MaxxTow Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 12" Long

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• Hitch Extender For Adding Enough Space Between Trailer and SUV to Open Rear Hatch
  
• You can do that if you wish, but be aware that using an extension lowers the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. The further the load gets extended away from the hitch, the more leverage is applied. This leverage can damage the hitch or cause it or its attachment points to the vehicle to fail. If you can get by with the reduced capacity, I'd recommend the 12 inch # MT70024, the 14 inch # C45795 or the 18 inch # HE18. An extra long ball mount might be a good alternative. If you click...
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• Front-Mount Hitches for 2012 Nissan Frontier
  
• The two front-mount hitches we have for your 2012 Nissan Frontier, Draw-Tite # 65075 and Curt # 31241, both mount to the same points on the Frontier's frame and the bottom of the receiver tubes on both will be approximately 7-inches below the top of the mounting brackets. I measured both hitches in our warehouse to see if one offers more clearance than the other; they are virtually identical in this respect. Between the two I suggest the Draw-Tite since it has a higher vertical load rating...
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• Compatibility Of Platform Bike Rack With Jeep Wrangler Spare Tire
  
• The Thule T2 Pro XTB 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Tilting - Black # TH9034XT will need an extension to clear your rear spare. From the center of the hitch pin hole this rack is 7 inches to the closest part of the rack when in position to carry bikes and when folded is 5 inches to closest part. This is an excellent bike rack, so I recommend using the MaxxTow Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 12" Long # MT70024. This will reduce your trailer hitch tongue weight capacity...
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• Can Curt Clamp-On Bike Rack be Used on 2-1/2 to 2 Inch Adapter and Weight Distribution
  
• First to determine if Curt bike rack # C18013 will fit your existing set up you can measure the amount of free space available on the weight distribution shank. The clamp part of the ball mount requires just 1-1/2 inches of free space on the shank. It is not meant to fit on a 2-1/2 inch shank or adapter/extender. The regular e2 weight distribution shank measures 4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the support gusset. On most hitches the distance from the center of the pin...
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• Trailer Hitch Extender with a Step to Use on a Truck with In-bed Camper and to Tow a Trailer
  
• We actually have an extension that is 18 inches long, and has a built-in step on it. Take a look at # RP11006. Like you have said, by using the extension the tongue weight capacity of the hitch is reduced by 50 percent. But as long as the tongue weight of the trailer does not exceed the reduced capacity you should be fine. I would also urge you to disconnect the trailer before stepping on the step because the combined weight of a person on the step and the trailer tongue weight could...
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• Using the Swagman Semi 2.0 Part # S64686 on a 2017 Toyota Tacoma
  
• We have not yet tested the Swagman Semi 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack part # S64686 on a 2017 Toyota Tacoma but I can tell from looking at the tilting feature that it would more than likely not allow for the tailgate to be folded all the way down. In order to fold the tailgate down on your Tacoma with the Semi 2.0 installed you would need to use a hitch extender like part # MT70024 but this will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50%. The clearance you have between the vehicle and bike...
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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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• How to Extend Hitch Connection Between Trailer and Truck to Allow Tailgate to be Fully Lowered
  
• I have a solution for you, but the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7-3/4" Extension, # RM-071-1075, is designed to be used in flat towing applications. When flat towing a vehicle behind an motorhome there is less tongue weight on the hitch than when you are towing a trailer. That's why the Roadmaster hitch extender has a low tongue weight rating and should not be used in trailer applications. I recommend using a ball mount with a longer shank, like...
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• Hitch Extender to Allow Truck Tailgate to Lower When Trailer is Hitched
  
• We do offer 2-inch hitch extenders that can give you extra clearance for your F-150 tailgate. You can see these by clicking on the link I included for you. Blue Ox part # BX88265 provides 6-3/4-inches of extension and is rated for 10K.
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• Towing a Vehicle on a Tow Dolly Behind a Motor Home and Carrying Bikes at the Same Time
  
• Curt offers dual hitch receiver # D-192 but it does not have a drop. It is rated for 3,500 pounds gross towing weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. But using it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. I would normally recommend going with # D210 but it only has a 2-1/4 inch drop. Another option is to use a ball mount with 8 inch drop # AMSC8 with a bike carrier such as # S64664. But this may or may not work depending on how far it is from the face of the...
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• Recommended Hitch Extension for 2004 Ford F-350 with Camper Towing 7100 lbs Travel Trailer
  
• If you need 12 inches to clear your camper, you might be interested in the MaxxTow # MT70024. This hitch extender will give you 12 inches of clearance from your current pin hole location. Please not that using a hitch extender will decrease the weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent. It sounds like your vehicle has a weight capacity of 15000 lbs, and a tongue weight of 1500 which would be well within your weight limit even with the reduced capacity using the hitch extender....
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• Does Use of Cargo Carrier Reduce Trailer Hitch Capacity
  
• Cargo carriers like the MaxxTow carrier part # MT70108 attached directly to a trailer hitch without the use of an extender like the part # MT70024 do not cut the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. If this carrier was installed in your hitch directly you'd get the full capacity of the trailer hitch.
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• 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Extender Needing an Additional 11-7/8 Inches to Tow an Airstream Trailer
  
• If you need 11-7/8 inches, then you might be interested in the MaxxTow # MT70024. This hitch extender will offer 12 inches of clearance from your current pin hole location, and the overall length is 17 inches. I have included a diagram showing this for your reference. Please keep in mind that using a hitch extender will decrease the weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent. This may be a consideration for you since your Airstream weighs in a 6,400 pounds. Please check the towing...
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• Is There A Standard Size for a 2 Inch Receiver
  
