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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• Comparing Reese and Curt 18 Inch Hitch Extenders
  
• One of the biggest differences between Reese adapter # RP11004 and the Curt model # C45796 is the warranty. Curt ball mounts and extenders are generally covered for 1 year. The Reese model though has a limited lifetime warranty. On both the shank that fits into the 2 inch receiver is solid. There isn't a difference in the steel wall thickness; you're looking at approximately 1/8 of an inch. Regarding the tongue weight capacity reductions: The Reese extender reduction has changed...
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• Longest Available 2-Inch Hitch Extensions for Use with Truck Bed Camper
  
• For a 2-inch hitch the longest hitch extensions we offer are the 60-inch # TLE1560 and 48-inch # TLE1548, both from TorkLift. However, these only work along with a TorkLift brand SuperHitch dual-receiver type hitch that has the strength and included safety chains to handle the extra stress from the trailer load being further from the hitch. To use one of these you will need to also install a SuperHitch. The longest standard 2-inch hitch extension that will work in any hitch is 18-inches,...
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• Recommended Bike Rack With Tilt or Swing for Truck Bed Camper Rear Door Access
  
• For your 2014 GMC Sierra with in-bed camper, I recommend the Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long # C45796. This will get your trailer hitch out far enough so you can add your bike rack. Using an adapter like this will reduce your trailer hitch receiver's tongue weight rating by 50% which should leave you in fine condition for a 2 bike rack. For your 2 bike rack, I recommend the RockyMounts BackStage 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" - Tilting - Swinging # RKY10002. This rack will securely...
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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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• 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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• Recommended Extra Long Ball Mount For 2001 Ram 3500 With 11.5 Lance Camper
  
• For your 2001 Ram 3500 Dually 4x4 with Lance 11.5 camper, I recommend the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount # 80232. This extra long ball mount will allow you to put the hitch ball center 15-3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch receiver. It will give you 11-1/4 inches from that hitch pin center to the closest edge of the ball platform piece. This is rated for 6,000 lbs. I recommend the # 63845 for a 2 inch hitch ball or # 19261 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. If...
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• Weight Rating for Tow Ready 18-Inch Hitch Fabrication Combo Bar 80818
  
• The Tow Ready 18-Inch Combo Bar # 80818 does not carry specific tongue weight or towing weight ratings since it is a fabrication part that will be used with other materials to construct a hitch. This is not a hitch extension like # C45796 or the others shown on the linked page. The actual capacity of this item depends on how it is installed, the capacity of the other components used to install it and on the capacity of the vehicle on which it is mounted. In an optimal installation...
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• Can I Extend My Hitch Without Using TorkLift Hitch and SuperTruss Extension
  
• The only other extension option we carry besides the Torklift SuperTruss extender that does not cut your tongue weight in half is an extra long ball mount. Traditional extensions such as part # C45796 cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch on the truck in half because it creates extra leverage and movement in your towing setup. The only extra long ball mount we offer that is long enough for your setup is the Hidden Hitch ball mount part # 80232 at 15-3/4 inches long. That length...
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• Extending a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch 30 Inches to Clear In-Bed Camper when Towing a Boat Trailer
  
• For a regular extension that fits a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver the longest available is going to be 18 inches such as # C45796. In order to reach at least 30 inches you would then need to use a ball mount that measures at least 12 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. But I do not know how much rise or drop you need to tow the trailer level. So what I did was include a link to the fixed ball mounts that would be long enough, as well as a link...
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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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• 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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• Recommended Extension for RV for Pulling a 2016 Kia Soul
  
• The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 8" Drop/Rise # RM-077-8 is designed to allow you to flat tow a vehicle like your 2016 Kia Soul and also use a RV rated bike rack or cargo carrier in the other receiver. It has a total tongue weight rating of 400 lbs, but your trailer hitch may further reduce that number. You can flat tow up to 10,000 lbs with this adapter, but again your trailer hitch may further restrict that capacity. You cannot use a ball mount with this adapter. From...
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• Availability of 2-Inch Hitch Extensions for Towing with 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  
• Curt Combo Bar # C49360 is a fabrication part with a raw metal finish that is intended for use in welding/fabrication. Examples of applications are adding a 2-inch receiver to a suitable vehicle or trailer frame. But we do offer hitch extensions that are made for use in 2-inch hitches like the one on your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. These extensions, such as # C45796 from Curt and the others on the linked page, have a powder-coat finish to protect them from corrosion and they do not...
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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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• Solution for Clearing Spare Tire on Jeep Wrangler for Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier
  
• We do have a large selection of hitch extenders that are designed for exactly the situation you described in your question. The particular extender you choose will depend on how much distance you are needing in order to clear the spare tire on your Jeep Wrangler. I recommend taking a quick measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole on your hitch receiver, to the outermost edge of the spare tire. You will just need to make sure you pick an extender that will reach at least this distance....
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• Recommended Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack to Use with Truck Camper and Maintain Rear Door Access
  
• I may have a solution for you, however the Thule EasyFold XT 2 Electric Bike Platform Rack # TH903202 referenced in your question isn't the best option for your particular application. With the carrier mounted to the hitch there is not a way to move the base out of the way so that you could easily access the rear door on your truck camper. As you also mentioned, the shank on the bike rack features a rise to provide better ground clearance but there is not a separate part or adapter available...
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• Hitch Extender for a 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed Towing a Horse Trailer
  
• When you use a hitch extension in a 2 inch or 1-1/4 inch receiver it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. But if you have a 2-1/2 inch receiver the tongue weight capacity is not reduced but usually the capacity of he extension is lower than the hitch so you would go by the lower rating. If you have a 2-1/2 inch receiver opening you can use the Titan extender # RP45292 at the 24 inch length. That will give you a capacity of 6,000 pounds; 8,000 when using...
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• Hitch Extender to Tow a Trailer for 2011 Ford F-450 with 2017 Mammoth Camper in Bed
  
• You might not need a hitch extender. It is possible that a long ball mount will have the length needed to provide clearance for towing the trailer. Ball mount # 80232 measures 16 inches from the center of the pin hole to the center of the ball hole. It is rated for 6,000 pounds gross trailer weight and it has a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop. It fits a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver so if you have the factory 2-1/2 inch receiver you would also need to use a reducer sleeve such as # C45405. A...
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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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• 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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• Roller Bunk Compatibility with Aluminum Boats and Trailer Tongue Extension Options
  
• Our roller bunk manufacturers do not exclude aluminum boats, however, one issue that you could run into when using roller bunks on an aluminum boat is that the only support the boat's hull will have is the small surface of the rollers. If the boats hull is not strong enough to support it's weight on the small surface area of the rollers, then you could see dimpling on the hull from the rollers. A carpeted bunk provides more surface area for the boats hull to rest on. I spoke with my...
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