Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long

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• 36 Inch Hitch Extender for a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  I do have options for you but you cannot install two of part # C45796 together to get a total of 36". Doing so would completely diminish your trailer hitches weight capacity. The most cost effective solution I have for you would be to use part # RP45292 for 24"-34" or part # RP45018 for 41"-48". However, both of these options will require a 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C15860. The best solution I have for you to get a 36" hitch extension...
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• What Is a Good Anti-Rattle Device for an 18 Inch Hitch Extender
  Yes the Malone Anti-Rattle HitchLock System # MPG908 can work with the Curt Hitch Extender # C45796. In most applications a small amount of space rests between the larger portion of the extender and the collar of your vehicles hitch. The distance between the pin hole of the extender and the larger section of the extender is 3". This allows some room for the U-Bolt of the Malone anti-rattle device to fit. With the u-bolt being 1/2" in diameter you would only need 2-1/2" from the center...
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• Recommended Hitch Extension for Flat towing Jeep Grand Cherokee
  I have an option for you, but I'm afraid the Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long, part # C45796 won't work for your application. It has a capacity of 3,500 lbs, and from what I found, your Jeep Grand Cherokee exceeds that. If a 12" extension is enough for what you need, your best option, with a 10,000 lb capacity, is the Bue Ox Hitch Extender # BX88264. This is the longest extension with the highest capacity we have available for a 2" receiver. Otherwise, please let me know the...
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• What Is the Longest Trailer Hitch Extender for a 2000 Ford F-350
  The trailer hitch extenders we have for a 2" receiver tube will range in length from 7-3/8" - 48". However, there is not a maximum length for any one particular truck as it will vary based on how heavy of a trailer you will be using and what trailer hitch you have. The longer the hitch extender is, the less weight you will be able to pull. The longer hitch extenders over 18" (TorkLift SuperTruss) require a certain trailer hitch to be used. The longest trailer hitch extender we have...
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• Can Curt Extender be Custom Ordered for Length?
  The Curt Extender # C45796 is 18" long and cannot be custom ordered to be 36". The solution for you would be to Curt Hitch Extension # C45048 which can extend up to 34". I've added a link to a video review of this product for you.
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• Safety Chain Configuration When Using Hitch Extender to Tow Trailer
  When using an 18 inch long hitch extender like the Curt # C45796 you can certainly use two sets of chains like you mentioned, one set from the truck to the extender's receiver and one from the receiver to the trailer. Technically only the chains from the receiver to the boat trailer would need to be crossed to create that cradle for the coupler in the event that it becomes unattached. If you'd rather not weld on D rings to the extender you can also just use one set of longer chains...
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• Availability of 24" Hitch Extension for Use with 2008 Ford F-250
  The longest extender we have available with the single shank is the 18" Curt # C45796. Anything longer than that and you'll need to install the TorkLift # TLF1002 on your 2008 Ford F-250 so you can use the SuperTruss Hitch Extension # TLE1524. You will need to remove the OEM hitch to install the TorkLift.
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• Trailer Hitch Extension to Keep Trailer From Contacting Truck During Turns
  You want to make sure the hitch ball is out past the furthest point of the truck. An 18 inch extender like the Curt # C45796 will reach most of the way to the edge of the truck. Then any ball mount will make up the rest. We have a ball mount kit, # 989900, that includes two different ball mounts and hitch balls that may work for you. Depending on the rise or drop you need, if any, with your trailer.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Extender for use with Cirrus 820 Camper on 2016 Ram 2500
  We do offer many trailer hitch adapters that will extend the hitch receiver on your 2016 Ram 2500. The particular product you need will depend on how far out the hitch needs to be extended to clear your Cirrus 820 Camper, and the amount of weight you plan on towing with the small trailer or carrying with a hitch-mounted rack. You can take a measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch to the outermost edge of the camper to see what kind of clearance you will need....
