Reese Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 18" Long
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Reese Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 18" Long
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Reese Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Extender
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 18 In Extension
- 4000 lbs
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Trailers
- Reese
Extend your trailer hitch receiver opening so that you can clear your spare tire when using your hitch-mounted bike rack or so that your trailer won't hit a rear-mounted propane tank when you make sharp turns. Powder coated steel resists rust.
Features:
- Hitch extender extends trailer hitch receiver opening from the rear of your vehicle to avoid obstacles
- Get extra clearance for your trailer
- Clear your slide-out camper with an extended overhang
- Mount your bike rack without having to remove your rear-mounted spare tire
- Constructed of durable steel
- Resists corrosion with black powder coat finish
- Requires hitch pin and clip or hitch lock (sold separately)
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 6,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 400 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 650 lbs
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to center of hitch pin hole: 18"
- Limited lifetime warranty
Please note: The limiting factor is the capacity of your hitch. Using this extension will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by 35 percent.
11004 Reese Hitch Extension - 18" Long
Item # RP11004
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Customer Reviews
Reese Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 18" Long - RP11004
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (46 Customer Reviews)
Extend your trailer hitch receiver opening so that you can clear your spare tire when using your hitch-mounted bike rack or so that your trailer won't hit a rear-mounted propane tank when you make sharp turns. Powder coated steel resists rust.by: Thomas12/03/2021
I employed 3 receiver-hitch accessories to enhance my existing cargo platform--an 18" hitch extension, so I could drop truck tailgate, cargo bag, and anti-rattle device. All have worked very well during trips to Arizona, Colorado, etc. I used scrap wood to build a box to support the bag. I'm satisfied with the bag, it's been water- and dust-proof, and the zipper seems to be heavy duty. Anti-rattle device works well. etrailer was very helpful in defining appropriate receiver extension length and weight capacity--critical to safe usage, and very complicated to calculate. The only limitation now is that unlike some high-end bike racks that have a few inches of rise in the platform/rack, the potential for my platform to drag on uneven surfaces (drive ways, 4wd trails, etc.) is a challenge. I perceive the "problem" to be that most accessories that could provide adequate rise in the platform will also reduce weight capacity of platform. Ideas welcome! I'm also using an 8" hitch extension to allow use of tailgate while towing a small camping trailer.
Comments
You cannot use an extension and a riser at the same time, unless they are built together. The closest riser we have to the 18 inch you need is this item # MT70070
MaxxTow Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 12" Long
$46.12 which is 12 inches long but it gives you a 6 inch rise. You can only use the bottom opening for towing your trailer but you can use the top opening for your cargo box. All extensions will cut the weight capacity in half. In this case, the 400 tongue weight would to 200 for the cargo box. I would get a roof rack and put half of my luggage on it just so you do not run into any weight capacity issues.
-- MaxxTow Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 12" Long
$46.12 which is 12 inches long but it gives you a 6 inch rise. You can only use the bottom opening for towing your trailer but you can use the top opening for your cargo box. All extensions will cut the weight capacity in half. In this case, the 400 tongue weight would to 200 for the cargo box. I would get a roof rack and put half of my luggage on it just so you do not run into any weight capacity issues.
Sierra K - 12/06/2021
Helpful Linkby: Excellent 08/14/2019
I like it because it’s exactly the right length for my truck camper. I use it to pull my trailer and 4 wheelers behind my truck camper. I also use it with a rear carrier when I’m not pulling the trailer on a trip.
by: Gary04/30/2022
Product performed perfectly. I’m glad I got the extra length, but because I did, I had to also purchase longer chains- which were not expensive.
by: Dave L.06/20/2017
Excellent product, etrailer was very helpful in finding what I needed. The videos also helped me understand and see exactly what I was ordering. Way more helpful than the store was!
by: Pete F10/19/2021
My hitch just arrived and it appears to be as the item shown.
It looks great and its what I envisioned, well made.
I see this will serve it’s intended purpose as well as all my previous purchases.
I always suggest others to purchase from etrailer.
Thank you.
by: Jeff P.08/08/2017
Must be a manufacturing defect because the pin does not fit through the holes that have been pre-drilled, so the product is worthless. If it was usable however it does appear to be what I was looking for of extending my hitch out away from my vehicle.