• As you've discovered, a 2 inch receiver doesn't always measure exactly two inches by two inches. There is a manufacturing tolerance involved that allows the receiver to be a few hundredths of an inches larger or smaller than 2 inches, but still be within tolerance. Due to the fact that the connection between a hitch receiver and the shank of a ball mount or hitch mounted accessory isn't meant to be a precision fit, the tolerances are generous. These tolerances are common in manufactured...
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• Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier For Sprinter RV With Rear Mounted Spare Tire
  
• We do offer some hitch-mounted carriers that may work for you on the back of your Sprinter RV. Using an extender in any hitch will reduce the weight carrying capacity of the hitch by 50 percent so we do not typically recommend using those. One carrier you might want to check out is the Pro Series Cargo Carrier, part # 63153. This carrier's outside dimension are 61-1/2 inches long x 25-1/2 inches wide x 5-1/2 inches tall. The distance from the center of the hitch pin to the closest...
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• Can Rola Enclosed Cargo Carrier # 59110 Be Used with Hitch Extension
  
• If you use a hitch extender like the part # MT70024 you end up cutting the capacity of the hitch it's used in by 50 percent. So if you have a 350 lb tongue weight capacity that means you'd have a 175 lb capacity left over with the extension. The Rola carrier part # 59110 weighs 88 lbs so you'd have 87 lbs left of capacity with the extension. If you can get by with only carrying 87 lbs as the max this would work fine.
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• Recommended Hitch Extender to Gain 12 Inches Clearance Between Tow Vehicle and Trailer
  
• I'm a bit confused by your question, I guess I don't quite understand why you'd need to use an adapter to tow a trailer. If you need the 11 or 12 inches of extra clearance, use the MaxxTow # MT70024 hitch extender. It would install into your 2 inch receiver, and you'd install your 2 inch ball mount in the other end. This set up CAN be used to tow a trailer, but because you're extending the length between the load and the receiver on the vehicle, the tongue weight capacity of your hitch...
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• Hitch Extender for Use with MaxxHaul Portable Vise Plate to Allow Tailgate to Fold Down
  
• You'd have to use a hitch extender like the part # MT70024 which gives you 12 more inches of extension with the Vice Mount plate part # MT80356 to allow a tailgate to fold down.
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• Recommended 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2018 Jay Flight SLX 184BS
  
• Yes, in order to carry a bike rack or cargo carrier on the rear of your 2018 Jay Flight SLX 184BS I highly recommend the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13702 which is specifically designed for trailers and RV's and will give you a 2" receiver tube opening. As long as the frame rails on your Jay Flight do not measure to be more than 51" apart outside to outside then this hitch will be perfect for you. Please keep in mind that bike racks used on the back of a trailer will...
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• Recommendation to Extend Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2014 Toyota Tundra
  
• We have a couple different options available that will help to extend the trailer hitch on your 2014 Toyota Tundra when towing your Jayco Travel Trailer. I first recommend looking at a ball mount that uses a longer shank, such as the Curt Ball Mount # D-26. This ball mount is 12-5/8 inches long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball hole. You can take a quick measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole on your truck to see if this will provide enough...
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• Recommended Bike Rack And Shank For Clearance on 2014 Honda Odyssey
  
• The Receiver Mount for Advantage SportsRack V-Rack 2 Bike Carrier - 2" Hitches # HE6007 has a measurement of 6-1/4 inches from hitch pin hole to tube end. This will not be long enough to even clear your bumper with some of the hitches available for your 2014 Honda Odyssey as you can see in the attached video. The Curt Clamp-On 3 Bike Rack for 2" Ball Mounts - Towing # C18013 can be used with Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop, Extra Long # D-26 or the MaxxTow Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer...
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• Availability of 12 inch Hitch Extender for 2015 Ram 3500 for Towing 5,200 lb Horse Trailer
  
• Hitch extenders typically cut the capacity of the hitch they are used on in half. However, if you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch installed the part # HR26 would be perfect as it is right at 12 inches. The good news is that with a 2-1/2 inch hitch the extenders only cut the capacity by 25 percent instead. If you have a 2 inch hitch on your truck you instead would want the part # MT70024. Your truck should have a very high capacity hitch installed on it and reducing it by 25 or 50 percent...
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• Using Hitch Extender on 2012 Jeep Wrangler so Cargo Carrier Clears Spare Tire
  
• The particular extender you referenced, part # RM-071 is designed for a rolling load, like flat towing a vehicle behind a motorhome. It is not intended for use with a hitch-mounted accessory like a cargo carrier. An extender like part # MT70024 that offers 12 inches of extension would be a better choice. Using any hitch extender will lower the tongue weight capacity (the maximum amount of weight that can safely be suspended from the hitch) by 50 percent. All of the 2 inch receiver hitches...
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• Is a Hitch Extender Recommended for Bike Carrier to Clear Spare Tire on a Travel Trailer
  
• Using a hitch extender such as # MT70024 will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. It will all add additional stress to the hitch and to where it is mounted on your travel trailer. I do not recommend using an extender. Since you already have a bike rack that is compatible with the travel trailer the best solution would be to stow the spare tire in an alternate location. The benefit is that it won't cost you any money to do so and you will not have to...
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• Recommended 12 Inch Hitch Extender for 2 Inch Bike Rack on Vehicle with a 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch
  
• Great news! I have just the products you are looking for. The Reese # 58102 is a 2-1/2 to 2 inch receiver adapter that will give you a 2 inch receiver. Then for an extension that will give you an overall length of 12 inches, I recommend the MaxxTow # MT70024. It's important to note that when using an extension it will reduce your capacity by 50 percent. I have linked both items to this page for your purchasing convenience.
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