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• Using Extra-Long Ball Mount vs. Hitch Extension When Towing with Jeep That Has Rear Spare Tire
  When towing with a vehicle like your 2013 Jeep Wrangler that has a rear-door-mounted spare tire you will probably need either a hitch extension like the Curt # C45796 that you referenced, OR you may be able to use an extra-long ball mount, which is actually a preferable solution. There are a few advantages to using a long ball mount versus a separate hitch extension like # C45796. The first is towing capacity. Extensions cause a 50-percent loss in hitch weight capacity. The other advantage...
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• Is 24 Inch Extension Available for Class IV 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
  The longest hitch extender that is available for the Class IV 2 inch hitch on your 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 is going to be an 18 inch like part # C45796. Please keep in mind that using a hitch extension is going to reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50 percent. For a 24 inch extension your Ram would have to be equipped with a Torklift Hitch, # TLD1102-30 for Ram with factory hitch or # TLD1101 for Ram without factory hitch. You could then use # TLE1524 for the extender.
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• Availability of Extra-Long Ball Mount and Hitch Extension for 2-Inch Hitches
  Hitch extenders such as the Curt 18-inch model # C45796 and the others shown on the linked page can give you more space between vehicle and trailer but they do so at the cost of reducing your hitch's capacity by half. This is true for virtually all such adapters. There are longer extensions that do not reduce capacity but these extenders such as the 4-foot TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension # TLE1548 require that your tow vehicle have their specialized dual-receiver SuperHitch. There...
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• Is the Shank on Curt Hitch Extender # C45796 Solid or Hollow
  The Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long Item # C45796 has a solid shank. I have linked a video review of this extender for you and at about the 22 second mark you can see that the shank is solid.
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• Hitch Extender Recommendation for Chevy Silverado 1500
  For a 2 inch hitch like what you'd have on your Chevy Silverado 1500 we have an 18 inch long hitch extender part # C45796 which would be a decent option. But you should note that with hitch extenders like this you end up cutting the capacity of the hitch in half due to the increased leverage so you'll need to keep that in mind and be sure not to exceed half of the capacity of your trailer hitch.
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• Recommended Hitch Extender for Kuat Transfer Bike Rack with Lowered Tailgate of 2017 Nissan Frontier
  For a Kuat Transfer 2 bike rack # TS02G to not touch a lowered tailgate on a 2017 Nissan Frontier I recommend using the Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long # C45796. This will move the hitch pin hole centers 18 inches and will also give you a tongue weight restriction of 350 lbs. Your Kuat Transfer 2-Bike # TS02G will work just fine with that restriction. If you want to further secure your rack and bikes, I recommend the Cable Locks and Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Rack...
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• Is Extender Needed to use a Bike Rack?
  You may need to use an extender with your bike rack if your vehicle has a spare tire and the rack does not extend far enough out to clear it. The Curt Extender # C45796 is 18" long and may work for you, but please remember it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by half.
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• Hitch Extender Compatibility with Long Ball Mount for Use With In-Bed Camper
  The Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long # C45796 can be used with the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 15-3/4" Long - 6,000 lbs # 80232 or the Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10,000 lbs # BH20. You may want to consider using hitch locks like # e98882 that can be keyed alike. Using a hitch extender will not reduce your towing capacity, but will reduce your trailer hitch tongue weight rating by 50%.
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• Availability of Longer Hitch Extension for Use with Helping Back Trailer Down Ramp
  The longest extension we have for a 2 inch hitch is the Curt part # C45796 which is 18 inches long. This could work for you but you need to keep in mind that using an extender like this cuts the capacity of the hitch it is installed in by 50 percent.
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• Hitch Extension Compatibility with Weight Distribution System
  The only hitch extension we offer that is compatible with weight distribution hitches is the Titan Hitch Box Extension and Reducer # RP45292. This product is designed to fit hitches with a 2-1/2 inch receiver opening and then reduces down to a 2 inch hitch opening. This means you will need a hitch with a 2-1/2 inch opening and a weight distribution system designed for a 2 inch opening. Without knowing what vehicle you have I cannot recommend a hitch, but I did attach a page that has all...
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• 18 Inch Hitch Extender that Fits 2 Inch Trailer Hitch
  The # D30 you referenced is for hitch fabrication and it sounds like you simply need a hitch extender. There is an 18 inch extension, the Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long # C45796 which you can use with a bike rack. The only thing to note is that the use of any extender will reduce the overall capacity of the hitch by 50 percent and that includes the tongue weight capacity. This is important because the tongue weight capacity of your hitch is the max weight your bike racks...
