Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7-3/4" Extension

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• Distance from Rear Pin Hole to Back of Shank on Hitch Adapter # RM-071-1075
  The distance from the center of the rear pin hole to the back of the shank of the part # RM-071-1075 is 1.8 inches.
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• Can Roadmaster Hitch Extender be Used for Towing a Trailer or Bike Racks
  You can use hitch extender # RM-071-1075 for things other than flat towing a vehicle. It will fit any 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. However, the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch will be reduced by 50 percent when using an extender. Provided the weight of the items used in the extender are under the reduced tongue weight capacity of the hitch you will be good to go.
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• How Much Weight will the Hitch Extender # RM-071-1075 Support?
  The Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7-3/4" # RM-071-1075 has a maximum tongue weight of 400 pounds. The tongue weight is the downward force that the trailer exerts on the hitch. If you are looking for the gross trailer tow weight of the extender, that is 10,000 pounds. The gross towing weight is the amount of weight that pulls horizontally on the extender. This extender is your best choice because any extender we carry that is longer than 7-3/4 inches greatly...
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• 12 inch Hitch Extender for 2015 Ford F-150 Towing Trailer with 320 lb Tongue Weight
  The Roadmaster Hitch Extender # RM-071-1075 is 12 inches long and has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity and would work well for you. It covers the length and capacity needs and also fits the 2 inch hitch size of your 2015 Ford F-150.
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• Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender Recommendation for Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier
  Since Roadmaster recommend you use the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender # RM-071-1075 with the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195225 this would be a great option to extend it out that we know the manufacturers has determined is effective and safe. Since the carrier and the extender both come with anti-rattle/movement devices you wouldn't have to worry about sway like you mentioned either.
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• Best Cargo Carrier for Overlanding with 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL
  The 20x48 etrailer Off Road Cargo Carrier # e98875 is an excellent choice for off-road and overlanding applications because it lifts your gear 11 inches from the ground, so you can feel confident going over steep and uneven terrain. If your stock spare tire sticks out less than 9 inches away from the center of the hitch pin hole, the shank on this cargo carrier will be long enough to clear it. Otherwise, you can pair it up with a hitch extender, like # RM-071-1075, which provides an extra...
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• Longer Adjustable Ball Mount Recommendation for Better Jack/Tailgate Clearance
  The issue with hitch extenders is that they end up cutting the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent due to the extra length and movement in the hitch. So with that in mind there isn't a hitch extender we can offer that will give you the length you need and not cause issues with weight capacity. Plus none of them have the weight capacity you need either. Best option is a longer adjustable ball mount to get you the length you need like with the Curt Multi Ball Mount...
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• Hitch Extender to Keep my RV from Hitting My Trailer
  What a cool set up! Bad news on the extender front none of my extenders are rated for anything close to that. I totally get the reasoning and would also want to keep them separated. As another option you can use the Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" Trailer Hitches part # D900. It measures 15 3/4" from the pin hole to the center of the ball. This will be longer than your Weigh Safe but you'll have to measure yours to see how much. Usually though they are 9 3/4" at max so you...
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• Is There a Way to Increase Distance Between Hitch and Trailer for Tailgate Clearance
  Since hitch extenders cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent a better solution would be a longer ball mount like the # EA40 which is 14-5/8 inches from pin hole to ball hole and would most likely give you the extra clearance you'd need to be able to lower your tailgate when towing and not hit the trailer jack.
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• Recommendation to Gain Clearance for Tailgate with Weight Distribution System Installed
  Using a hitch extender like you mentioned will give you the needed clearance but it will also reduce the weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent. This is because of the extra play/movement and instability that adding another component causes. This along with their lower base ratings to begin with (as you mentioned) means that your best option is to just use a longer adjustable shank for your weight distribution system. The longest adjustable shank we have available is the Curt...
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• Can Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender be Used for Towing Travel Trailer
  If you are needing to extend the gap between your tow vehicle and trailer, the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle hitch Extender # RM-071-1075 referenced in your question will provide a great solution. This is compatible with any 2 inch hitch receiver and will move the receiver opening 7-3/4 inches out from your trailer hitch. Please note that the use of this or any similar hitch adapter is going to reduce the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50%. For example, if the trailer hitch on...
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• How to Prevent Trailer Coupler from Hitting Spare Tire on a 1999 Jeep Wrangler
  If by trailer lock you are referring to the trailer coupler then I do have an option for you that will not require a lift kit or for you to remove the spare tire on your Jeep. For this, you are going to want to use a ball mount with an extended shank. We have a few options for this but will be dependent on the amount of rise/drop you need to keep the trailer level. I have attached a help article that will explain this. If it turns out that you need either a 3/4" rise or 2" drop then I recommend...
