What Hitch Extension Is Best For 2021 Chevy Silverado LT With Lance Truck Camper?

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I have a 2021 Chevy Silverado LT with a 2019 Lance 955s truck camper. I will be pulling a 12 ft double axle utility trailer with a Polaris Rzr Sport 1000. The combined weight of the Rzr and trailer is a bit less than 3000 lbs. Please advise which extension would be best for my set up or let me know if you need more info. Thx.

asked by: Cindy

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Hey Cindy, thanks for reaching out. We may have an extension that will work for you. It will help to know exactly how long of an extension you are needing as this will be one of the main deciding factors. Let me know how long you need it to be in the comments below.

Also, another thing to keep in mind here is that using a hitch extended effectively cuts your hitches towing capacity in half. I am not sure exactly what hitch you have on your Silverado, but you will need to make absolutely sure it is rated for at least 6,000 lbs. Preferably it is rated for more than that since you would be cutting it super close with a 6,000 lbs hitch at half capacity.

The only way to add an extension without decreasing towing capacity is to use one of the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extensions like part # TLE1548. This requires installation of a TorkLift brand Aftermarket hitch, part # TL74BR. This would be the best, most ideal setup for towing a trailer with a Lance camper and extension.

If you can let me know how long of an extension you need, plus confirm the weight capacity of your hitch and I am happy to continue to assist.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Cindy

1/13/2025

Thanks Jesse. My hitch is rated for 7500 lbs...presently though I'm not sure how long the extension needs to be...have been trying to figure that out. I should have measured when the camper was still on the truck but I didn't...and now trying to find someone that knows the answer. I'll reply when I get it figured out.

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Jesse M.

1/13/2025

@Cindy I wish I had a way to tell you that but each setup is different so it is best to hook everything up and measure from there. If you can get measurements for the body of the Lance camper and compare that to your truck bed with the trailer hooked up you should be able to get a pretty good idea of the size extension you need for everything to clear.

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Cindy

1/13/2025

Also does that aftermarket hitch go around thw spare tire? Can't remember if it was a Chevy Silverado truck but I remember reading someone had a problem with that....

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Jesse M.

1/13/2025

@Cindy The TorkLift aftermarket hitch # TL74BR will not interfere with the spare tire. There is nothing about the spare cmentioned in the instructions, and if the spare were to be an issue it would definitely be called out in the literature. Here is where we stand now. The longest extension for your 2" hitch receiver is 18" long. If you need something longer than that, you will have to go the TorkLift aftermarket hitch route. So the length you need is really the last piece of the puzzle. When you find out post in here and let me know and I am happy to continue to assist.

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Cindy

1/13/2025

Ok good to know then....I'm thinking I'm going to need longer than 18 inches. I'm just curious why won't the Curt extension work that is 36?

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Jesse M.

1/13/2025

@Cindy Are you referring to the Curt Hitch Extension # C45048? This is for a 2-1/2" hitch receiver. I was under the impression that the 2021 Silverado LT had a 2" receiver but please correct me if I am wrong.

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