Option to Increase Turning Radius of Trailer Towing Setup Without Losing Weight Capacity
Question:
Thanks so much for responding but I don’t think that will work. I have the sway control hitch with chains. The ball is attached to it and goes into the hitch receiver.
asked by: Terry J
Expert Reply:
Hitch extenders can add enough length to give a better turning radius but the problem is that they cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. So your best option would be to go with a longer ball mount to gain the extra clearance without sacrificing capacity.
For example we have the Brophy Ball Mount part # BM20 which is 13-1/4 inches in length and has the same 6,000 lb capacity as your vehicle. I attached a review video for this for more info as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Brophy
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Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 8" Rise, 4" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1500 lbs TW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Equal-i-zer
- Square - 4 Inch Drop
- Square - 8 Inch Rise
- Equal-i-zer
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Curt Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers -18" Long
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- 18 Inch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs
- CURT
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Terry J.
2/18/2020
Thanks so much for responding but I don’t think that will work. I have the sway control hitch with chains. The ball is attached to it and goes into the hitch receiver.