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• Can I Lower The Tailgate Of My 2000 Toyota Tacoma When I Carry Bikes On My Swagman Chinook
  Adding a hitch extender will allow you to lower your tailgate while your Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # S64683, while it is installed on your 2000 Toyota Tacoma. With this addition, you will reduce the maximum tongue weight of your hitch receiver by 50%. I recommend the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7-3/4" Extension, part # RM-071-1075, adds 7-3/4" to your hitch receiver. This will be enough distance...
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• Will the Yakima RidegBack Bike Rack Clear The Spare Tire on My 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
  The Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # Y02457 does not have any horizontal adjustment, however this bike rack does have a tilting feature when the bikes are unloaded which can allow for full rear-cargo access. Since you have a spare tire on the rear of your vehicle, I recommend using a hitch extender Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars # RM-071-1075. This will push the receiver of your hitch on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler 7-3/4" to allow for more room for your spare tire.
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• Recommendation for Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device for Roadmaster Hitch Extender
  The Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender # RM-071-1075 comes with the threaded bolt and pin. This threaded hitch bolt does indeed reduce noise and movement inside the hitch receiver, providing a more secure and quiet connection. However, there is not a locking hitch pin available that is compatible with the threaded hitch pin hole on this extender. A thief would need to have the correct wrench to remove it. If you are looking to lock the extender to your hitch receiver, I instead recommend...
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• Lock Recommendation for Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender RM-071-1075
  You could use the Masterlock Padlock set part # ML4683Q to lock the threaded hitch pin of the Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender part # RM-071-1075 that you are interested in. You'd just need to use the lock in place of the cotter pin. The diameter of the shackle of this is 3/32 inch which would fit easily in the hole on the bolt.
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• Solution To Transport One Bike On A 2021 Keystone Montana 5th Wheel That Sits Too Close
  When loading your bike onto your Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY64FR, you are going to want to load your bike closest to the rear of the rack closest to the trailer to prevent additional stress on the rack. Since clearance seems to be a and you're only transporting one bike, I recommend adding a hitch extender like the: -Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars # RM-071-1075. This is going to push your receiver opening for your bike rack out from...
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• Availability of Extra-Long 2-Inch Ball Mount
  The Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars # RM-071-1075 provides 7-3/4-inches of length extension measured between the hitch pin holes. It is intended for use with tow bars like their Falcon All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522. It sounds like you might need an extra-long 2-inch ball mount. We do offer these and they are shown on the linked page. An example is the 13-1/4 inch long Brophy Ball Mount # BM20.
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• Recommended Pintle Hook Hitch Ball Combo And Adjustable Height Mounting Plate For 2006 Jeep Liberty
  For your 2006 Jeep Liberty Renegade, I recommend using the Convert-A-Ball Pintle Hook Combo with 3 Stainless Steel Balls - Bolt On - 25,000 lbs # PH1. This will give you all 3 of the hitch ball sizes and also give you the pintle hook option. For the mounting plate and shank to have the clearance for the spare tire and the rise you need, I recommend the B&W Pintle Hook Mounting Plate for 2" Hitches - 15" Shank - 14 Hole - 16,000 lbs # BWPMHD14005. These rated capacities are far greater...
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• Recommendation for 4 inch Hitch Extender to Pull 8,000 Pound Trailer
  We do have a large selection of hitch extenders that will allow for the needed clearance between your tailgate and jack. The shortest extender we have available for 2 inch receivers that has the required capacity for your 8,000 pound trailer is the Roadmaster # RM-071-1075. This extender measures 7-3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole on truck's hitch to the center of the hitch pin hole on the adapter. It has a 10,000 pound towing weight capacity. As you mentioned, using an...
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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 the...
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• Replacement Bolt for Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender 071-1075
  The Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars # RM-071-1075 does come with an anti-rattle bolt, so if that's the extender you have, it should have come with the bolt, and the correct replacement is the one you mentioned, the Replacement Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Bolt and Clip for Roadmaster Hitch Extender # RM45FR. It is approximately 2-5/8 inches, and is threaded, meaning it is specifically for Extender # RM-071-1075. Since you mentioned your Roadmaster extender did not come...
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• Hitch Extender for a Jeep Wrangler and Cargo Carrier to Clear Spare Tire
  We have a lot of hitch extenders, see link, but keep in mind that when you use a hitch extender it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. So for example if the tongue weight capacity of your hitch is 350 pounds and you use an extender that capacity drops to 175 pounds. That means the combined weight of the cargo carrier and cargo cannot exceed 175 pounds in this scenario. Another option is to multipurpose ball mount # D210. Since this is a ball mount...
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• Solution for Hitch Extender for Towing 2020 Jayco Jay Feather 24RL
  The Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7-3/4" Extension # RM-071-1075 is designed for flat towing which is why it has a lower tongue weight capacity. The tongue weight capacity does not have a safety buffer and should not be exceeded. The other thing you have to consider is the fact that an extender like this reduces the capacity of your hitch by 50%. I'm not sure what you're towing with but that can present its own problems. Looking at the 2020 Jayco Jay...
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