Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7"
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Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7"
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Brophy Hitch Adapters - HE06
- Hitch Extender
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7-3/8 In Extension
- 3500 lbs
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- Brophy
7" Trailer Hitch Extender
Features:
- Prevents hitting trailer or propane tanks when making sharp turns while towing.
- Has powder coated black finish resists rust and corrosion.
Specs:
- Designed for 2" x 2" trailer hitches
- Measures 7-3/8" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch pin hole of the extension piece
- Measures 11-5/8" long (overall)
- Measures 2-1/2" from end of shank (that slides into hitch on vehicle) to center of hitch pin hole
- Measures 2-1/8" from center of hitch pin hole to the 2" x 2" opening (for accessory)
- Has weight capacity that is the lowest of the following
- 50% of the hitch's overall weight capacity
- Load rating GTW 3,500 lbs; Tongue 350 lbs
- Load rating with weight distribution equipment GTW 7000 lbs; Tongue 700 lbs
Please Note: Using a hitch extender will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50%.
HE06 Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7"
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- Defective
Customer Reviews
Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7" - HE06
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (210 Customer Reviews)
7" Trailer Hitch Extenderby: Barb09/26/2016
I needed my bike to clear my bumper on a front hitch and this did the trick.
This extender is hollow so I was able to use anti rattle/ lock before adding bike rack.
Comments
Perfect solution and I use it spring through fall for my bike rack.
Barb - 09/29/2017by: Peter03/22/2021
I was foolish and probably lazy when I ordered a hitch extender from [another company] --- it was junk and did not fit an OEM Jeep hitch. I the one from etrailer and it fit perfectly and has held up nicely. I use it all the time and it makes attaching my cargo rack so much easier.
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I still use it all the time, not only with my rack but also with my landscape trailer. It makes connecting them so much easier. The extender started to rust so I painted it, but other than that I happy with my purchase.
Peter F - 03/23/2022by: Teresa09/17/2022
Would not work on our hitch. Talked several people worked there and no help. It was described to work for our needs. When returned we did not get all our refund back. Will never do business with y’all again!
by: L S Larsen05/25/2019
It installed and worked perfectly to get my bike rack beyond the spare at the rear of my trailer
It appears to be of excellent quality. Arrived sooner than expected. Always quality goods and service from Etrailer.
by: Jon G.10/20/2011
Great product. Just the right size for my Jeep. I have a stock '11 Rubicon and the tire was in the way for my new Yakima Swing Daddy bike rack. This item put it just far enough out to clear the tire but not far enough to be in the way. Etrailer had quick shipping and offered pics with measurements so getting the right extension was easy.
by: Danny 09/30/2022
Received the hitch extender on time and in great condition, as expected.
by: Matt H.08/14/2012
Another good experience with Etrailer. Easy site navigation and prompt delivery.
I needed this extender so my 'basket' will clear the spare tire on the back of my Wrangler.. and it does just that. The 7" gives you plenty of room. A 3" would probably be all that's necessary.
Also lets me flip up my Thule platform bike rack into the stow position.
Two thumbs up!
by: Robert07/05/2022
Very fast delivery from etrailer. The product was exactly as what I needed and worked perfectly.
Great service as always from the fine folks at etrailer!!
by: Kim F.06/13/2013
After being rear ended by an uninsured driver, I decided to beef up my OEM bumper. My factory hitch was recessed too far to put a drop hitch for my camper. etrailer .com was the only place to find a 7" extender. Best of all Made in USA. Great job of providing difficult to find products.
by: Steve Jeeper11/13/2013
Both hitch extenders work perfectly. Very well made. The dual hitch will help me cary a bike rack and cargo carrier on our next expedition.
etrailer.com repeat customer!! Good deals on quality products. They ship fast with great communication every time. Thank you!
by: Charles W09/08/2022
Works good, needs anti rattle.
by: Martin03/09/2022
Was loking for an extension for my bike rack that didn't wobble....TIGHT FIT!
No play what so ever!
Thanks for the great product!
by: Drfranz01/07/2020
Works great, especially now that I coupled it with a hitch stabilizer, as suggested by the great folks at etrailer.com. Best part of this piece is their customer service!
Comments
Its fine, and zero maintenance, so Ive forgotten all about it, which is the best part.
Drfranz - 01/08/2021by: Brian 09/08/2021
works just like its supposed to, gave me the extra room I needed for my bike rack to work with my Jeep.
by: Olivier08/12/2022
Does the job, seems to be sturdy, coating is thorough, finish is good. Time will tell!
by: Mike N.04/15/2014
I needed this to attach our bike rack to the trailer hitch on my wife's SUV, which was too deep underneath for the mail part of the rack to reach without pressing against the rear bumper with potential damage. The extender works perfectly and seems well made. The Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock that I purchased also works just fine.
Comments
What is the model of the suv
-- comment by: Andres c - 05/01/2014It is attached to a 2012 Lexus RX 350. The hitch on the Lexus is recessed too far under the body and the bike rack hitch did not extend far enough.
-- comment by: Mike N - 05/13/2014by: Jim C01/09/2014
Perfect extension for my 2014 Jeep. Extended the right amount to be even with the outside of the spare tire. Needed this to fit my Kuat bike rack on the back without touching the spare tire.