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Thanks for the follow up Jeff. I have noted your order and one of our customer service representatives will be contacting you soon.
-- Rachael H - 08/18/2017by: Al08/05/2021
I used it on my hitch for a 2011 Chev 2500 with a truck camper installed. My 20 ft enclosed trailer accepted it well and it did its job for last years hunting season. Solid and it works.
by: Johnbrooks03/07/2019
I pull a trailer behind my pickup with a slide in camper. With the camper in the bed the tailgate is down so the extension allows room for the trailer jack to work and keeps the trailer away from the truck on corners. Great product.
by: jj10/13/2016
Haven't use the product yet--just arrived yesterday, but it appears well built. Had to extent the hitch to clear slide-in camper overhang. Not sure why they put the plastic chrome band around the end . . . . looks good now, but don't know how long that will last. I'll probably just pull it off. Took it to a weld shop to install a plate for chain hooks and a bracket for the electrical connection. I also intend on connecting side chains to eliminate side-to-side stress at the receiver. So, we'll see how it stands up after a couple years of towing. If it stands up like I expect it to, it will get 5 start.
Incidentally, etrailer got it to me quickly and well packaged.
by: Dan T.07/21/2017
Hitch extender was just what I needed. This was used so that I could pull a small camper with my tailgate down . Without the extender my tailgate would come down and hit the top of my trailer wheel crank. Now it clears easily. It's great quality and very heavy. Nothing you will ever break or where out. Excellent product.
by: Fred W.03/22/2017
I'm very happy with this hitch extension and the service provided. I would continue to do business with you all for my product needs. Thank you very much.
Comments
Great
Fred W - 03/22/2018by: Robert03/30/2021
Item arrived damaged. Loosely floating around in the box. Paint is rubbed dull. It will still work but poor shipping packaging.
Comments
Hi Robert, Thanks for your feedback! Our customer service team will be reaching out to you.
-- Tyler M - 04/02/2021by: Kurt G.05/29/2019
I had to round the edges on the male end to fit into ANY 2" receiver.....even another Reese receiver adapter. Other than that, it's just an extension and does what it's supposed to do.
by: IowaKayakGuy08/19/2016
I needed to extend the short tongue on my trailer to allow clearance on tight turns between my spare tire and the two kayaks on the trailer. The product was a simple solution, quite well-made and worked like a charm.
by: ken09/04/2017
Should work ok. Heavy solid male end. Not hollow. Have not had a chance to check camper clearance Yet.
Comments
Has worked well for my application. Pulling 4000LB utility trailer.
ken - 09/04/2018by: Gary D.08/31/2017
Heavy duty, perfect way to extend beyond the Slide in camper. Don't settle for a cheap product.
Comments
Well one problem I have is keeping the nuts tight. Even with a breaker bar and 2 jam nuts they tend to come lose and the hitch extension has some play.
Gary D - 08/31/2018by: Brando04/13/2019
Enables me to have my travel trailer attached and my tailgate down with dirt bikes in it. Super solid.
by: BILL S03/08/2017
Very sturdy product, installed on 2017 John Deere gator 825i. The gator receiver is right at the rear axles. This product allowed me to move point of hookup all the way out to the bumper. Now everything can be hooked up without crawling underneath machine.
by: Doug 10/05/2021
Arrived on time and was exactly what I was looking for.
by: Ken10/15/2018
Been a long time customer and has been very pleased with the quality of your product's and the very friendly and helpful staff. Thanks !
by: Paul05/20/2018
etrailer once again has given me good advice on my needs and delivered an excellent product. I will come again and again to them for all my needs
by: Fred w.07/18/2019
Helps out when you need that extra space to extend out your hitch.
Comments
Great.
Fred C - 07/19/2020by: Andy03/20/2018
Product arrived very quickly . A pleasant surprise that it arrived earlier than expected. Well packaged and arrived safely. Exactly as specified. Fit up well and will be tested this weekend during a boy scout camp out. Will certainly use etrailer again.
by: Alton W01/05/2018
Will work very well to pull my trailers with my Hummer H2,because the spare is in the way. Didn't think it would look this good. Thanks for a great product.
by: AE06/06/2015
The hitch extension is stout. It just took a long time to finally receive my order.
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