility scooter with a 2009 Hyundai Sonata is to install a trailer hitch and tow a small trailer. All of the trailer hitches available for your vehicle are Class I hitches. This means there are limited accessories and limited tongue weight capacity. Fortunately we have a solution for this. First you will need a trailer hitch like # 60816. It comes with the correct ball mount, hitch pin, and clip. You will need a 2 inch ball, # 19258, for the trailer I recommend. Th
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• How to Figure Weight Capacity When Using a Hitch Extender or Extra Long Ball Mount
  
• One thing to note when using a hitch extender like the Hidden Hitch, # 80307, is that the the tongue weight and towing capacity of your trailer hitch will be reduced by 50 percent due to the increased leverage that is placed on your trailer hitch from your trailer. In your situation, even with the towing capacities of your hitch capacities reduced by 50 percent, you are still limited to the 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight capacity and 350 lbs tongue weight capacity of the hitch extender. I ha
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• Can a Hitch Extender be Used on a 2008 Land Range Rover to Allow a Thule Parkway to Be Installed
  
• You could use this Hitch Extender # 80307 to give you enough clearance to use your Thule Parkway 4 Bike Rack # TH956. The only issue is that when you use a hitch extender you cut the capacity of the hitch in half. So if you determine the capacity of your hitch, divide that in half and if the weight of the bike rack and bikes you plan on transporting is less than that figure you would be able to use a Hitch Extender # 80307. This product does not come with a pin and clip. You would want a P
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• Using a Long Ball Mount to Launch a Pontoon Boat with a 2007 Ford Escape
  
• For this type of situation I recommend using the longest ball mount that you can. The reason is that because a ball mount is one piece it will not reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch. If using an extender it will reduce the tongue weight capacity by 50 percent. For a super extra long ball mount I have provided a link to the available options. A ball mount like # 80232 measures 16 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole.
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