Comments
Still use weekly, not problems.
Jim C - 01/09/2015by: Owen06/04/2022
Vicky was knowledgeable and helpful in choosing correct items ! A pleasant experience...
by: buddy b12/08/2016
Received product but have not installed it yet.
I use multiple tow vehicles and multiple drawbar and other hook ups. With my 3/4 ton, 4-wheel drive Chevy Suburban I have no need for this extender, regardless of whether I am towing my cargo trailer or simply hauling my bicycles with a drawbar style carrier. Although when hauling my cargo trailer and then also putting my bike rack on the back of the trailer (a typical undermount hitch specially installed) I prefer the extender to give me a little more clearance for my bikes.
The issue I have is when I put my bike rack on the back of my 2015 Acadia. The hitch on the Acadia is mounted so far underneath the the vehicle (to allow a decorative plate to be used to enhance the looks of the vehicle when not towing), the the extender is needed. I will not use the extender when towing my cargo trailer because I don't really need it and don't want halve my towing capacity.
I will also use an anti-rattle bracket to reduce sway with the hitch extender I that regard I would like to comment on the reviewers who have commented on how this extender may be slightly undersized and loose in the hitch. I cannot comment on those reviewers applications and situations but I can say I want an extender or drawbar to be a little loose. The looseness can be dealt with by installing anti-rattle brackets. What is much more difficult to deal with is finding out your snug fitting drawbar was run through water, mud, or salt on winter roads and then left to set for several months. Trying to remove a rusted in snug drawbar is not my idea of fun!
Finally, the product seems to be of high quality and is very solid. Price seemed reasonable for the quality of the product. If I had already installed and used this product, I would fully expect the rating to have been 5 stars.
by: Mark02/23/2013
I bought this extension for my bike carrier on my Jeep Rubicon. I had the bike carrier for a while and it cost a good chunk of money, but when I put it on the Jeep I would have to take the spare off so the carrier would fit. This extension was perfect. In addition, because my carrier has a lock on it, the Hitch Receiver lock also makes transporting the bikes and leaving them on the car a less theft prone endeavor. The service from etrailer.com was awesome.
by: Jay G.05/27/2015
This item made it possible for me to use the Thule Apex bicycle rack on my 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with original equipment spare tire on tailgate.
It works with any hitch pin however I recommend item 63232 - Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - to secure a nice tight fit without sway or rattle while driving and also for the security of preventing your bike rack (or any trailer product) from being stolen while you're out on the trail.
by: Matt B.08/30/2017
I needed a hitch extender to accommodate a bike rack on my wife's '09 Range Rover. I found a review from "Sturdy and well-made 04/12/2015" on this website. The reviewer had the same problem as me and recommended the Brophy Hitch #HE06 and the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock #63232. I ordered both and I am glad I did. Great products!
by: Frankie Stephenson05/16/2013
Just attached to receiving hitch, looks like will work just fine, providing the clearance needed beyond the rear mounted spare tire
Comments
Working out just fine, providing plenty of clearance of the mounted rear tire
Frankie S - 05/16/2014by: Steve D04/18/2015
I needed a short extension for my front hitch so that the ball mount would clear the front bumper. This 7" extension with the ball mount I purchased is a perfect fit for my needs -- the ball doesn't extend too far in front of the grill and bumper. This enables me to leave it in place on my truck when traveling to fish (Added protection for the front of my truck when other anglers are backing trailers at the boat ramp parking area).
by: Bruce J.01/11/2012
Both hitch extenders and the reciever lock are all execllent quality, match website descriptions, and order/shipping/delivery communications are perfection.
7" extension fit like a glove for extending winch unit out past the bumper from the front reciever on the truck.
18" extender with step will be perfect for Hydra-Lift unit on the back of the RV. Will add bracket to hold 3kW generator under the raised Motorcycle, and step will also be very handy for access to top and check of MC/tie-downs when unit is raised and I'm on the road. Great!!!
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- Do Hitch Extenders Cut the Capacity of Trailer Hitch by 50 PercentWhen you use a hitch extender you will end up reducing the capacity of the vehicle by 50 percent like you mentioned. So your vehicle that has a 2,000 lb capacity would then be reduced to 1,000 lbs total trailer weight and 100 lbs tongue weight. I attached a help article on hitch extenders for you to check out as well.
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view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Extender for Spare Tire Clearance on JeepThe shortest hitch extender we have is the Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # HE06 which will measure 7-3/8 inches from hitch pin hole to hitch pin hole. This will also reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50% so your cargo load will be limited. This is a common option for spare tire clearance on Jeeps and other makes with the rear mounted spare. We may have different trailer hitch options available that have more clearance depending on your Jeep's year/model....
view full answer... - Hitch Extender to be Used with Thule Bike Rack to Help Clear Spare of VehicleThe best hitch extender will be the shortest one that still gives you the clearance you need. Since it sounds like you only need a little more clearance our shortest option which is the Brophy part # HE06 which is an extension that is 7 inches long. You should note that hitch extenders cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent though.
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