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• Option to Increase Turning Radius of Trailer Towing Setup Without Losing Weight Capacity
  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 Hidden Hitch Ball Mount part # 80232 which is 15-3/4 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.
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• Available Weight Rating of 2-Inch Hitch Extensions
  We do have hitch extenders for 2-inch hitches that can help with clearance needed when the truck has a slide-in camper in the bed and is towing a trailer. These are shown on the linked page and they come in various lengths and weight ratings. The longest extension that carries a 10K rating is the 12-inch Blue Ox # BX88264. The Curt extension # C45796 that you referenced is rated for only 3500-lbs. If your truck were equipped with a TorkLift SuperHitch you could use their 24-inch extension...
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• Hitch Extender Compatibility with 2 Inch Receiver Load Extender
  The Replacement Backbone for Thule 2 Bike Expansion Accessory 753-3588 will not work with your load extender, however I do have an option for you. The Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long # C45796 will work in a similar way and will be just 1 inch shorter than the Thule part you mentioned. This will reduce your hitch tongue weight capacity by 50% and you will want to consider the amount of torque on your hitch from having an accessory carrying weight that far out from your hitch....
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• Can the Curt 18 Inch Hitch Extender Be Used for Towing
  The Curt Extender for 2" Receivers part # C45796 can be used for towing but they do reduce your weight capacity but 50%. If you give me more info on what you are trying to do I may have other options for you but I typically recommend using a ball mount with long shank instead, the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount part # 80232 for example as this will not limit your capacity beyond the 6,000 lb rating.
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• Curt Hitch Extension for Application that Needs 6 inches
  The Curt extender part # C45796 actually provides 18 inches of extension. The part # C45791 might be a better choice as it provides 8 inches of extension.
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• How To Tow a Trailer with the Tailgate Down
  If you will be towing a 6,800 lb camper while also using the Curt Extender for 2" Receivers part # C45796 that means the trailer hitch on your vehicle will need to have a 13,600 lb weight capacity because these types of adapters reduce your weight capacity but 50%. A much better option for you will be to use a ball mount with extended shank like the Curt Class III Drawbar part # C45270 which has a 7,500 lb weight capacity and measures 13" from the center of hitch pin hole to center of ball...
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• Can Chains be Connected to Curt Hitch Extender
  There is not a place for safety chains to connect to the 18" Curt Extender for 2" Receivers # C45796 so you would need to get new safety chains as well; I have added a link to our selection of safety chains for you to check out such as the 60" # C19749. Keep in mind you will need Pin and Clip # C21510 in order to attach the extender to your current hitch, and that an extender is going to reduce the capacity of your current trailer hitch by 50 percent.
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• Will Use of a Hitch Adapter Reduce the Hitch Capacity?
  The Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long # C45796 will in fact reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50% which is something to keep in mind if you need an extension for either towing or using a hitch accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. I've left a link to a video review of this part for you to take a look at.
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• Trailer Hitch Extension for 2 Inch Hitch on 2019 Audi Q8
  I can certainly understand wanting to keep the wheels of your 2019 Audi Q8 out of the saltwater, and while there are hitch extenders that will add distance, there isn't a 36 inch extender that will work. The longest hitch extender is 18 inches, and there are three available that will work with a 2 inch hitch: the Curt Extender # C45796, Reese Hitch Extender # RP11004 and Brophy Hitch Extender # HE18. To secure any of these extenders to your hitch you will also need the Pin and Clip...
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• Recommended Hitch Extender for Adding Clearance when Towing Trailer
  Yes, you can absolutely use the Curt Extender for 2 Inch Receivers # C45796 referenced in your question, along with a ball mount and hitch ball, to tow a trailer. This extender is designed for 2 inch trailer hitch receivers and features a 3,500 pound towing weight capacity along with a 350 pound tongue weight capacity. It has an overall length of 23-1/4 inches and a distance of 18 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole on the trailer hitch to the center of the hitch pin hole on the...
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